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The fixture for this year's U18 Championships has been released:
(http://www.afl.com.au/staticfile/AFL%20Tenant/AFL/Files/Images/U18s-fixture2013x.jpg)
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-05-07/under-18-champs-fixture
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U18s: Cavarra runs riot for under-strength Metro
By Ben Collins
afl.com.au
Sunday, May 26, 2013
QUEENSLAND 1.3 4.6 6.6 9.6 (60)
VIC METRO 3.6 5.12 7.21 12.28 (100)
GOALS
Queensland: Freeman 3, Hammelmann 2, Tickner 2, Ives, Trask.
Vic Metro: Cavarra 2, Cook 2, Kennedy-Harris, Miller, Honeychurch, Tardio, Greiser, Petracca, Sicily, Apeness
BEST
Queensland: Rogerson, Freeman, Rutledge, Cameron-Reeves, Weller, Dawson
Vic Metro: Cavarra, Honeychurch, Sicily, Miller, Petracca, Milham, Spencer
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EASTERN Ranges midfielder Ben Cavarra filled the void for an under-strength Vic Metro side in a comfortable win against Queensland in Sunday's NAB AFL Under-18 Championships clash.
Metro entered the game minus guns Tom Boyd, Marcus Bontempelli, Ben Lennon, Christian Salem and Josh Kelly, but left-footer Cavarra stepped up with a best-afield performance that featured a game-high 35 disposals, seven inside 50s and 2.2.
Metro fired 25 more scoring shots but won by just 40 points – 12.28 (100) to 9.6 (60).
Metro's horrendous inaccuracy, In perfect conditions at Yeronga in Brisbane, was attributed as much to Queensland's pressure as it was to their own wastefulness.
Another Eastern Ranges on-baller/forward to thrive for Vic Metro was Mitchell Honeychurch, who had 23 touches and kicked 1.2.
James Sicily from the Western Jets dominated a wing with 20 disposals, nine marks and a goal, while Calder Cannon runner Touk Miller had 26 touches and game-high tallies of seven clearances and nine tackles.
Metro also won a key contest with Western Jet midfielder Jake Greiser (19 possessions) blanketing Aspley playmaker Isaac Conway (14 and seven tackles).
Queensland defender Luke Rogerson, from Redland, amassed 30 possessions, being one of only two players from the home side to have at least 20 touches. The designated kicker also had eight rebounds.
Queensland's three tall forwards Jonothan Freeman (three goals), Matthew Hammelmann (two) and Cain Tickner (two) performed especially well given limited opportunities. (Their team lost the inside 50 count 67-39.)
Speedy midfielder Lachlan Weller, the younger brother of Gold Coast player Maverick Weller, was among his state's best with 16 quality disposals.
Defender Aden Rutledge was one of the reasons Queensland remained in the game until the final change, while midfielder Darcy Cameron-Reeves had 19 disposals and five clearances.
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-05-26/u18s-cavarra-runs-riot-for-understrength-metro
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U18s: Cavarra runs riot for under-strength Metro
By Ben Collins
afl.com.au
Sunday, May 26, 2013
QUEENSLAND 1.3 4.6 6.6 9.6 (60)
VIC METRO 3.6 5.12 7.21 12.28 (100)
GOALS
Queensland: Freeman 3, Hammelmann 2, Tickner 2, Ives, Trask.
Vic Metro: Cavarra 2, Cook 2, Kennedy-Harris, Miller, Honeychurch, Tardio, Greiser, Petracca, Sicily, Apeness
BEST
Queensland: Rogerson, Freeman, Rutledge, Cameron-Reeves, Weller, Dawson
Vic Metro: Cavarra, Honeychurch, Sicily, Miller, Petracca, Milham, Spencer
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My cousin's young bloke. Made the AIS Level 1 squad this year and has just turned 17 so is still eligible for next year's Under 18 championships. Was told this week that he will most likely be playing the full season with the Lion's reserves side in the NEAFL next year after playing the last few games with them recently. Played full back today but has been spending most of this season on the wing in rep football or key forward at club level. He's a good kid so hope he can keep improving and make next year's draft.
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Vic Country forward Clayton McCartney boots six as U18 carnival fires up
By Callum Twomey
afl.com.au
Sunday, May 26, 2013
NORTHERN TERRITORY 2.2 2.3 5.3 5.4 (34)
VIC COUNTRY 5.1 11.7 17.7 22.13 (145)
GOALS
Northern Territory: Fuller 2, Renehan, Scanlon, Vea Vea
Vic Country: McCartney 6, Impey 3, Merrett 3, Leslie 2, Saunders 2, Herbert, Harmes, Holman, Lang, Maher, Webb
BEST
Northern Territory: Long, Cox, Renehan, Wasley-Black, McAuliffe, Pilbrow
Vic Country: Holman, McCartney, Nelson, Cunico, Pickless, Lang
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SKILLFUL Vic Country forward Clayton McCartney has starred in the opening game of the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships, booting six goals in his side's 111-point win over Northern Territory.
In the same fixture last year Northern Territory stunned division-one side Vic Metro to record a shock victory but there were no surprises on Saturday night at TIO Stadium, with Vic Country winning 22.13 (145) to 5.4 (34).
McCartney was integral to that, with the Dandenong Stingrays forward putting in a strong performance around goal. It wasn't a solo effort, however, with the 17-year-old one of five multiple goalkickers for Country.
Jarman Impey and Zac Merrett each kicked three goals, while Alex Saunders and Jack Leslie kicked two.
Merrett is the younger brother of Essendon's Jackson, and carries a couple of the same tendencies as the exciting Bombers half-forward, with his pace and touch of class adding a layer of finesse to Country's hard work in the midfield.
Murray Bushrangers' Nick Holman was Vic Country's standout midfielder in the game, while North Ballarat Rebels' utility Louis Herbert also played well in a number of roles.
Having missed out on being drafted last year, Herbert was one of two 19-year-olds eligible to represent Vic Country and looks set for more exposure through the national championships after improving his game.
Northern Territory was well served by St Marys star Jack Long, while midfielders Daniel Cox and Kevin Renehan also contributed for the home side.
Captain Errin Wasley-Black was named among the NT's best players.
A number of the more highly ranked draft hopefuls usually sit out the first round of the championships, where division one sides crossover to face division two sides.
Vic Country took this approach, with the likes of AIS-AFL Academy players Lewis Taylor, Billy Hartung, Darcy Gardinery, Nick Bourke and James Tsitas all not playing. Matt Crouch also missed with a broken finger.
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-05-26/sixshooter-vic-forward-kicks-off-u18-champs
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VIDEO: Full match vision of NT vs Vic Country
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Gmi7jR4jjE0
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U18s: Scharenberg stars for SA
By Jennifer Phelan
afl.com.au
3:45pm AEST Saturday, June 1, 2013
NSW/ACT 3.1 5.2 7.4 10.7 (67)
South Australia 3.3 9.6 14.9 17.13 (115)
GOALS
NSW/ACT: Neagle 3, Edwards 2, King 2, Gibbons, Eastman, Austin
South Australia: Harvey 4, Hourigan 4, Karpany 3, Scharenberg, Spina, Dunstan, Johansen, Wilson, Reynolds
BEST
NSW/ACT: Neagle, Gibbons, Perris, Green, Barrett, Watson
South Australia: Scharenberg, Reynolds, Coombe, Johansen, Aish
HIGHLY touted South Australian youngster Matt Scharenberg has been the standout player in his team's 48-point win over NSW/ACT in the opening round of the NAB AFL Under 18 Championships.
