ROUND two of the NAB AFL under 18 championships produced a significant moment when qualifier New South Wales/Australian Capital Territory upstaged Victoria Country – the first time a NSW/ACT team has defeated a Victorian side at under 18 level.

It was a fine effort from the Rams after they trailed by 27 points at half time before upsetting the more fancied Vic Country by five points at Henson Park in Sydney on Saturday.

Aided by a breeze in the third quarter, the Rams kicked six goals to one to lead by five points at the final change.

An early goal to Vic Country's John Butcher – his fourth for the match – put his side in front before a spectacular mark was taken by the Rams' Jeremy Kirkwood. He then kicked truly from a tight angle to put his side in front.

In a seesawing final term, full of intensity, a goal to Vic Country's Jack Ziebell gave the visitors the lead again. A free-kick soon followed to Michael Foster, who kicked a goal from 20 metres out, giving the Rams the lead again.

A frantic final three minutes from both sides, full of courage and commitment, resulted in the Rams holding on for a historic victory.

NSW/ACT captain Ranga Ediriwickrama was at his energetic and prolific ball-winning best, with defenders Scott Reed and Taylor Duryea also among the Rams' standouts.

Medium midfielder Mitch Clisby (18 possessions) continued his good form for the Rams, who were also well-served by the excellent disposal work from defender Kade Klemke.

The luckless Vic Country team has now lost both its matches by less than a goal, but it should take some heart from the performances of onballer Jamie Sheahan and Butcher's four majors. Ziebell also made an impressive return from injury.

NSW/ACT now travels to Launceston on Saturday, where it will take on Tasmania at Aurora Stadium. Vic Country fronts Western Australia at Subiaco Oval on June 21.

On Sunday, Western Australia continued its impressive performances of recent years when it produced a convincing 64-point win over South Australia at AAMI Stadium in the lead-up to the Port Adelaide and Carlton clash.

Western Australia's pace and quick movement of the ball mirrored its win last round over NSW/ACT.

Again it was left-footed midfielder Stephen Hill and defender Clancee Pearce who set the standard and were the Sandgropers' best.

Spring-heeled ruckman Nick Naitanui provided his team with great supply at the stoppages, but his defensive skills and preparedness to run down and tackle opponents – both tall and small – was very impressive. It's what sets him apart from the other ruckmen.

The duel between Western Australia's Daniel Rich and South Australia's Matthew Broadbent in the midfield was absorbing. Both were good contributors for their respective teams. Rich's lethal left foot and Broadbent's attack on the ball and clean hands were prominent.

South Australia's best was undoubtedly Lewis Johnston, who showed outstanding mobility and skill in the air. He was the focal point all day. Defender Rhys O'Keeffe was also one of South Australia's best with his dash from defence.

At Bellerive Oval on Monday, Victoria Metropolitan made it two from two with a workmanlike 67-point win over home side Tasmania in the final match of round two.

The Vics played a much more direct style of play despite there being only one disposal difference between the two teams. But it was the Metro's 43 inside 50s to Tassie's 25 which resulted in the Vics' 12 goals to one.

Vic Metro forward Tom Lynch kicked four goals and won 21 disposals. He continually provided a consistent avenue to goal. Aaron Purves also impressed with three first-quarter goals.

Hard-working midfielders Mitch Banner and Luke Shuey were good players for Metro, while big men Shaun McKernan and Jordan Lisle again impressed with their attack on the ball and strong marking.

For Tassie it was again Jesse Crichton and Mitch Robinson who won the ball through the midfield. They were impressive with 21 disposals each, while they made good decisions and provided good run for their team.

Highly-credentialed key forward Aaron Cornelius started down back before switching back into his more familiar attack and worked hard for his team in the second half, providing a strong target. He also worked hard defensively in an encouraging display.

With round two completed, Vic Metro and Western Australia have emerged as the only undefeated sides. Those two teams will clash in the final match of the championships on July 9 at Telstra Dome in what looms as the potential title play-off.

But for the moment, Metro will now have a break before travelling to Adelaide, where it will take on South Australia at Adelaide Oval on June 22 to complete round three.