2016 AFL Under 18 Championships

2016 AFL Under 18 Championships
Teams9
Division 1
Teams5
ChampionsVictoria Metro
Larke MedalJack Graham
Division 2
Teams4
ChampionsNSW/ACT
Hunter Harrison MedalJack Bowes
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The 2016 NAB AFL Under 18 Championships was the 21st edition of the AFL Under 18 Championships. A new format saw nine teams compete in the championships with four teams competing in division two; Northern Territory, NSW/ACT, Queensland, and Tasmania, and five teams compete in division one; the Allies, South Australia, Victoria Metro, Victoria Country, and Western Australia, with Australian Alliance comprising the best players in division two.[1] Victoria Metro won the division one title,[2] with South Australian captain, Jack Graham, winning the Larke Medal as the division one best player.[3] NSW/ACT were the champions of division two,[4] with Queensland midfielder, Jack Bowes, winning the Hunter Harrison Medal as the best player in division two.[5]

  1. ^ Twomey, Callum (16 February 2016). "Tadhg Kennelly to coach Allies in new-look NAB AFL Under-18 Championships". AFL.com.au. Bigpond. Retrieved 31 July 2016.
  2. ^ Beveridge, Riley (30 June 2016). "Vic Metro wins under 18s championship as Brad Scheer kicks epic game-winning goal for Allies". Fox Sports (Australia). News Corp Australia. Retrieved 31 July 2016.
  3. ^ Capel, Andrew (29 June 2016). "SA captain Jack Graham claims Larke Medal as Croweaters' title quest falls just short". The Advertiser. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 31 July 2016.
  4. ^ Navaratnam, Dinny (22 May 2016). "U18s: Setterfield, Sproule star as NSW/ACT down NT to seal title". AFL.com.au. Bigpond. Retrieved 31 July 2016.
  5. ^ Twomey, Callum (30 June 2016). "Vic Metro dominates Under-18 All Australian side". AFL.com.au. Bigpond. Retrieved 31 July 2016.