Joss State Zone Trials – Day 5

The Under-15 and Under-16 Joss State Zone Trials wrapped up today at the picturesque St Ignatius’ College, Riverview.

Fourteen teams travelled to Sydney to take part in 42 games of AFL. There was plenty to play for this week with a number of AFL talent scouts looking on and the Sydney Swans and Team GWS searching for players to be a part of their academy’s.

The week not only offered players a platform to showcase their talents, but it also gave them an insight into the life of an AFL player.

While the matches occurred during the day, night time presented players with a chance to learn more about the game through education sessions.

These sessions covered topics on nutrition, stretching, conditioning, umpiring, state expectations and core stability. Nick Stevens and Rohan Smith also talked about their experiences playing the game at the highest level.

Many of the players used the week to seek individual feedback from the experienced coaching personnel at the trials.

Overall, the response from the players was outstanding. They came into the trials wanting to learn more and looking for ways to improve their games. They left the trials determined to work hard so they can fulfill their dreams of playing professional AFL.

DAY FIVE RESULTS

Under-15 results

Game 1: Cats 2.5.17 defeated Rebels 2.2.14
GOALKICKERS
CATS
M. Drummond 1, J. Clothier 1
REBELS
J. Dalgliesh 1, L. Heinjus 1

Game 2: Starz 8.6.54 defeated  Heat 2.1.13
GOALKICKERS
HEAT
J. Johnson 1, D. Holten 1
STARZ
D. Patersib 1, M. Baglin 3, L. Sawtekk 1, E. Sertbas 1, A. Jalloh 2, T. Bigg 1

Game 3: Pigeons 7.8.50 defeated Pioneers 2.2.14
GOALKICKERS
PIGEONS
J. Harris 1, James. Bamford 1, J. Hole 2, P. Syrros 1, C. Andrews 1, J. David-Wright 1
PIONEERS
M. Eastman 1, B. Thomas 1

Under-16 results

Game 1: Rebels 6.3.39 defeated Cats 2.4.16
GOALKICKERS
CATS
S. Drummond 1, N. Wood 1
REBELS
H. Filliponi 1, L. Hampton 1, J. Nunn q, A. Locke 1, C. Slattery 2

Game 2: Starz 6.2.38 defeated Heat 3.0.18
GOALKICKERS
HEAT
D. Risby 1, H. Butchart 1, M. Enders 1
STARZ
A. Morris 1, D. Hadden 1, M. Clarebrough 1, S. Turner 3

Game 3: Pigeons 5.2.32 defeated Pioneers 1.3.9
GOALKICKERS
PIGEONS
J. Sutherland 1, D. Lycakis 1, J. Lorinczi 1, T. Green 1, D. Cullen 1
PIONEERS
J. Dwyer