Introducing your NSW/ACT boys Allies 2023
The 2023 AFL National Championships – U18 Boys gets underway on 4 June and the Allies has 12 players from NSW and the ACT in the squad.
The Allies comprises the best U18 talent from NSW, ACT, NT, Queenland and Tasmania. The team takes on interstate rivals Vic Metro, Vic Country, Western Australia and South Australia.
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See details on the 2023 National Championships here including selections and how to watch.
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We wanted to get to know our next crop of local (and possibly AFL) superstars. See below for a brief overview of our dozen players ready to take the next step in their footy journey.
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Max Rider
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Born: 28/08/2005
Club: UNSW Eastern Suburbs/Sydney Swans Academy
Height: 186cm
Allies jumper number: 18
Nickname: TBC!
Position: Forward
Model my game on: Toby Greene
What do you want to get out of the National Championships: To play with the best of the best and get drafted.
Scouting notes: Athletic forward who competes well and can create scoring opportunities. Good conversion rate when in front of goal.
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Caleb May
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Born: 13/05/2005
Club: South West Sydney Blues/Sydney Swans Academy
Height: 206cm
Allies jumper number: 44
Nickname: Mayzy
Position: Ruck
Model my game on: Tim English and Max Gawn
What do you want to get out of the National Championships: Getting around the boys getting to know each one of them and enjoying my experience playing in each one of these games.
Scouting notes: At 206cm, a developing ruckman who gives team first ball use at stoppage. Developing strong marking habits around ground.
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Tye Gander
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Born: 04/04/2004
Club: St George Dragons/Sydney Swans Academy
Height: 193cm
Allies jumper number: 29
Nickname: Tyeson
Position: Half forward/utility
Model my game on: Jeremy Cameron
What do you want to get out of the National Championships: A chance to improve skills and refine techniques and gain valuable experience competing against the best of the best.
Scouting notes: Versatile athletic type who can take spectacular marks. Reads game well and consistently presents when forward.
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Harvey Thomas
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Born: 08/08/2005
Club: Turvey Park/GIANTS Academy
Height: 177cm
Allies jumper number: 6
Nickname: Harv
Position: Midfield/utility
Model my game on: Errol Gulden
What do you want to get out of the National Championships: Win the championships, compete with and beat the best.
Scouting notes: Small versatile type who uses ball well by both hand and foot. Reads game well to make good decisions.
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Indhi Kirk
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Born: 31/08/2004
Club: UNSW Eastern Suburbs/Sydney Swans Academy
Height: 181cm
Allies jumper number: 14
Nickname: Kirky
Position: Midfield/forward
Model my game on: Zak Butters and Callum Mills
What do you want to get out of the National Championships: Play my confident brand of footy with in a very talented team and win as many games as we can.
Scouting notes: Son of Swan great, Brett. Hard inside mid who uses ball well by both hand and foot. Good mark for his size.
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Lachie Cabor
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Born: 28/09/2005
Club: Shellharbour/Sydney Swans Academy
Height: 181cm
Allies jumper number: 7
Nickname: TBA!
Position: Midfield/high defender
Model my game on: I like to take bits and pieces from different AFL players so can’t pick one.
What do you want to get out of the National Championships: Hoping to win it all with the Allies and play some good footy.
Scouting notes: AFL Academy member. Versatile small who can play in a variety of roles. Powers out of contest.
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Caiden Cleary
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Born: 05/03/2005
Club: Sydney University/Sydney Swans Academy
Height: 182cm
Allies jumper number: 3
Nickname: Sids
Position: Inside midfielder
Model my game on: Luke Parker, Josh Kennedy, Josh Dunkley
What do you want to get out of the National Championships: Hopefully keep my spot in a winning side all 4 games putting my best foot forward for November.
Scouting notes: AFL Academy member. Inside mid who consistently wins multiple possessions. Has been performing well in the Coates Talent League games thus far.
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Phoenix Gothard
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Born: 07/09/2005
Club: Albury Tigers/Murray Bushrangers
Height: 179cm
Allies jumper number: 11
Nickname: Pheno
Position: Small forward
Model my game on: Zak Butters and Tom Papley
What do you want to get out of the National Championships: Firstly to be recognised for my skills and talent but also importantly to absorb all information from experienced coaches to better my game and personal growth as a player and individual, both on and off the field. I also hope to greater develop AFL standards, disciplines and commitment that will benefit me as a player.
Scouting notes: Small forward who is super quick and clean with great goal sense.
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Charlie McCormack
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Born: 02/04/2005
Club: Coolamon/GIANTS Academy
Height: 198cm
Allies jumper number: 30
Nickname: Chuck
Position: Forward
Model my game on: Jeremy Cameron
What do you want to get out of the National Championships: To play the best footy against the best and but my best foot forward and to make some new mates.
Scouting notes: A developing tall who plays mainly forward. Good hands below knees and attacks ball with intent at marking contests
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Jack Glanvill
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Born: 09/05/2005
Club: Turvey Park/GIANTS Academy
Height: 186cm
Allies jumper number: 19
Nickname: Jook
Position: Midfield
Model my game on: Scott Pendlebury
What do you want to get out of the National Championships: Enjoy it and play some good footy.
Scouting notes: Highly skilled ball winner who is very creative and consistently brings teammates into the game.
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Dayne Posthuma
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Born: 17/03/2004
Club: Queanbeyan/GIANTS Academy
Height: 200cm
Allies jumper number: 42
Nickname: Dayno
Position: Key defender
Model my game on: Sam Taylor – I like the way he competes and can intercept as well as bring the ball to ground when he needs.
What do you want to get out of the National Championships: Continue to develop my skills against a high level of competition, and just to learn as much as I can from all the coaches involved.
Scouting notes: A developing tall defender who uses size to negate opponents in marking contests. Can provide intercept marking option.
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Connor O’Sullivan
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Born: 13/05/2005
Club: Albury Tigers/Murray Bushrangers
Height: 198cm
Allies jumper number: 41
Nickname: Con
Position: Key Forward/Back
Model my game on: No player in particular but influenced by players like Jeremy Cameron and Darcy Moore.
What do you want to get out of the National Championships: As a group we want to take out the champs, individually just challenge myself against the strongest opposition.
Scouting notes: AFL Academy member. Key position tall who reads the game well. Can play back or forward. Good marking player.
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