The next batch of potential WA bred AFL superstars will be on show on Sunday morning at Subiaco Oval when WA host NSW/ACT in their first round NAB AFL U18 Championship match prior to Fremantle’s clash against Port Adelaide.
Captained by Subiaco’s Daniel Rich and Vice Captained by Swan Districts’ Nicholas Naitanui, WA’s line up are ready to defend the title they claimed last year at the Championships and, if their form to date is anything to go by, look set to impress against NSW/ACT. In their final practice match, WA defeated WA Country by five goals to give them a handy confidence boost heading into the Championships.
Fremantle’s own NSW scholarship player Max Wilson will also be in action and looking to impress as he represents his state.
Bouncedown on Sunday between WA and NSW/ACT is 11:30am.
WA Players to watch on Sunday.
Daniel Rich – Captain
• Member of WA’s 2008 NAB AFL U18 Championship winning team
• Played in Subiaco’s 2007 league premiership team as a 17 year old
• AFL / AIS Academy member in 2007
• Touted as a top 5 draft pick in this year’s AFL National draft
Nicholas Naitanui – Vice Captain
• Member of WA’s 2008 NAB AFL U18 Championship winning team
• AFL / AIS Academy member in 2007
• Touted as a top 5 draft pick in this year’s AFL National draft
• Has played league for Swan Districts prior to this years 18’s championships
Matt DeBoer
• Member of WA’s 2008 NAB AFL U18 Championship winning team
• Was eligible for last years AFL Draft but opted not to nominate due to personal reasons
• Has played league for Claremont prior to this years 18’s championships
• Touted as a top 20 draft pick in this years national draft
WA’s best on show in curtain raiser
The next batch of potential WA bred AFL superstars will be on show on Sunday morning at Subiaco Oval when WA host NSW/ACT in their first round NAB AFL U18 Champ
