
Youth aim for Academy spot in round 7
12 Dec, 2019
Round 7 of the 2019 AFL New Zealand Youth Competition wrapped up in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch this weekend and with only one round to go, all the players have developed their skills and game knowledge over the past seven weeks.
In Auckland, Mason Nimo and Onyx Tihanyi were the players of the day as the Giants kicked 10 goals to beat the Bulldogs.
The Giants secured a 3 goal victory over the Magpies in the U14/U17 grade. Daniel Laracy and Shae Tihanyi both produced great games and were named the players of the day.
In the Under 17 grade, the Suns held on to secure a 1 point victory over the Crows. Bailee Laurenson and Oscar Lawrence were both superb claiming the players of the day.
The Tigers snuck home against the Lions in Canterbury with Ruby Larcombe and Max Frew both having outstanding games as they were the players of the day.
The 2020 AFL New Zealand Academy is due to be announced this week.
The AFL New Zealand Academy will improve the skills and fitness of athletes, through a training and development programme and prepares athletes for National representation.
Auckland
Player of the day:
Giants: Mason Nimo
Bulldogs: Onyx Tihanyi
Player of the day:
Magpies: Daniel Laracy
Giants: Shae Tihanyi
Player of the day:
Crows: Oscar Lawrence
Suns: Bailee Laurenson
Canterbury
Player of the day:
Tigers: Ruby Larcombe
Lions: Max Frew
Photo Credit: Iskra Sport Photography
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