South Australia, courtesy of five unanswered goals in seven minutes in the third quarter, cruised to victory in the clash played in fine conditions at Blacktown International Sportspark on Saturday.
Scharenberg, who recently visited Europe as part of the AIS-AFL Academy's tour, took 10 marks and had 26 disposals, including seven inside 50s and seven rebounds.
The 2012 All-Australian and former baseball player stood out with his game across half back after being played up forward in practice matches.
Also among the best for South Australia was Norwood teenager James Aish, who had 13 disposals and three clearances.
Aish played 50 per cent of the game in what was his first hit-out for the year after shoulder surgery.
Darcy Hourigan booted four goals – three of which came in the seven-minute burst in the third term that broke the game open – while his fellow forward Mitch Harvey also contributed four.
Indigenous pair Malcolm Karpany and Dwayne Wilson were also prolific with their clean handling and ability to set up opportunities for their team.
For NSW/ACT, Jydon Neagle – the son of late Essendon premiership player Merv and brother of former Bomber Jay – led his side with three goals and six inside 50s.
The Murray Bushranger was lively in the forward line and ended as his team's best player, along with Michael Gibbons.
Gibbons had a game-high 29 disposals and 12 tackles, and showed great intensity around the ball to accumulate nine clearances.
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-06-01/scharenberg-stars-for-sa
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Sheed boosts standing in big WA win
By Ben Guthrie
afl.com.au
3:21pm AEST Sunday, June 2, 2013
WESTERN AUSTRALIA 4.10 8.12 11.14 14.17 (101)
TASMANIA 0.3 2.3 4.6 5.9 (39)
GOALS
WA: Bevan 3, Johnson 2, McCarthy 2, Abbott, Edwards, Waterman, Marsh, Sokol, Jansen, Cameron
Tasmania: Boscott, Smith, Lee, Bones, Fox
BEST
WA: Sheed, Johnson, Cripps, Hodgson, Bevan, Jansen
Tasmania: J Kolodjashnij, Lockhart, Nankervis, K Kolodjashnij, Boscott, Hanson
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WEST Australian captain Dominic Sheed has played a starring role through the midfield in his state's 62-point demolition of Tasmania in their round one clash of the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships at Aurora Stadium on Sunday.
Sheed, who has been compared with Brisbane Lions champion Simon Black, collected 32 disposals and a game-high eight clearances.
Originally from Kalgoorlie, the 18-year-old has been plying his trade at WAFL club Subiaco and it was his ability to win the ball in tight and then spread in to open space which would have impressed recruiters on Sunday.
With likely high draft pick Blake Acres sidelined by a shoulder injury, Sheed set the tone for his teammates.
The collective spread of the West Australian team was a clear feature, as they worked their Tasmanian opponents over with some strong link up run.
Sheed was central to this style of play, but he was also supported by East Fremantle's Jarrad Jansen (28 disposals) and Patrick Cripps (26) – the third cousin of West Coast Eagles recruit Jamie.
As such, the Sandgropers managed to split Tasmania open on a number of occasions on the fat side of the ground with their ball use a genuine highlight.
Western Australia clocked up 61 inside 50s to Tasmania's 30, allowing promising forward Cameron McCarthy (two goals) to feature among the goalkickers.
McCarthy, a 195cm forward, is capable above his head and has shown excellent mobility for a big man. Sam Bevan also finished with three goals for WA.
Despite the discrepancy in inside 50 entries, Tasmania held up quite well under the circumstances.
Jake Kolodjashnij played a pivotal role on WA dangerman Jonathon Marsh, while twin brother Kade racked up 37 possessions and 20 handball receives through the midfield.
Toby Nankervis, standing at 199cm and 100kg, had 23 touches and 10 marks – continuing to show improvement and maturity after testing well at the Draft Combine last season.
Eventually though, Western Australia's firepower proved to be too difficult to handle, as they shared the football and ran Tasmania ragged in the second half.
WA defeated 14.17 (101) to Tasmania's 5.9 (39) in perfect conditions in Launceston.
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-06-02/sheeds-prospects-boosted-in-big-wa-win
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VIDEO: Kevin Sheehan and the boys wrap up round 1 of the 2013 under 18 championships:
http://www.afl.com.au/video/2013-06-06/eyecatchers-u18-champs-round-one-wrap.workstation
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Elite young Victorian talent takes to the field
By Callum Twomey
afl.com.au
Friday, June 7, 2013
A NUMBER of Victoria's top draft hopefuls will play their first game of the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships on Sunday as the national carnival starts to take shape.
Vic Metro and Vic Country left their level two AIS-AFL Academy members out of their round-one games, but have recalled most of the players for this weekend's matches.
Click here for full NAB AFL Under-18 Championships coverage
Tom Boyd, Jack Billings, Josh Kelly and Ben Lennon, all projected as early picks at November's NAB AFL Draft, will line-up for Metro against NSW/ACT at Visy Park.
Captain Luke McDonald, who has already committed to joining North Melbourne under the father-son rule, will lead the side, while Sandringham Dragons midfielders Nathan Freeman and Christian Salem have also been picked.
Country has also strengthened its squad after its comfortable win over the Northern Territory in round one, with midfielders Lewis Taylor, James Tsitas and Billy Hartung picked to play Tasmania.
Key defender Darcy Gardiner and forward Dallas Willsmore have also returned to the Vic Country side. Midfielder Matt Crouch is still missing as he recovers from a broken hand suffered before the start of the championships.
South Australia took a near full-strength side into its win over Tasmania last week and will again against Queensland on Saturday.
Impressive midfielder Trent Dumont, however, will miss the game with an ankle injury.
Exciting youngster Jarrod Pickett is one of a number of inclusions for Western Australia in its clash with the Northern Territory.
Pickett starred on the level one AIS-AFL Academy trip to New Zealand in January, and although he is not eligible to be drafted until next year, his pace and skill has already caught the eye of recruiters.
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-06-07/draft-guns-set-to-fire
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Aish, Hourigan star for SA
By Callum Twomey
afl.com.au
4:04pm AEST Saturday, June 8, 2013
QUEENSLAND 2.0 5.2 5.3 6.6 (42)
SOUTH AUSTRALIA 7.3 11.6 15.8 22.10 (142)
GOALS
Queensland: Tickner 2, Conway, Freeman, Hammelmann, Trask
South Australia: Hourigan 5, Fantasia 4, Spina 2, Hewett 2, Reynolds 2, Aish, Bates, Coombe, Dunstan, Giles, Pitt, Wilson
BEST
Queensland: Freeman, Dawson, Hay, Weller, Brennan
South Australia: Aish, Dunstan, Hourigan, Wilson, Battersby, Knight
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JAMES Aish's build-up to an impressive NAB AFL Under-18 Championships has been carefully mapped out and meticulously planned. It also seems to have been perfectly measured.
Aish returned from shoulder surgery last week in South Australia's opening game of the championships and showed good signs, but had a bigger say in proceedings on Saturday, during his state's 100-point win over Queensland at Southport.
South Australia had control over Queensland throughout its 22.10 (142) to 6.6 (42) win, and Aish was instrumental.
