Alan McConnell's view
Highly respected AIS/AFL Academy coach and former Fitzroy coach Alan McConnell runs through the players who caught his eye in the second round of division-one matches played at MC Labour Park in Carlton on Friday. In the first match, Western Australia made it two from two after defeating Vic Country by 43 points, while Vic Metro chalked up its first win with a 26-point victory over South Australia in the second match. Here are McConnell's thoughts.

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Rhys Palmer - Palmer continued on with the form he demonstrated in the first match. He showed an ability to use both sides of his body and influence the game with his possession and work-rate. He is exceptional inside and outside the contest.
David Myers - Myers demonstrated his ability to read the play exceptionally well again. He had another high-possession count and probably used the ball better today than he did in round one, which was a good result for Western Australia.
Chris Masten - Masten runs opponents off their feet. His athletic background comes to the fore and he just grinds away. He finished up with massive possessions. He worked closely with his teammate Palmer in the stoppages and it was interesting to see Masten working in tendem with Palmer, who was getting tagged. He tried to give his teammate a free run at the footy.
Cale Morton - Morton was excellent again on a wing. He loves kicking a goal. He and (Vic Metro's) Patrick Dangerfield had a very good duel up and down the wing for most of the game.
Daniel Rich - Although he's not eligible for this year's draft, I thought he demonstrated that he is a real player of the future with his work-rate and his ability to influence the game. He's fortunate at this stage, because Western Australia has a lot of frontline midfielders, that he can be managed in a slightly lesser role.
Tayte Pears - A key defender who wasn't far off AIS selection last year, Pears has certainly been one of the more impressive defenders over the course of the carnival.

VIC COUNTRY

Nick Suban - Suban was an interesting one. He actually played on Palmer. Palmer's work-rate will be a great learning experience for Suban in terms of what you have to do to play in the midfield. He's only a bottom-age player at this stage, but it was certainly a fine lesson for him to know how hard you have to work to play in this competition and you want to be at the top end. But to his credit, he kept at it and didn't lose his composure. He continued to find the footy over the course of the game.
Ben McEvoy - I thought McEvoy was impressive again for a big man. He relies a bit on his marking and the conditions didn't favour him. It wasn't a great day for big fellas to catch the ball, but I thought again he showed some class at different stages.
Ryan Hobbs - Hobbs started at centre half-back and then went forward as a key position player. He demonstrated an ability as a key position player to play at either end of the ground

The young guns: Alan McConnell's view, part one Matt Burgan/AFL/saints.com.au/08Jul07

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Sam Fairclough - Fairclough won plenty of the ball - although he probably dropped out of it a little bit in the second half. He's got a stronger body than some of the other boys, and got a lot of the ball when it mattered early in the game.
Brad Ebert - He again demonstrated his class and ability to find the ball, both inside and outside, while his disposal was quite exceptional.
Hamish Hartlett - Hamish is very lightly built and still bottom-age, he's really classy and things happen around him when he gets the ball. He has a nice side-step and despite his build at this stage of his career, he is able to win the ball in one-on-one contests and find it in space. He also has lovely balance.
Tom McNarmara - McNarmara was at half-back and probably played his best game. He's an AIS boy and it was probably the best game I've seen him play. It was not ideal conditions for him because he's a running half-back who likes to get handball receives and carry the footy. He's an athlete and he won plenty of the ball in conditions that didn't suit him.
Levi Greenwood - I think Greenwood's attack on the ball at half-back is exceptional. He just drives very, very hard at the footy and he makes you stand up and have a look at what else he's got to offer.

VIC METRO

Andrew Otten - I thought Otten, particularly early in the game, was very exciting. His ability to find the ball and take contested marks - he took one lovely contested mark - indicated he was a player to watch.
Trent Cotchin - Cotchin had a much better match today across half-back. It was interesting that he was freed up and not tagged as heavily as he was against Western Australia. He certainly enjoyed a bit more freedom and demonstrated an ability to be a one-touch player.
Mitchell Farmer - From the back-pocket, Farmer read the ball exceptionally well. He had a great game and nullified his opponent. He generated plenty of run for the Vic Metro team out of defence.
Luke Potts - Potts booted four goals and was impressive.
Will Sullivan - His ruck work and body work was good. He's not a highly-rated player in this company, but I thought he demonstrated a bit to keep people intrigued.

