Jed Hagan's 23 disposals, six clearances and two goals against the Eagles has been recognised by the SANFL. Image: Brandon Hancock.

PORT ADELAIDE’s Jed Hagan has been named the SANFL’s Round 8 Breakthrough Player.

The West Australian has been one of the club’s more consistent performers at the level, playing every game this season and averaging 15 disposals and five tackles.

He was among the best for the Magpies in Sunday’s narrow loss to Woodville-West Torrens playing across half-forward and on ball.

The 18-year-old collected 23 disposals and six clearances while also booting two goals against the Eagles.

Introduced in 2007, the Breakthrough Player is designed to recognise and reward the best emerging young talent in the Hostplus SANFL League.

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Jed Hagan's performance against Woodville-West Torrens - 23 disposals, six clearances and two goals - has earned him recognition as the SANFL's Round 8 Breakthrough Player.

To be eligible, players must be aged 23 and under as well as having played 10 Hostplus SANFL League games or less at the start of the year.

Hagan is in his first year at Port Adelaide, having arrived from WAFL club East Perth.

Previous Breakthrough Players

Round 1 – Kobe Ryan (West Adelaide)
Round 2 – Leyton Chisholm (Central District)
Round 3 – Charlie Dinning (North Adelaide)
Round 4 – Liam Delahunty (West Adelaide)
Round 5 – Cade Kennedy (West Adelaide)
Round 6 – Amos Doyle (Sturt)
Round 7 – Adam D’Aloia (Eagles)