TEAM TALK – NSW/ACT U16 Rams & NEAFL

 

NSW/ACT U16 Rams

Ahead of Round One of the NAB AFL U16 Championships starting next weekend, the AFL NSWACT U16 Rams have gone into camp in Albury today. The squad of 25 was named earlier this week.

The Rams have a week to prepare for their match against Tasmania on Monday, 12 June 2017 at Blacktown International Sportspark.

 

NEAFL

Round 10 of the NEAFL sees some important games for our teams from NSW/ACT, with three of the clubs holding strong finals aspirations.

The Canberra Demons are at home to Aspley in an important mid-season clash. With the teams sitting sixth and fifth respectively, the match is a great chance for both clubs to cement their place in the top six.

The Demons will be wanting to bounce back after a tough loss to Sydney University last weekend, with a number of their stronger players having unusually quiet performances. The likes of Alex Bruce will be wanting to get back on top of the Aspley midfield, and Jordan Harper will be looking to build on his 37 touches last week.

Nick Pleming and Josh Bennett are two massive ‘ins’ for the Demons side this weekend. Pleming’s inclusion is a much needed boost for the Canberra midfield, with his industrial attitude sorely missed against the Students last week. Illustrious goal kicker Bennett also returns after a few weeks out, and will provide the Demons with a physical presence up forward.

At Spotless Stadium, the GWS GIANTS welcome back a number of big-names in their important clash against the Redland Bombers.

Sitting in ninth position, the 2016 Premiers will be looking to secure only their second win of the season in the curtain raiser against the similarly struggling Bombers.

Tim Mohr comes back into the team after being involved with the senior side in their win against West Coast Eagles. The GIANTS also welcome back Jeremy Finlayson and Isaac Cumming.

The biggest name to play will be Tendai Mzungu, with the 31-year-old making his way back from a hamstring injury. The former Fremantle Docker succumbed to the injury in Round 1 against the Adelaide Crows, and his inclusion in the NEAFL side will provide plenty of AFL experience.

The final game this round sees the high-flying Sydney University take the tough trip up to Darwin. The NT Thunder are a hard team at home, but are not unbeatable, losing to Canberra and the Swans in recent weeks. It will take a strong performance from the Students to continue their good form this season.

There is only one change to the Sydney University side this weekend with James Brain coming into the team, a sign of confidence after their strong win against the Demons.

Xavier Richards will be looking to improve his accuracy coming off 2.6, and Lewis Stevenson will want to build off the back of his impressive 42-disposal game.

A win would put the pressure on the Sydney Swans at the top of the ladder, who have the bye this weekend.

 

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