The young guns: Alan McConnell's view, part two Matt Burgan/AFL/saints.com.au/08Jul07

The NAB AFL Under-18 Championships in June/July 2007.
These assessments are made purely on their performance in the carnival - regardless of their drafting prospects and eligibility in 2007.
Division Two matches were played in sloppy and wet conditions at Skilled Stadium in Geelong. Division One matches were transferred to MC Labour Park, due to heavy ground conditions.

PLAYER RATINGS

1 - Rhys Palmer - Western Australia
Born: 13 February 1989, Height: 180cm, Weight: 76kg, Club: East Fremantle
Palmer has been unbelievable in Western Australia's two wins and was best-on-ground again against Vic Country. The dashing midfielder won 36 disposals and booted a goal, while 11 times he sent the ball inside 50. He is the red-hot favourite for the Larke Medal.

2 - Chris Masten - Western Australia
Born: 2 May 1989, Height: 179cm, 78kg, Club: East Fremantle
Masten has now won 55 disposals in two matches, after racking up 29 touches against Vic Country in yet another outstanding performance. A highly touted prospect come November, his run through the middle was again on show for the Sandgropers.

3 - Cale Morton - Western Australia
Born: 18 January 1990, Height: 192cm, Weight: 75kg, Club: Claremont
Impressed yet again, winning another 24 disposals - the same as his effort against Vic Metro - while he also took 10 marks and sent the ball inside 50 on six occasions against Country. The winger also chipped in with two goals in heavy conditions.

4 - Mitchell Farmer - Vic Metro
Born: 4 January 1989, Height: 179cm, Weight: 76kg, Club: Calder Cannons
Farmer shone as a small rebounding defender in Vic Metro's first win of the championships. He sent the ball out of the back half eight times, while he collected 20 touches for the match. He also plucked seven marks and gained seven loose-ball gets.

5 - Cyril Rioli - Northern Territory
Born: 14 June 1989, Height: 178cm, Weight: 74kg, Club: St Marys
The nephew of the great Maurice Rioli and Michael Long, Cyril Rioli is the Northern Territory's finest talent in this year's draft pool and looms as a high pick. Despite just recently returning from a collarbone injury 'junior' shone in midfield against Tasmania.

6 - David Myers - Western Australia
Born: 30 June 1989, Height: 190cm, Weight: 85kg, Club: Perth
One of the most impressive defenders so far in this year's championships, Myers provided plenty of rebound and drive against Vic Country. He finished with 31 disposals - second only to Palmer - while he also laid five tackles.

7 - Tayte Pears - Western Australia
Born: 24 March 1990, Height: 192cm, Weight: 90kg, Club: East Perth
Like teammate Myers, Pears again caught the eye with his strong performance out of defence. He backed up his efforts against Vic Metro to claim 17 touches and seven marks against Country. He also had four rebounds from defensive 50.

8 - Luke Potts - Vic Metro
Born: 25 February 1989, Height: 177cm, Weight: 68kg, Club: Dandenong Stingrays
Lightly built, the small forward reveled in the wet conditions, booting four goals - the best effort by any division one player at on Friday. He sent the ball inside 50 on seven occasions and finished with 18 possessions in an impressive display.

9 - Daniel Rich - Western Australia
Born: 7 June 1990, Height: 185cm, 77kg, Club: Subiaco
Although ineligible for this year's NAB AFL Draft, Rich will be one to watch out for in 2008. A beautiful kicker of the ball, the talented midfielder/flanker again showed his class, winning 19 touches and laying seven tackles against Vic Country.

10 - Ranga Ediriwickrama - NSW/ACT
Born: 10 August 1990, Height: 179cm, Weight: 71kg, Club: Pennant Hills
Still only 16 years old, the midfielder/forward of Sri Lankan origin was one of NSW/ACT's best in sloppy conditions at Skilled Stadium, yet it was appropriate he shone at the Cattery, considering he is a scholarship holder with Geelong.

