SANFL Under 18 Tip Top Acadamy Announced

[Wedgie]

MEDIA RELEASE
SANFL UNDER 18 TIP TOP ACADEMY ANNOUNCED
The SANFL is pleased to announce the Under 18 Tip Top Academy for 2007.
The concept of the Under 18 Tip Top Academy began in 2002, with the initiative to allow talented players under the age of 18 years the opportunity to engage in specialist training from the SANFL Talent Coaching Staff. This training is held in preparation for the 2007 Under 18 National Championships.
Under the guidance of newly appointed Talent Manager, Brenton Phillips, the squad of 44 “stars of the future” will begin their specialist training in December. The training will consist of 2 weekend camps in December and January, followed by further training throughout February. During this time, a number of practice matches will take place to help prepare the coaches in their quest to find potential Under 18 State players for the Under 18 National Championships.
On completion of the Academy in February, all players will return to their SANFL Clubs for the start of the 2007 SANFL ‘be active’ League season.
The SANFL wishes to thank Tip Top for their continued support of the Under 18 Tip Top Academy.

Dylan JESSEN 21 February 1990 Central District Football Club
Tom HOLMES 1 March 1989 Glenelg Football Club
Aaron DAY 23 March 1989 Glenelg Football Club
Richard O’GRADY 27 September 1989 Glenelg Football Club
Zac MILLAR 12 March 1989 North Adelaide Football Club
Josh STARKE 27 November 1989 North Adelaide Football Club
Matthew WRIGHT 14 December 1989 North Adelaide Football Club
Dean CHRISTIE 17 February 1989 North Adelaide Football Club
Henry WHITE 1 April 1989 North Adelaide Football Club
Kriston THOMPSON 22 August 1989 North Adelaide Football Club
James WUNDKE 2 March 1990 North Adelaide Football Club
Toby SCHULZ 23 February 1989 Norwood Football Club
Andrew KIRWAN 12 December 1989 Norwood Football Club
Matthew HILL 3 January 1990 Norwood Football Club
Kerren HALL 14 January 1989 Port Adelaide Magpies Football Club
Levi GREENWOOD 19 February 1989 Port Adelaide Magpies Football Club
Tim WALSH 3 October 1989 Port Adelaide Magpies Football Club
Casey CARR 6 January 1989 Port Adelaide Magpies Football Club
Isaac WEETRA 27 February 1989 Port Adelaide Magpies Football Club
Ryan McINERNEY 7 January 1989 Port Adelaide Magpies Football Club
Brad EBERT 2 April 1990 Port Adelaide Magpies Football Club
James BOYD 1 April 1989 South Adelaide Football Club
Nick MURPHY 1 June 1989 South Adelaide Football Club
Tom CARROLL 7 August 1989 South Adelaide Football Club
Jared GREENBANK 25 July 1990 South Adelaide Football Club
Tom McNAMARA 29 April 1990 South Adelaide Football Club
Tom ANDERSON 16 February 1989 Sturt Football Club
Matthew JAENSCH 18 September 1989 Sturt Football Club
John McDONALD 17 July 1989 Sturt Football Club
Nick WARK 10 November 1989 Sturt Football Club
Alex KINAL 31 May 1990 Sturt Football Club
George CORNISH 8 May 1989 West Adelaide Football Club
Todd BLACKSELL 20 March 1989 West Adelaide Football Club
Mitchell ROBINSON 7 June 1989 West Adelaide Football Club
Scott BLESING 11 February 1990 West Adelaide Football Club
Hamish HARTLETT 14 August 1990 West Adelaide Football Club
Tyson SLATTERY 3 December 1990 West Adelaide Football Club
Jared PETRENKO 22 December 1989 Woodville-West Torrens Football Club
Stuart HILL 6 October 1989 Woodville-West Torrens Football Club
Sam FAIRCLOUGH 3 July 1989 Woodville-West Torrens Football Club
Cody HICKS 16 June 1989 Woodville-West Torrens Football Club
Lee STAPLE 8 December 1989 Woodville-West Torrens Football Club
Matthew BROADBENT 1 August 1990 Woodville-West Torrens Football Club
Sam DAVERON 1 January 1990 Woodville-West Torrens Football Club

Club participation:
Central 1
Glenelg 3
North 7
Norwood 3
Port 7
South 5
Sturt 5
West 6
Eagles 7

[Thiele]

Well done to all West Adelaide juniors for making the Squad

[smac]

Disappointing to only see 1 dogs player in the list, but boy can that kid play. Played u16 state two years ago as an u15 and some reserves footy this season as an u16. Looking forward to following his progress closely.

Well done to all selected.

[TroyGFC]

I am glad this time Glenelg have only 3. Last season these U18 games didnt help our season with players like Gibbs, Seller and Austin who played league level all gone for a couple of weeks when we really needed them playing for us.

[Dogwatcher]

I understand where you're coming from Troy - as they were quality players for you this season.
But, I'd be worried if your club was relying on under 18s to be the big difference, as I'd be worried if my club was relying on them as well. Says a little about the depth at the Glenelg and what's required to top up the current playing group - as they're all gonna be gone next season (as of today).

From a CDFC perspective - it worries me when I only see one name from our club on that list, from a junior development perspective.

[Jimmy]

Well done to the Sturt 5 with 2 of them playing league footy last yr...i expect atleast 4 of those to play sr's in 07.

well done to all.

[Jimmy]

From a CDFC perspective - it worries me when I only see one name from our club on that list, from a junior development perspective.

and a depth perspective also

esp if a few of your break out stars get drafted.

[Wedgie]

Id like to congratulate all the lads, not just the one's from my club.

[smac]

From a CDFC perspective - it worries me when I only see one name from our club on that list, from a junior development perspective.

A couple of others would have been close DW, but the two age groups being selected from (next years u18 and u17 aged players) are two of the leanest years, talentwise, that the club has experienced in some time. I would expect Dylan to be joined by up to 5 or 6 others next year and the year after that is looking like a 'bumper crop'. As a snapshot, it may look concerning but as part of the bigger picture it is a pimple on an elephants arse.

[Jimmy]

Id like to congratulate all the lads, not just the one's from my club.

yeah but ya gotta represent

[MightyEagles]

Well done to all the Eagle players.
Have seen all of them play at underage level at some stage last year.