The wingman ran the lines, carried the ball and used it well, and finished with 23 disposals – the most of any South Australian. The 17-year-old also sent the ball inside-50 four times in a polished display before moving into the division one games next week.
South Australia did most of their damage in the first quarter, opening up a 33-point lead by the first change.
Queensland was competitive through the second quarter but was again blown away in the last term, when South Australia booted seven goals to one.
Darcy Hourigan continued his strong form, with the South Australian forward kicking five goals after kicking four last week. The 190cm forward, from South Adelaide, possesses a straight kick and works hard leading up and back at the ball.
James Battersby started in defence but moved into the midfield and finished with 21 disposals, while midfielder Dwayne Wilson (19 disposals) and smart small forward Orazio Fantasia (four goals) were other strong contributors.
Jonothan Freeman was Queensland's best, putting in another strong showing against a division one side.
In round one, the 198cm and 95kg forward kicked three goals against Vic Metro, and he again had a presence against South Australia with 17 disposals, eight marks and a goal.
Each state is allowed a certain number of 19-year-olds in their team and Freeman is one of Queensland's, but has developed this season in a draft that does not possess many top-end tall players.
Lachie Weller, the younger brother of Gold Coast's Maverick, is not eligible for the draft until next year but impressed with 26 touches for Queensland.
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-06-08/aish-hourigan-star-for-sa-
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Smith sets gold standard for WA
By Callum Twomey
afl.com.au
6:32pm AEST Saturday, June 8, 2013
WESTERN AUSTRALIA 3.1 7.7 9.10 18.13 (121)
NORTHERN TERRITORY 1.4 1.8 4.9 5.9 (39)
GOALS
Western Australia: Marsh 4, Johnson 3, McCarthy 2, Sokol 2, Anderson, Bourne, Cameron, Edwards, Lim, Pickett, Sheed
Northern Territory: Ankers, Cox, Musgrove, W.Rioli, Roberts
BEST
Western Australia: Smith, Chatley, Walsh, Sheed, Main
Northern Territory: Chisholm-Espie, Gordon, Ankers, Farrell, Long, Roberts
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CLEM Smith is too young to be drafted this year but that hasn't stopped the 17-year-old Perth prospect from producing a classy showing in Western Australia's big win over the Northern Territory on Saturday.
On his home turf at Perth's ground, Smith starred in Western Australia's 18.13 (121) to 5.9 (39) win, collecting 25 touches as one of the most influential players.
The 177cm Smith – identified as a talent to watch for next year's NAB AFL Draft – patrolled the backline but didn't stop there and often ran the ball out of defence to set up teammates with composed disposal.
After a competitive first term, Western Australia was able to break away by half-time and booted 11 goals to four after the main break.
AIS-AFL Academy member Dom Sheed followed his best-on-ground effort in round one with another irrepressible performance.
Sheed is strong, hunts the ball, doesn't fumble and has a booming left-foot kick, all ingredients of a top-end draft pick come November.
He picked up a game-high 34 disposals and dominated the stoppages, the WA captain continuing his strong lead-in to next week's division one meeting with the highly-fancied Vic Metro side.
Jonathon Marsh was another highlight for the winners. The 190cm dangerous forward kicked four goals from 22 disposals, and proved he has some exciting traits.
Northern Territory had few winners, forcing coach Brenton Toy to try some players in different roles throughout the second half,
Midfielder Brayden McLean tried hard with 17 disposals – equal with teammate Jake Ferrell as the highest possession-winner for the Territorians.
Peter Chisolm-Espie, of Southern Districts, had 15 disposals and seven marks.
Vic Metro will play Western Australia at Patersons Stadium on Saturday to start the third round of the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships, while Northern Territory will head to Blacktown International Sports Park to take on NSW/ACT.
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-06-08/smith-sets-gold-standard-for-wa
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Falcons star as Vic Country downs Tasmania
By Callum Twomey
afl.com.au
4:28pm AEST Sunday, June 9, 2013
VIC COUNTRY 5.1 7.9 10.10 15.15 (105)
TASMANIA 1.1 4.1 6.2 7.2 (44)
GOALKICKERS
Vic Country: McCartney 3, Willsmore 3, McCartin 2, Saunders 2, Drummond, Heppell, Lang, Merrett, Tsitas
Tasmania: Dickenson 2, Joseph, Fox, Nankervis, Pearce, Willis
BEST
Vic Country: Taylor, Holman, Tsitas, Willsmore, Jones, Leslie
Tasmania: Templeton, Grey, Jones, K.Kolodjashnij, Nankervis, McGuiness
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GEELONG Falcons pair James Tsitas and Lewis Taylor have steered Vic Country to a 61-point win over Tasmania on Sunday.
The midfielders were central to Country's 15.15 (105) to 7.2 (44) win, dominating at the stoppages, creating play and proving too much to handle for the Tasmanians.
Tsitas had 32 disposals and laid 12 tackles, while Taylor had 27 touches with six clearances. Both influenced the game in different ways: Tsitas set it up with clean hands and short kicks, while Taylor's pace and zig-zagging run cut through Tasmania.
Zak Jones, the younger brother of Melbourne midfielder Nathan, impressed for Vic Country. Jones mopped up across half-back and was hard to beat in the air, too.
He finished with 21 disposals, which included five rebound-50s, each with a good level of composure.
Nick Bourke has had an interrupted season since injuring his shoulder in March but, like his AIS-AFL Academy teammates Tsitas and Taylor, Bourke had too much poise for Tasmania.
The left-footer had 21 touches, and weighted many of his passes perfectly through the midfield and while transitioning play from half-back to the wing.
Forwards Dallas Willsmore and Clay McCartney each benefited, both booting three goals. Willsmore led at his marks strongly and could have had more goals if not for inaccuracy.
Tasmania avoided a large defeat by having an extra player in defence for the majority of the game, but was well outplayed.
Midfielder Eli Templeton had 30 disposals, and Kade Kolodjadhnij continued his strong form with 24 touches.
Toby Nankervis was again a standout as a versatile ruckman, gathering 18 disposals from nine marks.
More importantly, Nankervis again showed he had a strong presence against a division one side, marking well around the ground. In a NAB AFL Draft which does not possess many key prospects at the top end, Nankervis has done a good job of catching recruiters' eyes in the first two rounds of the championships.
Tasmania will have a better chance of securing its first win of the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships in two weeks when it hosts Queensland at Hobart, while Vic Country will be aiming to remain unbeaten when it faces South Australia next Sunday at Adelaide.
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-06-09/falcons-star-as-vic-country-downs-tasmania
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Draft expectations rise as Tom Boyd kicks six
By Callum Twomey
afl.com.au
6:04pm AEST Sunday, June 9, 2013
VIC METRO 5.3 8.7 14.8 20.12 (132)
NSW/ACT 2.1 5.2 6.6 9.8 (62)
GOALKICKERS
Vic Metro: Boyd 6, Amon 3, Salem 3, Apeness, Billings, Cutler, Franetic, Hayes, Lennon, Maginness, Ritchie
NSW/ACT: Barrett 3, Clothier, Edwards, Hiscox, King, Neagle, Perris
BEST
Vic Metro: Apeness, Boyd, Hayes, Salem, Kelly, Freeman
NSW/ACT: Barrett, Perris, Gibbons, Janson, Clothier, Green
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POTENTIAL number one draft pick Tom Boyd further enhanced his credentials with a six-goal haul for Vic Metro on Sunday.