Information Source: Matt Burgan/AFL/saints.com.au/10Jul07

Chris Masten
Recruiter 1: I was pleased with Chris Masten's game today. He was busy from the first contest while also being quite creative. Chris didn't just win the ball and clear the contest, he also brought other players into the game through his clean disposal. He worked at the same pace throughout the match, displaying real consistency across four quarters.
Recruiter 2: Chris played a very good game. He was quite elusive and has excellent skills on both sides of his body. I was impressed that he found so much of the ball against good opposition.
Rhys Palmer
Recruiter 1: Rhys performed extremely well. He was hard at the contest and led by example from the first bounce. He actually seemed to enjoy the contest, which was a positive sign. While he has a very good left foot, it was his overall work-rate and commitment that stood out today.
Recruiter 2: In simple terms, Palmer was a ball magnet. He basically attracts the ball and worked really hard at stoppages around the ground despite attention from several opponents.
Jarrhan Jacky
Recruiter 1: Jarrhan played a very good game. He probably played above what our pre-championship expectations were of him. We knew he that had good skills, but the fact he was able to maintain them over a full game - and not just play well for four or five minutes per quarter - was particularly pleasing.
Recruiter 2: Jacky proved to be an elusive forward for Western Australia. He kicked the ball nicely and regularly found space inside forward 50m. A good game from him today.
Daniel Rich
Recruiter 1: Although he is ineligible for the national draft in 2007, he will no doubt be a player who will attract interest leading into next year's NAB AFL Under-18 Championships. He's a very similar player to Rhys Palmer - they both enjoy contested situations. He's naturally aggressive and brings other players into the game. He led by example today.
Recruiter 2: He's got some similarities to Palmer and continually wins the ball in a contested situation. I really like the way that he goes about his football and thought that he had an outstanding game.
Patrick McGinnity
Recruiter 1: He was hard at-it and played in a similar vein to the traditional Victoria Metro midfielder. He refuses to give-up the ball with any ease. While he is not the flashiest player going around, he definitely has the level of commitment required for us to follow him in future matches
Recruiter 2: An impressive type of player who was in and under at most opportunities. He rarely lost a one-on-one contest - a player who like Rhys Palmer, set the tempo for Western Australia.
Chris Yarran
Recruiter 1: While still ineligible for this year's draft, he is a very talented player. He has very good kicking skills and proved to be a very dangerous forward at all times. No doubt, he will be a player to watch in 2008.
Tayte Pears
Recruiter 1: Pears was particularly good overhead in a marking contest. He appears to be a very laid back player, but was good across the whole game. He negated his opposition extremely well and provided rebound from defence on a number of occasions.
Recruiter 2: An unobtrusive type of player who was worth noting and showed a genuine commitment to his role in defence.
Alex Rance
Recruiter 1: A rangy type who can play on both taller or shorter opponents. He was quite competitive and impressed me with his athleticism and ability to run off his opponent. There appears to be some scope for improvement with his decision-making ability.
Recruiter 2: Alex Rance was very steady in defence - he seemed to be the cornerstone of Western Australia's backline.
Cale Morton
Recruiter 1: The brother of Mitch and Jarryd Morton, who are already AFL listed players, which means that he will probably get more attention than other players. Having said that, he played really well today - his apparent lack of body strength was not really evident.
Recruiter 2: I was quite impressed by Cale Morton today. He played up the wing and in both attack and defence. He seemed to be a good kick and was clearly among Western Australia's best players in this match.
Nicholas Naitanui
Recruiter 1: Nick has outstanding athleticism and although he still has some things to learn about the actual game, he is very much a player to watch in 2008 (he is ineligible for the national draft in 2007). Naitanui covers the ground easily and when he knows how to better play four quarters, he will be a genuine talent.

