State Talent and DraftWho caught the eye in first State 18s trial game
Jordan McArdle
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28 Apr 2026
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Three games showcasing the best young talent in Western Australia will be played this weekend with DEPPRO WA State 16s, 17s and 18s matches scheduled against South Australia and the Allies.
Saturday, June 24
HBF Arena – Joondalup
12pm – State 17s Western Australia v South Australia
Sunday, June 25
Leederville Oval
10am – State 16s Western Australia v South Australia
12.30pm – State 18s Western Australia v Allies
Entry to all three games is free.
The State 17s game is a new initiative which is scheduled to be an annual event between Western Australia and South Australia to showcase 17-year-old talent.
The State 16s game will be WA’s first of the 2017 NAB AFL National 16s Championships. It will be followed by games against Victoria Country at Metricon Stadium on July 10 and Victoria Metro at the GABBA on July 14.
The State 18s will play their third game of the 2017 NAB AFL National 18s Championships against the Allies following a one point win against South Australia and 38-point loss to Victoria Metro.
The Allies is a combined side consisting of players selected from the NAB AFL National 18s Academy Series, which was played from March to May between teams from the Brisbane Lions, Gold Coast, Greater Western Sydney and Sydney Swans Academies, as well as Tasmania and the Northern Territory.
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