Metro was too good for NSW/ACT Rams at Visy Park in the second round of the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships, winning 20.12 (132) to 9.8 (62) and Boyd was important in setting up the victory.
The strong-marking forward booted his six goals in the first three quarters before sitting out the final term ahead of Metro's vital game against Western Australia next Saturday in Perth.
At 199cm and 102kg Boyd is the best available key forward of this year's NAB AFL Draft and underlined his talent by playing imposing football against NSW/ACT. The 17-year-old ran hard and marked cleanly above his head and in packs, and fought for the ball at ground level.
The Eastern Ranges big man might even have been pushing double figures if not for a couple of wayward shots at goal.
Click here to read full coverage of the NAB AFL Under 18 Championships
It wasn't a lone-hand effort, though. Josh Kelly showed his poise through the midfield for Vic Metro with 26 disposals, while Luke McDonald gathered 24 in a solid outing.
Vic Metros' fleet of midfielders were well served by ruckman Michael Apeness, who had 15 disposals and 33 hit-outs.
Christian Salem finished with 21 disposals and three goals, and midfielder Nathan Freeman showed a burst of speed to go with his smarts around the contest. Another Sandringham Dragon, Karl Amon, was active closer to goal, kicking three majors and looking dangerous throughout the contest.
Talented forward Jack Billings hurt his knee in the first quarter and sat out the remainder of the game for Vic Metro, having started it in sharp touch.
Vic Metro won every quarter but NSW/ACT were not blown away as may have threatened to be the case early on, mainly due to the fine work of midfielders Michael Gibbons, Lloyd Perris and Jake Barrett.
Gibbons had 29 disposals and five tackles, while Perris (26 disposals and a goal) and Barrett (22 disposals, three goals) contributed nearly half of their side's goal power.
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-06-09/boyd-delivers-for-vic-metro
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Pics from today's U18s games:
Vic Metro vs NSW/ACT (http://www.aflphotos.com.au/galleries/results/?q=collection:2013%20NAB%20AFL%20U18%20Championship%20-%20Vic%20Metro%20v%20NSW%20ACT&image_id=290414)
Vic Country vs Tasmania (http://www.aflphotos.com.au/galleries/results/?q=collection:2013%20NAB%20AFL%20U18%20Championship%20-%20Vic%20Country%20v%20Tasmania&image_id=290381)
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Top draft prospect Boyd injured in Vic Metro win
By Callum Twomey
afl.com.au
Saturday, June 15, 2013
WESTERN AUSTRALIA 1.2 3.6 8.7 12.9 (81)
VIC METRO 6.2 8.6 12.9 15.10 (100)
GOALKICKERS
Western Australia: Johnson 4, Marsh 3, McCarthy 3, Barrass, Cameron
Vic Metro: Lennon 4, Boyd 3, Honeychurch 2, Maginness 2, Apeness, Curnow, Kennedy-Harris, Salem
BEST
Western Australia: Smith, C.Cameron, D.Cameron, Waterman, Johnson, Marsh
Vic Metro: Honeychurch, McDonald, Kelly, Cavarra, McStay, Lennon, Apeness
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TOM BOYD injured his ankle but it wasn't enough to stop Vic Metro from claiming a hard-fought 19-point win over Western Australia on Saturday.
Boyd was in ominous touch for Metro, booting three goals in the first 10 minutes of the game before marking another inside-50 entry midway through the opening term.
But this time instead of lining up for his fourth goal, Boyd landed awkwardly on his left ankle and was helped from the ground.
The key forward, projected to be this year's No.1 draft pick, didn't return to the field and will have scans on his ankle this week after ending the game on crutches with his leg in a moonboot.
Early diagnosis suggested it is unlikely Boyd will play in Metro's final two division one games against South Australia and Vic Country.
"He was pretty good in that first quarter," said Vic Metro coach Martin Allison.
"The ball was coming in really quick, he was getting perfect supply from the midfielders and he was finishing the work off.
"He's got to have scans and we'll know [more then]."
Metro overcame the loss of its main target to record the 15.10 (100) to 12.9 (81) win in the first clash of the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships between division one sides.
After breaking to a 30-point lead at the first change, which Metro held onto by half-time, Western Australia came back in the second half and even closed to within six points in the final term.
But Metro had too many contributors. Ben Lennon kicked four goals and added some class close to goal, while small forward/midfielder Mitch Honeychurch put in a best-on-ground showing.
Injury issues with his wrists restricted Honeychurch's influence early in the season but he was prolific against WA, gathering 33 disposals, (17 contested), seven clearances and two goals.
"I was rapt for him, I thought he was fantastic," Allison said.
"He's had a really interrupted summer and pre-season but players like Mitch really impressed today."
Josh Kelly had 29 disposals and chased hard through the middle, while Ben Cavarra (26 disposals) and Luke McDonald (25) played disciplined games.
Forwards Jonathon Marsh and Cameron McCarthy impressed most for Western Australia.
Marsh is tall and strong but has some extreme speed, which saw him turn a Metro opponent inside out in the last term to boot one of his three goals. Another was a booming 55-metre set shot.
McCarthy had only 10 disposals but had a presence with clean hands and three goals, while Blaine Johnson kicked four goals.
Alec Waterman, son of former West Coast Eagle Chris, had 23 disposals and five tackles.
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-06-15/top-prospect-boyd-injured
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Dunstan, Scharenberg dominant in SA's win over Vic Country
By Callum Twomey
afl.com.au
4:26pm AEST Sunday, June 16, 2013
SOUTH AUSTRALIA 4.3 6.8 9.10 11.13 (79)
VIC COUNTRY 1.1 3.4 6.4 6.9 (45)
GOALS
South Australia: Harvey 4, Fantasia 2, Dumont, Hourigan, Knight, Reynolds, Spina
Vic Country: McCartney 2, Willsmore 2, Saunders, McCartin
BEST
South Australia: Dunstan, Scharenberg, Knight, Pitt, Coombe, Battersby, Durdin, Spina
Vic Country: Hartung, Fort, Gardiner, Holman, Jones, Herbert
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SOUTH Australian pair Luke Dunstan and Matthew Scharenberg were the standouts in their side's 34-point win over Vic Country on Sunday.
In the division one clash at City Mazda Stadium in Adelaide, South Australia proved too strong for an injury-hit Vic Country line-up, winning 11.13 (79) to 6.9 (45).
Dunstan and Scharenberg were central to SA's dominance; the former dominating through the midfield while the latter cleaned up in defence and launched several attacks.
Dunstan finished with 30 disposals, seven tackles and five clearances, while Scharenberg enhanced his standing as a likely top-five NAB AFL Draft selection with 27 disposals and plenty of composure in the back half.
South Australia was also well served by midfielder Trent Dumont, who had strength and poise around the stoppages, and James Battersby, a smart rebounding defender who made good things happen.
Mitchell Harvey kicked four goals, and Orazio Fantasia booted two in a handy performance, which included some exciting moments.
Vic Country tried hard but were ultimately undermanned, missing the run and class of suspended midfielder Lewis Taylor.
After limiting the influence of South Australia's James Aish in the first half, Dandenong Stingrays midfielder Billy Hartung had some dynamic bursts in the second half using his speed and skill.
Nick Holman was busy at the stoppages with 18 disposals, while Zak Jones' kicking and Zac Merrett's smarts caught the eye.
