Hill claims DEPPRO WA State 16s MVP Award

Perth Football Club’s Ian Hill was announced DEPPRO WA State 16s MVP at the conclusion of the AFL National 16s Championships in Queensland today, Friday July 8.

Hill starred in the forward line for WA with four goals against Victoria Country, one against South Australia and another three against Victoria Metro, while also showcasing his speed, skill and high-flying marking ability.

WA finished the Championships as runners-up after defeating Victoria Country and Victoria Metro, but losing narrowly to South Australia, who remained undefeated to take out the Championship.

WA was well led by captain Rylie Morgan, who collected another 28 possessions against Victoria Metro to back up a 34-posession game against Victoria Country.

Hill collected 20 possessions to go with his three goals against Victoria Metro, while other leading possession getters were Joyce 19, Riley 18, Tucker 18, Carter 17, Spooner 17 and Stack 17.

Stack’s efforts were also a highlight in the forward line for WA, while ruckman Xavier Peacock gave WA first use of the ball on many ocassions. Louis Miller was also outstanding in defence and Jason Carter provide great outside run to be among WA’s other best players.

Photo: Ian Hill with coach John Hancock

SCOREBOARD

Friday July 8 at Southport

Western Australia 4.3 7.5 10.7 14.10 (94)

Victoria Metro 1.0 2.1 6.4 9.6 (60)

WA Goals: Hill 3, Cullen 2, O’Reilly 2, Smallwood 2, Chambers, Clarke, Stack, Willcocks, Medhat 1

WA Disposals: Morgan 28, Hill 20, Joyce 19, Riley 18, Tucker 18, Carter 17, Spooner 17, Stack 17

Monday July 4 at Metricon Stadium

Western Australia 5.2 8.6 12.9 13.16 (94)

Victoria Country 2.1 4.3 7.7 7.9 (51)

WA Goals: Hill 4, Stack 3, Medhat 2, Smallwood, Moore, Fazioli, Willcocks

WA Disposals: Morgan 34, Joyce 22, Carter 19, Miller 19, Fazioli 19, Smallwood 17, Spooner 17

Saturday June 25 at AAMI Stadium

South Australia 3.5 4.8 4.12 10.14 (74)
Western Australia 4.2 5.4 8.7 10.7 (67)

GOALS

SA: Rozee 2, Martin 2, Rankine 2, Lewis, Irra, Kennerley, Gould
WA: O’Reilly 2, Morgan, Hill, Stack, Carter, Medhat, Peacock, Chambers, Moore

BEST

SA: Flinn, Lewis, Lochowiak, Rankin, Wilkinson
WA: Joyce, Hill, Carter, Miller, Spooner, Murphy