State 16s named for Nationals

Western Australia’s State 16s squad has been announced for the 2013 NAB AFL National 16s Championships at Blacktown, NSW from July 6-13.

The State 16s are aiming for back-to-back titles in Division 1 lead by experienced development coach John Hancock, who was State 18s Assistant Coach last year and an Assistant Coach for the State 16s in 2010 and 2011.

The State Academy players have undertaken skills training, leadership, nutrition and education sessions to enhance their overall development in the lead up to the Championships. The final squad has been selected based on form, fitness and commitment to the program.

WAFC State Academy Manager Raff Guadagnino said he expected this year’s 16s to be on of WA’s strongest ever groups. “The state selectors and I believe the WAFL development programs have taken player development to a new level, which has produce such promising talent.” Guadagnino said.

A WA North West side, which includes players from the Kimberley, Pilbara, and Gascoyne regions, will also compete in Pool C (Division 3) of the Championships, where they will also be aiming to defend their 2012 title. The WA North West squad will be finalised following a training camp in Perth this weekend.

STATE 16s SQUAD

Jumper No.
First Name
Surname
WAFL Club
DOB
H
W

2
Oliver
Parish
East Fremantle
24.03.1997
169
57

3
Haydn
Matthews
Peel Thunder
07.05.1997
179
67

4
Ben
Miller
East Perth
06.12.1997
178
75

5
Russell
Wynne
Claremont
29.03.1997
179
55

6
Thomas
Bennett
East Fremantle
30.04.1997
180
70

7
Kade
Stewart
South Fremantle
16.01.1997
179
64

12
Yestin
Eades
Swan Districts
10.02.1997
182
74

14
Mitchel
Curnow
Peel Thunder
23.04.1997
177
69

15
Ethan
Burnett
Subiaco
02.02.1997
182
78

16
Joel
McComb
South Fremantle
25.03.1997
177
81

17
Aden
Wilkins
Claremont
10.05.1997
184
67

18
James
Harrold
East Fremantle
06.02.1997
181
76

20
Mitchell
Antonio
West Perth
18.03.1997
185
60

23
Callum
Ah Chee
South Fremantle
09.10.1997
180
69

24
Greg
Clark
Subiaco
24.05.1997
191
81

27
Luke
Shepherd
Peel Thunder
31.08.1997
186
78

28
Liam
Tedesco
Subiaco
12.06.1997
182
72

30
Jesse
Mirco
South Fremantle
28.01.1997
187
83

33
Jacob
Turner
West Perth
05.01.1997
187
80

34
Bradley
Kersten
South Fremantle
02.06.1997
187
81

35
Bailey
Rogers
Claremont
22.03.1997
182
74

36
Brandon
Smith
Peel Thunder
06.06.1997
190
84

39
Jake
Bloomfield
Peel Thunder
29.07.1997
182
80

40
Blair
Della Franca
East Perth
17.01.1997
194
83

41
Dylan
Smith
Swan Districts
07.02.1997
197
65

CHAMPIONSHIP FIXTURES

Blacktown International Sportspark

Division 1

WA v Victoria Country – Saturday 6 July 2.30pm

WA v SA – Tuesday 9 July 1.10pm

WA v Victoria Metro – Friday 12 July 10am

Pool C

WA North West v World – Sunday 7 July 11am

WA North West v Boomerangs – Wednesday 10 July 2.20pm

WA North West v South Pacific – Saturday 13 July 11.30am