From 'The Recruiters' Matt Burgan/AFL/saints.com.au/08Jul07

Matthew Kreuzer
Recruiter 1: I was quite pleased with Kruezer today because I thought he was one of the few players in the Victoria Metro team that played up to his ability. He runs hard around the ground for a big man and contests well- he is a genuine player of the future.
Recruiter 2: I thought that he battled hard throughout the game despite little support from his teammates. He was one of the few Victoria Metro players who didn't do himself any disservice in this match.
Addam Maric
Recruiter 1: Addam performed very well against the odds. He played up to his ability although we would like to see him play more regularly through the midfield. He has good kicking skills and his kicking efficiency is excellent. He only needs limited possessions to have an impact on the scoreboard.
Recruiter 2: He continually finds the ball and was one of Victoria Metro's few players to make an impact on the scoreboard. Unfortunately, he went off with a shoulder injury late in the game. I hope he recovers for the next match.
James Polkinghorne
Recruiter 1: He didn't quite have the impact that we probably thought he would have. He has been one of the more consistent performers in Victoria this year and that's why we thought he would have been a better performer in this match.
Recruiter 2: He was in and out of the contest quite a bit. While he worked hard in the centre square, he had his effectiveness limited through poor support from his teammates. He laid some good tackles but wasn't quite as dominant as we had probably expected.
Jack Grimes
Recruiter 1: Jack Grimes played quite well - he certainly led by example as captain. Both he and his Northern Knights teammate, Matthew Kreuzer, would be able to say that they applied themselves in the manner that you expect at this level. He read the play well and chipped in with two goals. Overall, we were satisfied with his contribution to the game.
Recruiter 2: Grimes had an impact at various times during the game, so it was good to see him play well at this level. It was a pity that some of his teammates didn't follow his example.
Trent Cotchin
Recruiter 1: Trent Cotchin has had a lot of pre-championship publicity, but there was no doubt that he was disappointing in this match. We would've expected him to start the match much better than he did - it was quite surprising that he started out of the centre square and only had limited time playing on the ball. This was a game that he will want to put behind him - I have no doubt he'll play much better in the next two matches.
Recruiter 2: Cotchin had a game that he would probably rather forget. There isn't much that you could say about his performance today that resembled his form leading into the championships. Let's just reserve our assessment until after next week.

From 'The Recruiters' Matt Burgan/AFL/saints.com.au/08Jul07

Hamish Hartlett
Recruiter 1: Most AFL Clubs will have identified Hamish Hartlett through the NAB AFL Under-16 Championships last year and he has carried that good form into this year. He uses the ball nicely on both his left or right side and makes the right decisions under pressure. Although he is ineligible for the 2007 NAB AFL Draft, he is a player that clubs will look forward to watching again next year.
Recruiter 2: A player of definite ability who simply understands how to play football. Hamish has genuine class and looks right at home playing against older boys despite being an under-age player in these championships.
Matthew Wright
Recruiter 1: There is not a lot of Matthew Wright in terms of size, but he extracts the best out of himself. There are always a number of 'smalls' who play well in these championships and he was one of them. He was busy around goal and used the ball nicely.
Recruiter 2: A real surprise packet in this match. He was particularly dangerous around goals and showed real poise under pressure.
Casey Carr
Recruiter 1: He's a genuine half-forward flanker who has the ability to play through the midfield. While his natural style is to play outside the contest, he does show some willingness to work inside the corridor on occasions. I am sure that he is a player that will be followed by clubs during the championships.
Recruiter 2: Casey Carr was a player that I didn't know a lot about but who impressed me at various times during this match. He is a good size and appears to be quite versatile.
Zac Miller
Recruiter 1: Zac started the game particularly well. He took Victoria Country on early and his opponents didn't quite know how to play on him. He's one of those players that's got some energy in his game and when he's on, he's extremely dangerous. The difference between his good and bad can be quite large but if he can get greater consistency into his game then he will certainly be a player to watch.
Recruiter 2: Zac displayed some good qualities in this match. He showed a greater urgency than I had seen in his play previously. While not dominating across four quarters, I was quite happy with what he did do today.
Brad Ebert
Recruiter 1: He was definitely a player entering the championships that everyone expected to be a genuine talent. He comes from very good football stock - he is the cousin of Brett and nephew of Russell Ebert - and pleasingly, he played up to his ability today. While he mainly played up forward, he displayed genuine leadership and direction to his team. Brad has a good future.
Recruiter 2: There is no doubt that most people would already be aware of Brad Ebert. Brad is a natural footballer with excellent kicking skills and leadership qualities. He is a player we would expect to figure prominently throughout the championships.
James Wundke
Recruiter 1: James is an AIS boy who, while being slightly built, has very good athleticism. He tends to play mainly in the ruck for South Australia because they lack genuine ruckmen, but he's still probably better suited to a key position. He's a player with a good attitude and someone we would expect to further improve with maturity.
Recruiter 2: Showed some talent and, while not a dominant player, he still did enough to suggest he was worth following across the championships.

