The AFL has today released updated squads for the two NAB AFL All Stars matches which will be played as part of AFL Grand Final week.
Seven Queenslanders will will head down to Melbourne on Grand Final weekend to take part.
Jack Bowes and Declan Watson will play in the under 18 game on Friday, while Brayden Crossley, Jack Clayton, Harry Simington, Kwabye Boakye and Connor Ballenden will play in tehe Under 17 curtain raiser to the AFL Grand Final.
The matches will bring together the best Under 17 and Under 18 male footballers in Australia and provide fans with an opportunity to watch the next generation of AFL stars.
The teams in both matches will be named after former AFL champions Chris Judd and Michael O’Loughlin, and can be found below.
NAB AFL Academy coach Brendan Sanderson will coach the Chris Judd teams and NSW/ACT and Allies coach Tadhg Kennelly will coach the Michael O’Loughlin teams.
Please find attached a poster with match details. To request a high resolution version please contact david.oneill@afl.com.au.
2016 NAB AFL All Stars matches:
Friday September 30 – Grand Final Eve
Judd v O’Loughlin Under-18s
Punt Road Oval at 1.30pm
This match will be televised LIVE on FOX FOOTY
Saturday October 1 – Toyota AFL Grand Final Day
Judd v O’Loughlin Under-17s
MCG at 10am
This match will be streamed LIVE on AFL.com.au.
AFL National and International Talent Manager Kevin Sheehan said the matches provided the best young players in Australia with a fantastic opportunity.
“For players chosen in the Under 18s match on Friday, they have the chance to enhance their draft prospects ahead of the NAB AFL Draft in Sydney on Friday November 25,” Sheehan said.
“The game pits the best players against one another in what should be a highly skilful and entertaining match that will be followed closely by AFL club recruiting staff.
“The game also provides a spectacle for fans to watch after the completion of the Toyota AFL Grand Final Parade.
“For players selected to be part of the Under 17s All Stars Match, they opportunity to play on the MCG on AFL Grand Final Day, which will be an invaluable experience.
“Given clubs now have the option to trade future draft picks and the inclusion of players who are potential father/son picks, this match will also be watched closely by AFL recruiters.”
At the conclusion of each match, one player will receive a NAB Best on Ground Award.
The AFL is also partnering with Ladder, the official charity partner of the AFLPA, for the for the All Star Matches to raise awareness of youth homelessness.
NAB AFL All Stars Under 18 Squads
Chris Judd Under 18s
1 Shai Bolton South Fremantle WA
2 Josh Daicos Oakleigh Chargers VIC M
3 Ben Ainsworth Gippsland Power VIC C
4 Andrew McGrath Sandringham Dragons VIC M
5 Brandan Parfitt NT Thunder/North Adelaide NT
6 Alex Villis Norwood SA
7 Jordan Gallucci Eastern Ranges VIC M
8 Harry Perryman Collingullie NSW/ACT
9 Hugh McCluggage North Ballarat Rebels VIC C
10 Bailey Morrish Dandenong Stingrays VIC C
11 Will Hayward North Adelaide SA
12 Tim Taranto Sandringham Dragons VIC M
13 Joe Atley Bendigo Pioneers VIC C
14 Hamish Brayshaw Sandringham Dragons VIC M
15 Jack Bowes Cairns QLD
21 Sam Powell-Pepper East Perth WA
22 Joshua Begley Eastern Ranges VIC M
23 Cameron Zurhaar East Fremantle WA
24 Jarrod Berry North Ballarat Rebels VIC C
25 Jordan Ridley Oakleigh Chargers VIC M
26 Josh Battle Dandenong Stingrays VIC C
27 Oscar Junker Western Jets VIC M
28 Griffin Logue Swan Districts WA
29 Jack Maibaum Eastern Ranges VIC M
32 Declan Watson Aspley QLD
33 Todd Marshall Murray Bushrangers NSW/ACT
34 Esava Ratougolea Murray Bushrangers VIC C
35 Max Lynch Murray Bushrangers NSW/ACT
Michael O’Loughlin Under 18s
1 Liam Baker West Perth WA
2 Ben Jarman North Adelaide SA
