Under-18 RAMS squad announced

Fifty NSW/ACT AFL players have been given an opportunity to play in the coveted NAB Under-18 National Championships following their selection in the 50-player Under-18 NSW/ACT RAMS squad.

Click here for the names of the players selected in the RAMS squad.

Coaching the RAMS at the Under-18 NAB Nationals will be former Carlton vice-captain and 231-gamer, Nick Stevens.

Stevens, who spent January in Coffs Harbour at the Joss State Zone Trials identifying players to lead the NSW/ACT contingent in June and July, said he is looking forward to working with so many talented players.

“The squad in my eyes represents a broad range of skill sets applicable to today’s modern game. With players coming from all corners of NSW and the ACT, the squad is a true representation of the number of skilful athletes coming through the Talented Player Program,” Stevens said.

“The camp in March will be a good starting point for players in terms of learning team expectations and setting goals. The coaching group will be consistently evaluating and assessing players from inside and outside the squad as the season progresses, in an effort to get the best possible results come Nationals.”

The NAB Under-18 Nationals will be held at various locations around Australia in June and July. See below for more detail.

RAMS key dates:

March 4-6
Under-18 RAMS training camp, Albury

April 30
TAC Cup – RAMS v Northern Knights, Melbourne

May 7
TAC Cup – RAMS v Murray Bushrangers, Albury

May 28
TAC Cup – RAMS v Western Jets, Melbourne

NAB Rising Stars National Championships
June 4 – RAMS v Vic Metro, Sydney
June 11 – RAMS v South Australia, Adelaide
June 25 – RAMS v Tasmania, Launceston
July 2 – RAMS v Queensland, Melbourne
July 7 – RAMS v Northern Territory, Melbourne

* Please note, key dates are subject to change.