From 'The Recruiters' Matt Burgan/AFL/saints.com.au/08Jul07

Nick Suban
Recruiter 1: Not eligible for this year's draft, but he has good skills. He is a left-footer and has a really good work-rate. He puts his body in and gives a lot of drive through the midfield or out of defence. Nick will be one to follow next year.
Recruiter 2: Nick Suban is a natural footballer who just knows how to give his all. He has good skills. While ineligible this year, he should be a genuine player again at the 2008 championships.
Chris Kangars
Recruiter 1: Kangars played okay in defence for Victoria Country. He's quite athletic and while he needs to read the play better, he does provide a good contest. He can play tall or short and presents himself at the contest quite well. He does have to work on his kicking, but at least he was one of the boys who tried hard against South Australia.
Recruiter 2: I like Chris Kangars. He works hard and seems to be improving with every match. A player to follow during these championships.
Scott Selwood
Recruiter 1: We all know that Scott has ability but he had a poor game today. He entered the championships with some expectations because he is the youngest of the Selwood clan (Adam, Troy and Joel). He's a really good type of boy but he played below his ability against South Australia. He has the skills but just has to work harder for longer.
Recruiter 2: There is little doubt that Scott is a player to watch - the bloodlines confirm that point. While disappointing today, I expect he will still perform okay in the next two matches.
Haelen Kay
Recruiter 1: Haelen gave Victoria Country a bit today, particularly early in the game. He was the one forward that looked talented enough to kick a winning score. He marked well overhead and kicked nicely. I was impressed by him today.
Recruiter 2: Showed a bit in this match. While no forwards dominated for Victoria Country today, he did show signs of worrying the opposition with his quick lead and agility.
Ben McEvoy
Recruiter 1: Ben is a player that we all know about because of his good form at under-16 level and this year in the TAC Cup compeition. He can play either ruck or various key position, which makes him quite an attractive player. He probably does his best work in the ruck because of his athleticism and competitiveness.
Recruiter 2: I like Ben McEvoy - he works hard and is willing to play in any position at any time. I expect that he will be a player to specifically watch throughout this year's championships.

From 'The Recruiters' Matt Burgan/AFL/saints.com.au/08Jul07

Jay Bowden
Recruiter 1: Bowden was looked at closely by clubs last year. He played well across half-forward booting five goals.
Recruiter 2: He booted five goals and I liked the way he set the game up. He's got a little bit of class.
Aaron Cornelius
Recruiter 1: Aaron Cornelius kicked five goals for Tasmania, but he isn't eligible for this year's draft. There are good wraps on him moving forward.
Recruiter 2: Cornelius has got a bit of excitement about him. He plays from behind a bit too much and plays with some arrogance, but he's got natural talent.
Tom Bellchambers
Recruiter 1: Bellchambers was quite impressive in the ruck - particularly the use of his body and his centre tap work. He dominated the centre ruck contests. He hadn't been that impressive earlier in the season - despite the level that many thought he would play at entering this year - but today he was very, very good.
Recruiter 2: Bellchambers was excellent in the ruck. He dominated around the ground with his tap work. He took a few marks, but I still worry about his ability to run.
Tom Collier
Recruiter 1: When he was moved onto the ball, he made a big impact in the second quarter. This got Tasmania back into the game. Coming into the championships, Collier had played in the senior state game for Tasmania against Queensland. He was widely considered to be the player to watch entering these championships for them.
Recruiter 2: Collier was really good for three quarters, but probably dropped off a bit in the last term. He plays a rugby-style of game, he's not a great decision-maker, but he is developing a strong body.
Aaron Joseph
Recruiter 1: Joseph was another player who worked really hard, particularly around the stoppages. He was the main player in close for them.
Recruiter 2: I thought Joseph was the best player for Tasmania. I liked the way he put his head over the ball and set up the play. He worked pretty hard, although I'm not sure if he's going to be to tall enough to genuinely play through the midfield.