Darcy Gardiner, one of the best tall defenders of this year's draft pool, won his battle with South Australia's Darcy Hourigan before injuring his ankle in the third quarter and leaving the field.
Nathan Drummond (ankle) and Hugh Goddard (shoulder) were other Vic Country players to finish the defeat injured.
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-06-16/sa-topliners-shine-again
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VIDEO: U18 eye-catchers
Our panel gives you a new batch of names to look out for in the 2013 NAB AFL Under-18 Championships:
http://www.afl.com.au/video/2013-06-20/eyecatchers-u18-champs-round-three
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Ruckman stars as Tassie secures U18 win
By Staff writers
afl.com.au
2:59pm AEST Saturday, June 22, 2013
TASMANIA 4.3 8.6 15.8 15.13 (103)
QUEENSLAND 0.2 1.3 2.4 5.4 (34)
GOALS
TASMANIA: Wiggins 3, Bellchambers 2, Grey 2, Webster, Hanson, Boscott, Mullins, Willis, Templeton, K. Kolodjashnij, Nankervis
QUEENSLAND: Rutledge, Freeman, Brennan, Weller, Cameron-Reeves
BEST
TAS: Nankervis, K. Kolodjashnij, Templeton, J. Kolodjashnij, Pearce, Grey
QLD: Bertoli-Simmons, Cornish, Rogerson, Haberfield, Dawson
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RUCKMAN Toby Nankervis has helped inspire Tasmania to its first win of the NAB Under 18 Championships, against Queensland in Hobart on Saturday.
Nankervis was best afield for the victors, finishing with 27 touches, 11 marks and 19 hit-outs, helping Tassie easily win the stoppage count on the way to a 69-point victory.
The 199cm, 100kg big man has impressed in recent performances and is drawing the attention of recruiters after being overlooked in last year's NAB AFL Draft.
Teammate Kade Kolodjashnij, another Tasmanian enjoying a strong tournament, found plenty of the footy, also finishing with 27 touches.
Forward Ryan Wiggins kicked three goals.
After a tight, contested start, Tasmania dominated through the midfield and doubled the inside-50 entries at quarter-time.
From there, the home side was never headed, leading at every change and restricting Queensland to just two goals at three-quarter time.
Kolodjashnij was superb, with his piercing left foot again a highlight.
It adds to an already strong championships for the Tasmanian co-captain after he gathered 37 possessions against Western Australia in early June.
He was supported across half-back by twin brother Jake, who was also among Tasmania's best players.
For Queensland, Tyler Cornish had 31 possessions, while top prospect Isaac Conway had 22.
After being blown away by a seven-goal third quarter from the Tasmanians, Queensland responded with a positive final term, kicking back-to-back goals for the only time in the match to draw closer.
Tasmania and Queensland travel to Visy Park next week, facing the Northern Territory and NSW/ACT respectively in a double-header on Saturday.
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-06-22/big-ruckman-stars-as-tassie-secures-u18-win
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U18 gun: young Neagle kicks six for NSW/ACT
By Staff writers
afl.com.au
3:42pm AEST Saturday, June 22, 2013
NSW/ACT 7.4 11.9 16.15 19.19 (133)
Northern Territory 0.2 2.2 4.2 5.2 (32)
GOALS
NSW/ACT: Neagle 6, Eastman 2, Gibbons 2, Mahady 2, Barrett, Clothier, Etto, Head, King, Thompson, Watson
NT: Ankers 2, McGill, McLean, Rioli, Cox
BEST:
NSW/ACT: Davis, Gibbons, Barrett, Perris, Neagle, Halse, Munro, Eastman
NT: Ankers, McLean, Stokes, Cox, Rioli
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THE SON of late Essendon player Merv Neagle has starred for NSW/ACT in the NAB Under 18 Championships, kicking six goals to propel his team to a huge win over the Northern Territory on Saturday.
Jydon Neagle, who plays for the Murray Bushrangers in the TAC Cup, had 21 possessions, took 12 marks and had 10 scoring shots in his team's 101-point demolition.
NSW/ACT finished 19.19 (133) to Northern Territory's 5.2 (32) at Blacktown.
Neagle, a mid-sized forward, started the game on fire, kicking three first-quarter goals in a seven-goal opening onslaught by the home team.
Coached by former Sydney Swans player Jason Saddington, NSW/ACT dominated every facet of the game.
Midfield trio Jake Barrett, Michael Gibbons and Lloyd Perris each collected more than 30 possessions, helping Neagle enjoy a rich bounty in the forward line.
Matthew Eastman, Mitchell Mahady and Gibbons were also among the goals, all finishing with two apiece.
It was a tough day at the office for the visitors, who had trouble finding the ball and lost the possession count 431 to 249.
Midfielders Abraham Ankers and Braedon McLean battled hard all day, but they were simply overwhelmed by the midfield dominance of NSW/ACT.
Ankers worked his way into the game, pushing forward at times and finishing with two goals.
Willy Rioli also showed flashes of class for NT.
Neagle, who is eligible to become a father-son selection for the Bombers, is one of a trio of Neagle brothers on Essendon's radar.
All three – Jydon, Nathan and Matthew – are part of the James Hird Academy, which boasts a number of sons of former Bomber champs.
Merv Neagle lost his life in a truck accident in southern NSW in August last year, just before Jydon's 18th birthday.
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-06-22/u18-gun-young-neagle-kicks-six-for-nswact-
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VIDEO: Eyecatchers U18 Champs - Round 3
http://www.afl.com.au/video/2013-06-27/eyecatchers-under-18-champs-round-3
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AFL Live subscribers have the chance to watch the fourth round of the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships, with games scheduled between Vic Country and Western Australia and the battle of the unbeaten sides Vic Metro and South Australia on Friday, June 28.
You can watch both games via the AFL.TV link in the app menu.
The AFL Live application is available on any Australian or New Zealand iPhone, iPod and iPad or Android smartphone and tablet.
Overseas subscribers to the AFL Live TV service can also watch both games.
Action kicks off with Vic Country and Western Australia from 12:35pm (AEST), followed by Vic Metro and South Australia at 2:35pm.
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-06-28/watch-the-u18-champs-live-
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WA pinches nail-biting win in Under-18s
By Ben Guthrie
afl.com.au
3:02pm AEST Friday, June 28, 2013
VIC COUNTRY 4.0 5.2 7.7 10.10 (70)
WESTERN AUSTRALIA 3.2 4.5 7.7 11.7 (73)
GOALS
Vic Country: McCartin 5, Scott 3, Willsmore, Crouch
Western Australia: Sheed 4, McCarthy 3, Acres, Main, Cameron, Johnson
BEST
Vic Country: McCartin, Impey, Goddard, Fort, Leslie, Herbert
Western Australia: C Smith, Sheed, Hodgeson, McCarthy, Winton, Acres
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WEST AUSTRALIAN skipper Dom Sheed finished the day with a broken collarbone, but Cameron McCarthy stepped up to deliver the game-winning goal against Vic Country in round four of the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships.
McCarthy's goal came from a soaring pack mark, in between a nest of Country defenders, with just 30 seconds left on the clock, as he steered his side to a thrilling three-point victory at Simonds Stadium on Friday.
Sheed almost played the full game for Western Australia, but a heavy collision with Country's Pat McCartin in the final term saw him finish in a make-shift jumper sling and in a considerable amount of pain.
