Metro 24.16 (160) defeated NSW/ACT 8.1 (49) in the first of the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships double-header at Rouse Hill. The visitors were outstanding from the start and never looked in doubt.
Vic Metro had plenty of standouts, including classy half-forward Jayden Hoegel, who won an equal 26 disposals, booted 2.3 and had five scoring assists.
Key forward Ben Griffiths starred with five goals – the most for the match – while Andrew Gaff, Jordan Gysberts, Robbie Hicks and Andrew Moore all booted three each.
Potential Gold Coast recruit Josh Toy shone from half-back and potential No.1 draft pick Tom Scully (17 disposals) was still good, although not as prominent as his previous game. Ben Jacobs was another to shine, with his pack mark late in the game a beauty.
For the Rams, Anthony Miles booted three and claimed 19 disposals, while Jason Tutt's 26 disposals was an equal game best.
NSW/ACT 2.0 5.0 5.1 8.1 (49)
Vic Metro 6.8 12.10 18.13 24.16 (160)
GOALS
NSW/ACT: Miles 3, Emery, Sargeant, Segrave, Tutt, Williams
Vic Metro: Griffiths 5, Gaff 3, Gysberts 3, Hicks 3, Moore 3, Hoegel 2, Ezard, Hartigan, Jacobs, Scott, Scully
BEST
NSW/ACT: Williams, Tutt, Johnson, Miles
Vic Metro: Hoegel, Toy, Purcell, Gaff, Jacobs, MacMillan, Griffiths, Gysberts, Fitzpatrick
Match six played at Bruce Purser Oval, Rouse Hill in western Sydney