From 'The Recruiters' saints.com.au/05Jul07

Sam Reid
Recruiter 1: Coming into the championships, Sam Reid was considered a very good player and probably Queensland's best. He played OK today, but he didn't have the impact many would've thought. He does have pace but he didn't find enough of the footy. In the last three quarters, Queensland was chasing opponents and although he started alright, he faded.
Recruiter 2: Reid is Queensland's most talented player. He's a Luke Power or Xavier Ellis clone - he's very light on his feet. He's clever in traffic and a good decision-maker.
Matthew Davis
Recruiter 1: Mathew Davis was very impressive. He played half-forward/wing and played particularly well across the whole match.
Recruiter 2: Davis is a nice balanced player. He's got good pace and is a good decision- maker. He is developing nicely.
Darin Stewart
Recruiter 1: Darin Stewart did his job at full-forward, although there are obvious concerns about his kicking. It certainly wasn't evident today, but he has an awkward technique. The fact he kicked five goals was quite impressive.
Recruiter 2: Stewart was good, although he's got an awkward kicking action, but his contested marking was impressive today.
Brendan Whitecross
Recruiter 1: Whitecross has ability and he's definitely got talent, but his execution today wasn't as good as it normally is - more so his decision-making than his actual kicking.
Shane Rogerson
Recruiter 1: Rogerson is predominantly a backman, but he struggled up forward early, before he went down back. It was good to see him play in another position, regardless of whether they won or lost.
Recruiter 2: Rogerson was very disappointing. He was very good in the trial games and even when he went down back he lacked a bit of pace.
David Hill
Recruiter 1: David Hill is another ruckman who has got quite good athletic qualities, but Bellchambers' body strength really made it hard for him in the ruck. Bellchambers won the contest today.
Mitch Enright
Recruiter 1: Mitch Enright played well on the wing, although he didn't enter the championships with much of a reputation. He won plenty of footy, but didn't hurt the opposition with his disposal. Still, at least he put his name forward, as he can find the footy - he's just got to do more with it.
Joseph Daye
Recruiter 1: Daye is an athlete. He's left-sided but has no right-side at all, so that does limit his ability going forward. Tasmania tried to force him onto his right foot and he always tried to get back onto his left. He was inconsistent across the game and his kicking can be erratic. He has talent, but he needs to play four quarters before people can be confident that he should be drafted.
Recruiter 2: I thought he was a bit disappointing today. He can certainly kick the ball with his left foot and is very athletic, but I don't think he works hard enough or reads the play well at all.

From 'The Recruiters' saints.com.au/05Jul07

Results, Goals and best players from both divisions of the 2007 AFL under-18 championships.
DIVISION I:

Saturday, June 30 - Western Australia 15.16 (106) bt Vic Metro 8.10 (58), at Subiaco Oval
Goals: WA: Palmer 5, Sampey 2, Jacky 2, Ellard 2, Yarran 2, Morton, Garlett. Vic Metro: Maric 3, Grimes 2, Kreuzer, Sullivan, Meredith - Best: WA: Palmer, McGinnity, Morton, Starling, Pears, Ellard. Vic Metro: Kreuzer, Hurley, Farmer, Simpson, Sullivan, Lobbe
Sunday, July 1 South Australia 17.10 (112) bt Vic Country 9.8 (62), at AAMI Stadium - Goals: SA: Wright 4, Hartlett 3, Carr 2, Jesson 2, White, Millar, Hicks, Broadbent, Ebert, Stable. - Vic Country: Kay 3, Normington, McKenna, Michaelides, Steven, Hockey, Blaser
Best: SA: Greenwood, Stable, Petrenko, Ebert, Blesing, Wright, Walsh, Fairclough. Vic Country: McKenna, Kangars, Hockey, Suban, Kay, Curnow
Friday, July 6 Western Australia 9.14 (68) bt Vic Country 3.7 (25), at Princes Park - Goals: WA: Ellard 2, Morton 2, Masten 2, Garlett, Yarran, Palmer Vic Country: Hobbs, McKenna, Bell - Best: WA: Palmer, Pears, Myers, Masten, Garlett, Morton, Rich Vic Country: Hobbs, Suban, Selwood, Austin, McEvoy, Hinkley - Vic Metro 7.7 (49) bt South Australia 3.5 (23), at Princes Park - Goals: Vic Metro: Potts 4, DeBruin, Grant, Maric SA: Holmes, White, Staple. - Best: Vic Metro: Farmer, Polkinghorne, Potts, Kreuzer, Hurley, Grimes SA: McNamara, Day, Broadbent, Greenwood, Ebert, Blesing.