Before the collision, Sheed thrived in the contested packs to gather 29 disposals, six clearances and four goals in a phenomenal display.
The 195cm McCarthy's contested marking was a feature all game and it came to the fore at the critical moment, while his right boot was equally sound under pressure, slotting the winning goal from about 35 metres out.
At the other end of the ground, forward McCartin was unstoppable for Country, pulling down 11 marks and booting five goals – showing a strong ability to attack the ball fiercely in the air.
He was ably supported by Zak Jones (18 disposals) and James Tsitas (18).
The hard-working Josh Scott added three goals and earned plaudits for his ability to win a key contests, while Billy Hartung exhibited break-away speed in patches.
But it was the profound influence of Sheed that carried his side to a memorable victory. The only shame was that the game's standout player was not on the field when the siren sounded.
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-06-28/wa-pinches-a-nailbiter
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Kelly, Billings shine but SA claims win
By Ben Guthrie
afl.com.au
4:48pm AEST Friday, June 28, 2013
VIC METRO 2.1 3.2 5.7 8.7 (55)
SOUTH AUSTRALIA 3.1 4.4 7.4 8.10 (58)
GOALS
Vic Metro: Billings, Lennon, Bontempelli, Kelly McLaren, Honeychurch, Apeness, Hayes
South Australia: Hourigan 3, Reynolds 2, Fantasia, Hewett, Johansen
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SMOOTH moving Vic Metro duo Josh Kelly and Jack Billings shone in round four of the NAB AFL Under 18 Championships, but it was South Australia who collected the spoils in fine conditions at Simonds Stadium on Friday.
The South Australians held off a late charge from their Victorian counterparts, holding on to a three-point win, 8.10 (58) to 8.7 (55).
Kelly followed up his 30-possession effort from last round, with another 28 touches and a goal, while Billings (20 touches and a goal) turned in his best game of the Championships.
Kelly's work-rate and efficiency were features of his game. Billings' clever repeat leads saw him involved in an array of Metro's scoring chains as a half-forward.
Broken collarbone for WA skipper Sheed
Kelly and Billings are considered potential top-15 draft choices.
South Australian defender Matthew Scharenberg – a likely top 10 draft prospect – showed his worth with 21 disposals, aided by Luke Dunstan's 22 and George Hewett's 20.
Darcy Hourigan booted three majors and the highly-rated James Aish was solid with 16 disposals for the Croweaters.
Metro forward Max Hayes' goal late in the game brought the deficit down to three points, but his side left its run too late as South Australia ensured remained the only unbeaten side heading into the pivotal final round of the Championships.
Earlier, a game-winning goal from West Australian forward Cameron McCarthy carried his side to a thrilling three-point win over Vic Country.
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-06-28/metro-duo-shine-but-sa-wins
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U18s: Draft prospects star as Tassie inches closer to division two title
By Callum Twomey
afl.com.au
Saturday, June 29, 2013
NORTHERN TERRITORY 2.0 2.0 2.3 3.3 (21)
TASMANIA 4.2 9.7 13.10 21.13 (139)
BEST
Tasmania: Nankervis, Webster, K.Kolodjashnij, Templeton, Fox, Smith
Northern Territory: Hagan, Coombes, Cockatoo, Gordon, Musgrove
GOALS
Northern Territory: Rioli 2, Hamilton
Tasmania: Fox 5, Nankervis 5, Boscott 2, K.Kolodjashnij 2, Templeton, Hanson, Grey, Smith, Hibberd, Withers, Foon
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TASMANIA is a step closer to claiming the division two Under-18 Championships title after a commanding 118-point win over Northern Territory.
Tasmania's dominance from start to finish was evident in the numbers, collecting 156 more (337-181) disposals than their counterparts to win 21.13 (139) to 3.3 (21) at Visy Park on Saturday.
Midfielder Eli Templeton, who was a level one AIS-AFL Academy scholarship holder last year, was everywhere in the win, finding 27 disposals for Tasmania through the midfield and kicking goal.
He ran with the ball, took it from half-back to half-forward, and set up many of his side's scoring opportunities with precise foot skills and some daring moves.
Templeton's mop of blond hair stands out but so does his attitude: he takes a few risks with the ball, and tries things others perhaps wouldn't.
Tasmania's top draft prospect, Kade Kolodjashnij, continued his strong championships, racking up 34 disposals, 10 marks and two goals. Kolodjashnij sweeps across half-back to help control the game but can also move forward and be damaging.
Toby Nankervis strengthened his draft hopes with five goals from 22 disposals, floating between the ruck and deep forward. Matt Hanson won the ball, and Zac Webster showed some dash from defence.
Northern Territory forward Willy Rioli slotted two goals in the first quarter but the Territorians had to wait almost three quarters before they kicked their next, which came via Marcus Hamilton midway through the final term.
Brayden McClean had 18 disposals, the most for NT.
Tasmania will meet NSW-ACT next Thursday at Victoria Park in a clash likely to decide the division two title.
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-06-29/draft-prospects-star-in-tasmanian-win
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U18s: Queensland still alive after last-gasp win
By Callum Twomey
afl.com.au
Saturday, June 29, 2013
NSW/ACT 1.4 4.5 7.5 7.5 (47)
Queensland 0.1 2.3 3.5 8.8 (56)
GOALS
NSW/ACT: King 4, Barrett, Edwards, Heeney
Queensland: Ives 3, Haberfield, Hammelmann, Hay, Rutledge, Stiller
BEST
NSW/ACT: Jansen, Clothier, King, Perris, Heeney, Green
Queensland: Dawson, Rutledge, Ives, Conway, Tickner, Smith
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QUEENSLAND kicked five unanswered goals in the final quarter to claim an upset nine-point win over NSW/ACT at Visy Park on Saturday.
Queensland trailed by four goals at the last change – having kicked only three goals to three-quarter time – before dominating the fourth term to win 8.8 (56) to 7.5 (47), keeping the Rams scoreless.
It kept alive Queensland's slim hopes of winning the division two title, meaning it, Tasmania (the only unbeaten team) and NSW/ACT will fight for the title on Thursday in round five of the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships at Victoria Park.
In an exciting finish, key forward Matthew Hammelmann kicked a goal with two minutes to play to put Queensland ahead, before James Ives booted his third on the siren to seal the win.
A few key contributors were behind Queensland's surprising resurgence.
Luke Rogerson and Isaac Conway each found 20 disposals for the winners and did a lot of the grunt work through the midfield.
Tyler Cornish was also hard at it, with 19 disposals (13 contested), while Lachie Weller, younger brother of Gold Coast's Mav, showed some style on the wing.
Weller's AIS-AFL Academy teammate Liam Dawson was perhaps Queensland's best, using his smarts to repel across half-back, while Liam Rutledge had 18 disposals and eight marks.
For the Rams, Max King had his best game of the championships, kicking four goals.
The 200cm forward, who can pinch-hit in the ruck, is from the Wagga Tigers and TAC Cup side Murray Bushrangers, and was effective with his 13 disposals and four marks.
Before the championships began, NSW/ACT talent manager Darren Denneman described King as "light in frame but high in potential."
Chris Jansen had 22 disposals, while Jedd Clothier had 20 and gave provided some drive.
Prospects Abe Davis and Isaac Heeney, both eligible for the 2014 NAB AFL Draft, also showed glimpses for NSW/ACT. Davis read the ball well in the air while Heeney, a midfielder, competed around the contests.
