2020 Under 18 Profiles

Get to know our Under 18 players ahead of this Saturday’s 2020 Torrens University Cup Grand Final!

Number: 1
Height: 177cm
Weight: 66 Kg
Cooper is a speedy line breaking bottom ager who can play inside and outside. He is a natural ball-winner who can damage up forward and at the stoppage.

Number: 2
Height: 173cm
Weight: 65 Kg
A classy and composed bottom ager who is most dangerous around the stoppage and goal front. Zac makes the most of every touch and is a deceptively strong aerial marker.

Number: 3
Height: 170cm
Weight: 63 Kg
Playing up as a U16, Tyson is an old-fashioned footballer – tough on the inside and built for the pressure game. Always up for the fight, he is a natural contested ball winner.

Number: 4
Height: 170cm
Weight: 69 Kg
One of the best ball-winners and classiest players in the competition – Henry has in and under grunt with skills on both sides of the body. Played League earlier this season.

Number: 5
Height: 175cm
Weight: 65 Kg
An elite athlete who can run all day – the son of Stephen – Ethan works opposition players into the ground outside the contest and has new strength inside. Great user by hand.

Number: 6
Height: 175cm
Weight: 71 Kg
Very classy ball user who likes to set up play with his excellent kicking skills. Michael displays high-level football intelligence, always making solid decisions and taking the game on.

Number: 7
Height: 176cm
Weight: 67 Kg
A medium-sized threat who is a dangerous lead-up and crumbing forward – able to play tall and small. Has a tough edge but shows genuine class.

Number: 8
Height: 178cm
Weight: 74 Kg
A tough and versatile player – Bailey has the strength to play inside and the athleticism to defend tall and small forwards alike – raw potential.

Number: 9
Height: 177cm
Weight: 68 Kg
A super aggressive ball carrier – Alastair never wastes a chance to carry the ball through the lines and get the ball moving forward deep.

Number: 10
Height: 177cm
Weight: 70 Kg
One of our captains and a true leader down back, Mitch plays a super team-oriented style of game – specialising in one percentage plays. A real general from behind the play.

Number: 10
Height: 178cm
Weight: 82 Kg
An inside midfielder, Xavier thrives off the contested and physical side of the game. Likes creeping forward and getting dangerous at the crumbs of the talls as well.

Number: 13
Height: 183cm
Weight: 73 Kg
A true athletic prospect – with elite agility and good aerial skills – Marcus is a lively forward who works his backside off up and down the ground.

Number: 14
Height: 179cm
Weight: 78 Kg
James is a super composed decision-maker who likes to read the ball behind the play or through the contest. Has the ability to go forward and take marks as well.

Number: 15
Height: 178cm
Weight: 78 Kg
An EP product and younger brother of draftee Kade Chandler – Harlee brings penetrating run and carry with exceptionally clean disposal usage – also known for his tough edge.

Number: 16
Height: 181cm
Weight: 71 Kg
High flying half-forward who loves going up vertically with his strong hands. Shows his versatility and can play off the ground with speed and endurance to burn.

Number: 17
Height: 182cm
Weight: 75 Kg
An elite user by foot and an excellent reader of the ball – Daniel brings class and smarts to our side. Played several League games this year and should be on the radar from above.

Number: 18
Height: 181cm
Weight: 80 Kg
William embodies what team first and hard-working football looks like. An elite worker on the field (rivalled by none) and selfless team man – has strong hands and can damage sides.

Number: 19
Height: 183cm
Weight: 73 Kg
A dangerous ball carrier who has a flair for taking the game on – head down and line breaking at the truest sense. Played numerous Reserves games this season and faired well.

Number: 20
Height: 176cm
Weight: 73 Kg
An utter competitor in the truest sense – Louis is a hard-nosed in and under player who tackles and competes above most top agers. Will throw his body on the line to win any contest.

Number: 21
Height: 177cm
Weight: 70 Kg
Perhaps the best athlete in the competition – with line-breaking speed, elite endurance and solid strength. Jack is a damaging player who almost played League this year.

Number: 22
Height: 178cm
Weight: 69 Kg
Few players battle for the ball in 1 on 1 scenarios like Ronald does at his best. Rarely beaten, he also brings dash and carry from half-back – an exciting prospect.

Number: 23
Height: 188cm
Weight: 80 Kg
A true utility who can play every line on the field – even competing against talls down the spine. James will bring strength and grunt to every contest he is near.

Number: 25
Height: 184cm
Weight: 85 Kg
One of the smartest footballers in the side, Nathan is a half-forward who looks to work up high and roll deep with his left foot. Accurate shot for goal and plenty of work ethic once fit.

Number: 26
Height: 183cm
Weight: 72Kg
A team-oriented player – Peter goes about his business and does whatever the team requires. Versatile enough to play every line, his contested marking and composure are solid for his age.

Number: 27
Height: 195cm
Weight: 92 Kg
Likely the best ruck in the league, Nathan competes in the hit out but just as much at ground level as a fourth mid. His ability to play the GB and CM is unmatched – lives for the contest.

Number: 28
Height: 182cm
Weight: 69 Kg
A quick and wirey outside runner – Ben shows speed and athleticism for aerial contests and loves to accelerate with overlap run and then use his booming left foot.

Number: 30
Height: 193cm
Weight: 87 Kg
A late bloomer physically, Finn has grown into his figure and become a commanding presence on the field. An excellent mark overhead and on the lead, has been dominant up forward.

Number: 31
Height: 193cm
Weight: 81 Kg
One of our captains, Sam is a smart tall who loves to compete 1v1 and set us up from behind. Growing every week with his intercepting ability his booming kick damages opposition.

Number: 32
Height: 200cm
Weight: 82 Kg
A traditional tap ruckman who is growing more and more every week. Lachie displays excellent hit out craft and confidence to take the game on – shows plenty of potential.

Number: 33
Height: 193cm
Weight: 81 Kg
A big, bodied bottom ager with plenty of potential – able to lock down opposition forwards and even go into the ruck. Once his fitness is developed, he will be a super versatile player.

Number: 34
Height: 198cm
Weight: 92 Kg
Fully fit Ned is one of the best ruckmen in the competition – a fierce competitor who fights on the ground and in the air. Super unlucky with injuries thus far – plenty to see.

Number: 37
Height: 175cm
Weight: 65 Kg
A super smart and disciplined player – Connor was unlucky to be stuck behind a state-level player in his position and will be an excellent starter (inside and out) in the future for us.

Number: 38
Height: 185cm
Weight: 88Kg
Having joined our program late, Charlie has proved himself a tough inside user with classy ball use by hand & a solid work rate. Expect him to feature prominently next season.

Number: 39
Height: 177cm
Weight: 75 Kg
A lively and nimble goal sneak Alex shows real x factor and goal sense up forward – as was seen averaging a goal a game in the reserves and 3+ goals for us.

Number: 40
Height: 177cm
Weight: 75 Kg
Having debuted for the Reserves in the final minor round match – Thomas is a hard-working inside midfielder who gut runs and loves to link through the corridor by hand and foot.