DIVISION II:

Saturday, June 23 - Tasmania 17.14 (116) bt Queensland 13.13 (91), at SCG - Goals: TAS: Bowden 5, Cornelius 5, Joseph, Collier, Bellchambers, Mihocek, O'Garey, Murphy, Grima. QLD: Stewart 5, Zorko 2, Savage, Rolfe, Davis, Enright, Mulligan, Jones. - Best: TAS: Bowden, O'Brien, Bellchambers, Grima, Williams, Cornelius. QLD: Gibson, Stewart, Headland, Whitecross, Daye. -
NSW/ACT 20.11 (131) bt Northern Territory 12.11 (83), at Telstra Stadium - Goals: NSW/ACT: Walker 5, McGregor 4, McIntyre 3, Colvin 2, Davis 2, Cleaver, Terlich, Drum, Davies. NT: Rolfe 3, Oliver, Fittock, Stokes, C. Rioli, Motlop, Campbell, Farmer, Calma-Holt, Shannon Rioli. - Best: NSW/ACT: McGregor, Bird, Wilson, Woods, Davis, Overs. NT: Fittock, Oliver, Sharples, C Rioli, Snowdon, Stokes.
Thursday, July 5 Northern Territory 13.12 (90) bt Tasmania 5.15 (45), at Skilled Stadium - Goals: NT: Rolfe 4, Whitehurst 3, Motlop 2, Talbot, Calma-Holt, Phoenix, Shannon Rioli. Tasmania: Bowden 2, Rohizat, O'Garey, McShane - Best: NT: Wonaeamirri, C.Rioli, Fittock, Liddle, Rolfe, Motlop, Stokes. Tasmania: Williams, Bowden, Joseph, Murphy, Sheean, Collier -
NSW-ACT 15.19 (109) bt Queensland 7.5 (47), at Skilled Stadium - Goals: NSW-ACT: Bird 3, McGregor 3, McIntyre 3, Breust 2, Davies, Walker, Terlich, Armstrong. Queensland: Daye, Spackman, Whitecross, Mulligan, Fewkes, Zorko, Magin - Best: NSW-ACT: Ediriwickrama, Davies, Drum, Bruce, Breust, Bird. Queensland: Gibson, Mulligan, Zorko, Pantic, Headland.
Tuesday, July 10 - Northern Territory 17.9 (111) bt Queensland 12.13 (85), at Victoria Park, Melbourne - Goals - NT: C Rioli 7, Rolfe 4, Whitehurst 4, Motlop, Stewart Rioli QLD: Zorko 3, Stewart 2, Magin 2, Mulligan 2, Hill, Fewkes, Enright - Best - NT: Oliver, C Rioli, Wonaeamirri, Liddle, Rolfe, Sharples, Whitehurst QLD: Zorko, Gibson, Stewart, Brittain, Headland, Reid -
NSW-ACT 20.13 (133) bt Tasmania 13.14 (92), at Victoria Park, Melbourne - Goals - NSW-ACT: McGregor 3, Breust 2, Colvin 2, Davies 2, Davis 2, Terlich 2, Ediriwickrama 2, Bird, Reed, Walker, Wilson, Stroobants TAS: Bowden 2, Shade 2, Cornelius 2, O'Garey, Hislop, Collier, Joseph, Salter, Mihocek, Hewitt - Best - NSW-ACT: Bird, Ediriwickrama, Breust, McGregor, Reed, Davies, Cleaver TAS: Joseph, Salter, Cornelius, Bowden, Collier, Bellchambers -

NSW-ACT won division two of the NAB AFL Under-18 Championship after remaining undefeated through the competition. NSW-ACT last previously won division two in 2003. - Craig Bird from Nelson Bay, NSW, won the Hunter Harrison medal for the best and fairest player in division two. - Aaron Joseph (Tasmania), Dayne Zorko (Queensland), Austin Wonaeamirri (Northern Territory) and Bird were the NAB most valuable players in division two.

Information Source: HeraldSun/10Jul07
SEE ALSO U18 Championships