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-06-29/queensland-still-alive-after-lastgasp-win
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The final round of the U18 Champs is live on Fox Footy this arvo for those interested ...
ROUND 5 - NATIONAL UNDER-18 CHAMPIONSHIPS
TODAY
South Australia v Western Australia, 3.35pm at Etihad Stadium (Live on Fox Footy)
Vic Metro v Vic Country, 5.35pm at Etihad Stadium (Live on Fox Footy)
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SA and VM will win these games in a canter.
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Key forward stars as Croweaters claim U18 title
By Ben Guthrie
afl.com.au
5:30pm AEST Wednesday, July 3, 2013
South Australia 3.2 8.4 10.6 11.9 (75)
Western Australia 3.1 5.2 8.4 10.5 (65)
GOALS
South Australia: Hourigan 3, Battersby 2, Dumont, Harvey, Karpany, Knight, McKay, Reynolds
Western Australia: McCarthy 2, Sokol 2, Cameron, Johnson, Keitel, Lim, Marsh, Pickett
BEST
South Australia: Dunstan, Scharenberg, Pitt, Hourigan, Battersby, Combe, Durdin, McKay, Spina
Western Australia: C Smith, Lim, Cripps, Jansen, Edwards
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SOUTH Australia has won its inaugural under-18 title, working overtime to overcome a gallant Western Australia by 10 points in the final round of the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships.
Despite a slow start, in which they conceded the first three goals of the match, the Croweaters finished stronger than their less-fancied division one opponents, winning 11.9 (75) to 10.5 (65) at Etihad Stadium on Wednesday evening.
Click here for all the news from the under-18 championships
South Australian key forward Darcy Hourigan was the beneficiary of some improved second-half play, kicking three goals – to go along with nine marks and 15 disposals – to take his tournament tally to 16.
Opposing forward Cameron McCarthy booted two majors and threw himself at the ball at every chance but his day ended abruptly when he landed awkwardly in a fourth-quarter marking contest.
WA is bracing for bad news on McCarthy, believing the young forward broke his leg in the incident.
McCarthy's pack marking and attack on the ball were a feature of his play throughout the carnival.
South Australia's Luke Dunstan (22 disposals) worked diligently throughout the game for his state, receiving great assistance from onballer Campbell Combe (21) and rebounding defender James Battersby (17).
James Aish, a likely top-10 draft choice from South Australia, dealt with some heavy treatment but still finished with 14 touches in a gutsy effort.
Western Australia refused to go away and made its opponents earn their victory.
Patrick Cripps, the brother of West Coast's Jamie, was far and away WA's most influential player with 21 possessions and nine clearances.
Cripps' ability to work his way through traffic caught the eye, while bottom-age speedster Clem Smith (14 touches) added a touch of class for WA.
Ryan Lim's overlap run from defence, in gathering 16 touches, was also constructive for the Sandgropers.
The Croweaters had previously tasted success at under-age level, when they won the 1995 Under-17 Teal Cup.
But South Australia had never before taken out an under-18 championship.
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-07-03/under18-championships-sa-v-wa-match-report
Western Australia's leaping forward Cameron McCarthy has suffered a suspected broken leg, souring his impressive form at the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships.
State talent manager Raff Guadagnino said he hoped McCarthy's long-term injury would not hinder his draft prospects.
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-07-03/broken-leg-for-young-wa-gun
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Billings the star as Metro win battle of the Vics
By Ben Guthrie
afl.com.au
7:39pm AEST Wednesday, July 3, 2013
Vic Country 1.1 3.3 5.4 6.6 (42)
Vic Metro 2.1 5.4 7.5 9.7 (61)
GOALS
Vic Country: Willsmore 2, McCartney, Herbert, Nelson, Taylor
Vic Metro: Billings 3, Apeness, Lennon, Honeychurch, Sicily, Walker, Bontempelli
Best:
Vic Country: Taylor, Crouch, Holman, Jones, Leslie, Impey
Vic Metro: Honeychurch, Kennedy-Harris, McDonald, Billings, Kelly, Bontempelli, Byrne-Jones, Ritchie
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POTENTIAL top-five draft pick Jack Billings has further strengthened his credentials with another standout display for Vic Metro against state rivals Vic Country at Etihad Stadium on Wednesday night.
Billings was a key factor in Metro's 19-point victory over Country, gathering 15 disposals and kicking three goals in his side's 9.7 (61) to 6.6 (42) win.
The clever half-forward typically found space with great ease and finished his work with aplomb.
With South Australia winning the division-one title earlier, neither side was a chance to take home the 2013 Championship. But that did not take away from what was a willing and competitive contest.
There was little real momentum early in the match, with the game stalled in the opening term after Vic Country's Darcy Lang went down with a serious left ankle injury.
Lang was carted off on a stretcher, with Country management confirming a fractured ankle for the likely draftee who was taken to hospital for scans.
After the delay, Metro's midfield, comprising likely high draft pick Josh Kelly (24 disposals and six tackles) and prolific on-baller Mitch Honeychurch (23 possessions, seven tackles and six clearances) managed to get on top.
Burly half-forward Ben Lennon presented well and skipper Luke McDonald, North Melbourne's father-son in waiting, controlled the back half for Metro.
Country battled manfully, but could not match the intensity of their Victorian rivals.
Midfielder Lewis Taylor did his best to kick-start Country with some damaging runs on his way to a game-high 32 touches, while Matt Crouch (27) and Nick Holman (19) were also among their side's best players.
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-07-03/metro-take-top-billings
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DOM SHEED was rewarded for his excellent NAB AFL Under-18 Championships by winning the Larke Medal for the best player in division one.
Sheed, Western Australia's captain, had a consistent four games and dominated his side's midfield, averaging 28 disposals.
Meanwhile, Matthew Scharenberg and Luke Dunstan (South Australia), Mitch Honeychurch (Vic Metro), Zak Jones (Vic Country) and Clem Smith (Western Australia) were judged the most valuable player of their sides for the competition.
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-07-03/wa-jet-wins-larke-medal
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U18s Media Conference
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Tasmania wins division two title
TASMANIA has won the division two title despite losing the final game of the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships to the NSW/ACT Rams by 18 points.
NSW/ACT, Queensland and Tasmania all won two second-division games for the carnival, but Tasmania claimed the title with a superior percentage.
The Rams ended Tasmania's hopes of going through the championships unbeaten with their 6.10 (46) to 4.4 (28) win, which was led by captain Lloyd Perris.
Perris gathered 21 disposals and worked tirelessly throughout the game. He sent the ball inside 50 on four occasions, had three clearances and also laid eight tackles.
It closed a consistent championships for Perris, whose endurance, work ethic, leadership and skills inside the contest are his main traits.
Perris is a scholarship holder with the Sydney Swans, which means the club can automatically list him at the NAB AFL Draft with their last selection.
Michael Gibbons continued his reliable efforts through the Rams' midfield, while Isaac Heeney, eligible for next year, provided run and drive.
Marking forward Max King followed his four-goal effort in round four with another three majors against Tasmania.
Zac Webster was Tasmania's best in a sluggish outing at Victoria Park, gathering 20 touches and kicking a classy third-quarter goal.
After some excellent form in previous weeks, Tasmania's star midfielder Kade Kolodjashnij (15 disposals) and ruckman Toby Nankervis (17 disposals) had quieter days.
