State Talent and DraftAAMI WA Football State 16s Girls finish carnival on a high
Jordan McArdle
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16 Apr 2026
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The West Australian Football Commission is delighted to reveal the State 16’s?Academy squad for 2022.
Thirty-five players have been named ahead of this year’s U16’s AFL National Championships and the WAFC congratulates the clubs and schools who’ve helped players earn selection.
WAFC State Talent Manager Adam Jones believes the players chosen will do their state proud.
“It was very challenging to finalise the last couple of spots in the squad, with some late Futures Matches playing a significant role in selection.
Former Claremont Colts Premiership coach Ross McQueen will oversee the team, with his Assistants including Antoni Grover, Andrew Browne, Scott Moore, Simon Bergin, and Mark Seaby.
“Ross brings a wealth of experience and success in junior coaching to the role.
A winner of multiple flags at the Tigers means he is perfect for the position,” Jones said.
For many of the teenagers, it’s an important step in their football journey.
“It’s the first opportunity for these boys to represent their state and test themselves against the best in Australia.
It will also be an opportunity for AFL scouts to assess the potential of players,” Jones said.
WA will play a Trial game against the West Perth Colts next month, before they travel for their opening match of the Championships against South Australia on Sunday June 26 in Adelaide.
STATE 16’S SQUAD
Austin van der Struyf
Claremont
Christ Church Grammar
Hugh Boxshall
Claremont
Scotch College
Jaxon Douglas
Claremont
Scotch College
Lucas Ravenhill
Claremont
Will Thomas
Claremont
Jacob Calabrese
East Fremantle
William Akec
East Perth
Trinity College
Tyler Lindberg
East Perth
South West Academy
Xavier Walsh
East Perth
Trinity College
Albert Esterhuysen
Peel Thunder
Bo Allan
Peel Thunder
Darcy Peterson
Peel Thunder
South West Academy
Deian Roberts
Peel Thunder
Harry Case
Peel Thunder
Lukas Jakovich
Peel Thunder
Ali al–Shuweli
Perth
Cooper Moore
Perth
Caylon Seelander
Subiaco
Aquinas College
Koopa Walsh
Subiaco
Malachi Champion
Subiaco
Mitch Bell
Subiaco
Thomas MacGillivray
Subiaco
Xavier Hickey
Subiaco
Anthony Hansen
Swan Districts
South West Academy
Chayse Martinson
Swan Districts
South West Academy
Cody Ryan
Swan Districts
South West Academy
Colby McDonald
Swan Districts
South West Academy
Harrison Chreighton
Swan Districts
Harry Jones
Swan Districts
South West Academy
Otis Harvey
Swan Districts
Hale
Thomas Cathcart
Swan Districts
Baylee Payne
West Perth
Kayde Sherwood
West Perth
Kayle Gerreyn
West Perth
Wesley College
Trent Hiscock
West Perth
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