3 Kym LeBois North Adelaide SA
4 Callum Brown Eastern Ranges VIC M
5 Sam Petrevski-Seton Claremont WA
6 Harry Morrison Murray Bushrangers VIC C
7 Isaac Cumming Broken Hill NSW/ACT
8 Oliver Florent Sandringham Dragons VIC M
9 Cedric Cox North Ballarat Rebels VIC C
10 Myles Poholke Dandenong Stingrays VIC C
11 Jonty Scharenberg Glenelg SA
12 Sam Walker Glenelg SA
13 Mitchell Hinge Glenelg SA
14 Dylan Clarke Eastern Ranges VIC M
21 Ben Davis UNSW NSW/ACT
22 Willem Drew North Ballarat Rebels VIC C
23 Will Brodie Murray Bushrangers VIC C
24 Will Setterfield Sandringham Dragons NSW/ACT
25 Jake Waterman Claremont WA
26 Ryan Garthwaite Murray Bushrangers NSW/ACT
27 Josh Rotham West Perth WA
28 Jack Scrimshaw Sandringham Dragons VIC M
29 Brennan Cox WWT SA
30 Pat Kerr Oakleigh Chargers VIC M
32 Zachary Sproule Murray Bushrangers NSW/ACT
33 Sean Darcy Geelong Falcons VIC C
34 Tony Olango NT Thunder NT
35 Timothy English South Fremantle WA
NAB AFL All Stars Under 17 Squads
Chris Judd Under 17s
1 Charlie Spargo Albury/Melb Grammar/Giants NSW/ACT
3 Patrick Naish Nth Knights/Ivanhoe VIC M
4 Jack Powell Ainslie/Giants NSW/ACT
5 Jake Patmore Claremont/Christ Church Grammar WA
6 Brendan Myers Wagga NSW/ACT
7 Matthew Ling Geelong Falcons VIC C
8 Jordan Johnston North Ballarat Rebels VIC C
9 Lochie O’Brien Bendigo Pioneers/South Mildura VIC C
10 Isaac Hewson Norwood SA
11 Jack Petruccelle Northern Knights VIC M
12 Hunter Clark Dandenong Stingrays/Mt Martha VIC C
13 James Worpel Geelong Falcons VIC C
14 Cameron Rayner Western Jets VIC M
15 Dominic Grant Wanderers/North Adelaide NT
16 Adam Cerra Eastern Ranges VIC M
17 Paddy Dow Bendigo Pioneers VIC C
18 Darcy Fogarty Glenelg/Lucindale SA
21 Lachlan Pascoe Norwood SA
22 Cody Henness Gippsland Power/Sale VIC C
23 Sam Taylor Swan Districts WA
24 Jarrod Brander Geel Grammar/Wentworth/Giants NSW/ACT
25 Oscar Clavarino Dandenong Stingrays/Berwick VIC C
32 Alex Paech Walla Walla/Giants NSW/ACT
33 Nathan Richards Griffith/Giants NSW/ACT
34 Brayden Crossley GC Suns Acad / Labrador QLD
35 Tom De Koning Dandenong Stingrays VIC C
Michael O’Loughlin Under 17s
1 Tyrone Hayes Gippsland Power/Lakes Entrance VIC C
2 Aaron Darling Dandenong Stingrays/Balnarring VIC C
3 Jack Higgins Oakleigh Chargers/East Malvern/ VIC M
4 Lachlan Fogarty Western Jets/Spotswood VIC M
5 Ethan Penrith Northern Knights VIC M
6 Kane Farrell Bendigo Pioneers/Eaglehawk VIC C
7 Aidan Quigley Gippsland Power/Yinnar VIC C
8 Jack Clayton West Juniors QLD
9 Joel Garner Eastern Ranges/Wandin/Scotch Coll VIC M
10 Aiden Domic North Ballarat Rebels VIC C
11 Jaidyn Stephenson Eastern Ranges/Ferntree Gully VIC M
12 Andrew McPherson Woodville West Torrens SA
13 Jackson Edwards Glenelg SA
14 Changkuoth Jiath Gippsland Power VIC C
21 Harry Simington Labrador QLD
22 Kwabye Boakye GC Suns Academy/ Rockhampton QLD
23 Isaac Morrisby Sandringham Dragons VIC M
24 Aaron Naughton Peel Thunder WA
25 Toby Wooller Oakleigh Chargers VIC M
26 Noah Balta Calder Cannons VIC M
27 Thomas Schmusch Woodville West Torrens/Port Districts SA
28 Nathan Kreuger South Adelaide SA
32 Hayden McLean Sandringham Dragons VIC M
33 Connor Ballenden West Juniors QLD
34 Callum Coleman-Jones Sturt/Unley SA
35 Sam Hayes Eastern Ranges VIC M
The NAB AFL All Stars is part of the NAB AFL Rising Stars Program, which supports grassroots players and football communities and helps young Australians fulfil their dream of playing in the AFL. The NAB AFL Rising Stars Program also comprises the following elements:
• NAB AFL Rising Star
• NAB AFL Draft
• NAB AFL Draft Combine
• NAB AFL Trade Period
• NAB AFL Under-18 Championships
• NAB AFL Academy
• NAB AFL Under-16 Championships
NAB has been supporting footy from grassroots to the elite level since 2002.