NSW/ACT 1.3 2.5 4.9 6.10 (46)
TASMANIA 0.1 1.3 3.4 4.4 (28)
GOALS
NSW: King 3, Edwards, Ellis, Howard
Tasmania: Bellchambers, Grey, Mannering, Webster
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-07-04/tassie-wins-title (http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-07-04/tassie-wins-title)
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Late goal to Hammelmann sinks NT
QUEENSLAND pair Lachie Weller and Liam Dawson strengthened their claims as players to watch with impressive displays in their side's three-point win over Northern Territory on Thursday.
Northern Territory looked set to clinch its first victory of the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships in the final round before Queensland big man Matt Hammelmann dribbled through a goal with less than four minutes to play.
It was the final score of Queensland's 7.4 (46) to 6.7 (43) win, which was played in blustery and chilly conditions at Victoria Park in Melbourne.
Weller and Dawson, both level one AIS-AFL Academy members, are eligible for the 2014 NAB AFL Draft and have shown enough to suggest they will be prominent prospects next season.
Weller, the brother of Gold Coast midfielder Maverick, had 18 disposals and was smart with the ball, while Dawson is a mid-sized rebounding defender who had a game-high 24 touches and kicked a goal.
Isaac Conway had 22 disposals, while Tyler Cornish had 15 disposals and laid 11 tackles in a typically determined showing.
The win followed Queensland's last-quarter heroics against NSW-ACT last Saturday, when they booted five goals to none in the final term to snatch a nine-point win.
Northern Territory has been largely uncompetitive throughout the Championships but saved their best performance for last, with Abraham Ankers showing some dash through the midfield.
Ankers is small (173cm and 66kg) but he gathered 20 disposals and kicked two goals for NT, while Daniel Cox, another smaller midfielder, burrowed into stoppages and had 16 disposals.
QUEENSLAND 3.2 5.2 6.4 7.4 (46)
NORTHERN TERRITORY 3.3 5.3 5.5 6.7 (43)
GOALS
Queensland: Cameron-Reeves, Cornish, Dawson, Hammelmann, Rutledge, Stiller
Northern Territory: Ankers 2, Cockatoo, Hamilton, Hunkin, Stokes
BEST
Queensland: Dawson, Weller, Hammelmann, Tickner, Cornish
Northern Territory: Cockatoo, Musgrove, McAuliffe, Roberts, Nyhuis
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-07-04/weller-dawson-the-pair-to-watch (http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-07-04/weller-dawson-the-pair-to-watch)
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U18s: Cavarra runs riot for under-strength Metro
By Ben Collins
afl.com.au
Sunday, May 26, 2013
QUEENSLAND 1.3 4.6 6.6 9.6 (60)
VIC METRO 3.6 5.12 7.21 12.28 (100)
GOALS
Queensland: Freeman 3, Hammelmann 2, Tickner 2, Ives, Trask.
Vic Metro: Cavarra 2, Cook 2, Kennedy-Harris, Miller, Honeychurch, Tardio, Greiser, Petracca, Sicily, Apeness
BEST
Queensland: Rogerson, Freeman, Rutledge, Cameron-Reeves, Weller, Dawson
Vic Metro: Cavarra, Honeychurch, Sicily, Miller, Petracca, Milham, Spencer
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My cousin's young bloke. Made the AIS Level 1 squad this year and has just turned 17 so is still eligible for next year's Under 18 championships. Was told this week that he will most likely be playing the full season with the Lion's reserves side in the NEAFL next year after playing the last few games with them recently. Played full back today but has been spending most of this season on the wing in rep football or key forward at club level. He's a good kid so hope he can keep improving and make next year's draft.
A bit more on Liam. He was named in the best players for Queensland in every game over the U18 Championships and then today won the MVP for Qld and was in a 3-way tie for the Harrison Medal for best player in Division 2. Not a bad effort for an underage kid and strengthens his chances of making the AIS Level 2 squad next year. Fingers crossed.
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U18s: Cavarra runs riot for under-strength Metro
By Ben Collins
afl.com.au
Sunday, May 26, 2013
QUEENSLAND 1.3 4.6 6.6 9.6 (60)
VIC METRO 3.6 5.12 7.21 12.28 (100)
GOALS
Queensland: Freeman 3, Hammelmann 2, Tickner 2, Ives, Trask.
Vic Metro: Cavarra 2, Cook 2, Kennedy-Harris, Miller, Honeychurch, Tardio, Greiser, Petracca, Sicily, Apeness
BEST
Queensland: Rogerson, Freeman, Rutledge, Cameron-Reeves, Weller, Dawson
Vic Metro: Cavarra, Honeychurch, Sicily, Miller, Petracca, Milham, Spencer
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My cousin's young bloke. Made the AIS Level 1 squad this year and has just turned 17 so is still eligible for next year's Under 18 championships. Was told this week that he will most likely be playing the full season with the Lion's reserves side in the NEAFL next year after playing the last few games with them recently. Played full back today but has been spending most of this season on the wing in rep football or key forward at club level. He's a good kid so hope he can keep improving and make next year's draft.
A bit more on Liam. He was named in the best players for Queensland in every game over the U18 Championships and then today won the MVP for Qld and was in a 3-way tie for the Harrison Medal for best player in Division 2. Not a bad effort for an underage kid and strengthens his chances of making the AIS Level 2 squad next year. Fingers crossed.
Sounds like he might end up on an AFL list in 2015, Smokey?
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Yeah OE, it's all looking good at this early point. Lions have been managing his training/playing for a bit of this season and will have full control next year. He's not fussed where he goes - just wants to hear his name called - and there's a lot of water to flow between now and then but he's doing everything he can at present to make it.
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Yeah OE, it's all looking good at this early point. Lions have been managing his training/playing for a bit of this season and will have full control next year. He's not fussed where he goes - just wants to hear his name called - and there's a lot of water to flow between now and then but he's doing everything he can at present to make it.
It's a good sign an AFL club is managing his training. All the best to him Smokey over the next 16 months :thumbsup.
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Three tie for Division Two medal
By Callum Twomey
afl.com.au
6:24pm AEST Thursday, July 4, 2013
FOR the first time there has been a three-way tie for the Harrison Medal, with Tasmanians Kade Kolodjashnij and Toby Nankervis and Queensland's Liam Dawson sharing the honour.
The medal is presented to the player voted the best of the Division Two competition, with the three judged the standouts.
Kolodjashnij's consistency throughout Tasmania's title-winning campaign was evident, particularly in the midfield and off half-back.
He moves nicely across the ground, is the perfect size for a modern player and likes to sweep forward and impact the scoreboard, all traits which will likely see him picked in the top 10 or so selections in November.
Nankervis came into the championships wanting to prove himself as a prospect after failing to get drafted last year.
The Tasmanian ruckman did that, by working his way around the ground, picking up big possessions, shifting forward, and playing with more presence this year.
Dawson is not eligible for the NAB AFL Draft until next year but impressed throughout the national carnival.
A mid-sized defender and AIS-AFL Academy member, the 17-year-old closes down on opponents but creates run too. Against Northern Territory on Thursday, Dawson had a game-high 24 disposals.
Dawson was also awarded the Queensland most valuable player award, with Nankervis taking home that mantle for Tasmania.
Braedon McLean (Northern Territory) and Lloyd Perris (NSW/ACT) were judged their sides' most valuable players.
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-07-04/three-tie-for-medal