This week, a heap of Power players turned out for the SANFL, with several players putting in strong performances to push for selection at AFL level.

Quite a few players played in positions that they’re not used to, but it is all part of their development process, and diversity will only help them become better footballers.

SANFL Player of the Week - Round 15
Jay Nash (Bulldogs v Double Blues)
Jay had another solid game down back. He provided plenty of run and got to the right positions to receive handballs and then use the ball well. He always performs well at this level - the next challenge is to bring this quality of play into the higher pressure at AFL level. He finished the day with 15 kicks, 3 handballs, 4 marks, and 2 tackles.

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Matthew Westhoff (Bulldogs reserves v Double Blues)
For the second time, following on from the second half of last week, Matt played in a key position backline role, which is something that’s pretty new for him and he’s still adjusting to. He provided plenty of offensive running and link-up, but obviously at this stage being new to the position he needs to adapt to the defensive role. He shows plenty of promise in this role. He had 8 kicks, 5 handballs, 3 marks, and 4 tackles.

Scott Harding (Bloods v Panthers)
This week Scott played mainly forward, with the occasional run on ball. He wasn’t able to show his attributes as a first-possession and clearance player. He worked hard in the forward line, being rewarded with three shots on goal. He needs to create more opportunity to create a greater impact while playing as a forward - he picked up 9 kicks, 2 handballs, 2 marks, 3 tackles, 1 goal 2 points.

Jason Davenport (Bloods v Panthers)
A good game by Jason, doing his chances of playing at AFL level no harm at all. He was playing half-forward pushing up the ground to create a space to work back into. He pushed back hard into space to create opportunities for himself, creating shots on goal and assists for his teammates. He applies good forward pressure when not involved in the contest, and has an excellent work-rate at this level - he had 12 kicks, 6 handballs, 4 marks, and booted 2 goals.

Daniel Webb (Bloods reserves v Panthers)
A very good game playing centre half forward, taking 11 marks and having another 19 marking contests. He worked hard when the ball hit the ground, applying second and third efforts. He provided plenty of opportunity in the forward line in both leading up and back into space. He uses the ball well after marking, giving teammates the opportunity for shots on goal. He had a small stint in the ruck, jumping at the ball to give his midfielders first use at the contest. He was pushed down to reserves level this week to create an opportunity to play a full game at centre half forward, and he looks a class above this level. He had 11 kicks, 11 marks, 4 handballs, 9 tackles, 5 hit-outs, and kicked 2 goals.

Marlon Motlop (Roosters reserves v Magpies)
This was his first game back from injury that’s kept him out for the majority of the year. He played 50 percent of game time and showed some of his talent and agility. He picked up plenty of possessions and used the ball well. He’ll improve with more game time as his readjusts to playing football after a long lay-off.

Wade Thomson (Roosters reserves v Magpies)
Bullet started in a different position for him, playing down back. He showed plenty of run when given the ball and used the pill reasonably well. He needs to keep improving on his defensive actions in this position, but he can use his pace to run the lines and be an offensive weapon. Unfortunately he hurt his quad in the third quarter and missed the remainder of the game.

Andrew Moore (Roosters reserves v Magpies)
This was Andrew’s second game for North Adelaide, and he started down back again before being moved into the midfield. He showed good strength over the ball and has the ability to become an AFL-grade midfielder - particularly as he’s able to play both an inside and outside role. His disposal wasn’t as good as last week, but that was partly due to the new position he was playing and more pressure and numbers around the ball-carrier.

Glenn Dawson (Eagles reserves v Redlegs)
Glenn was stationed in the forward line and really went for his marks when the high ball came in - he loves to jump at the ball to create a contest. He keeps working on his defensive pressure which is vital for any forward these days, but he needs to find a level of consistency in his game.

Jarrad Redden (Eagles reserves v Redlegs)
Big Red swapped between the ruck, forward and on the bench. He needs to keep working on his positioning to allow him to pick up more possessions around the ground. His ruck work was solid without being dominant, while up forward he needs to work on contested marking.

Cameron Cloke (Magpies v Roosters)
An average game by Cameron’s usual standards - he’s been in good form over the past month. He tried very hard all day but unfortunately he couldn’t get involved in the play either up forward or around the ground when playing as a ruckman. However, Cam is the sort of player who keeps working hard to try and have an influence even when he’s having an ‘off’ day. He finished the day with 8 kicks, 4 handballs, 2 marks, and 9 hit-outs.

Nathan Krakouer (Magpies reserves v Roosters)
Returning to the side after a long lay-off with injury, Krak only played 50 percent game time as he adjusted to the tempo of footy. Although he didn’t get many possessions he still showed class when he did have the ball in his hands and when kicking to hit a target. He’ll be better for the run and you can expect him to improve over the next few weeks.

John Butcher (Magpies reserves v Roosters)
He has a real competitive nature and he never wants to be beaten in the contest. He played about 70 percent of game time this week, and you can expect that he’ll increase his involvement after he regains touch and adapts to playing against bigger bodies, having played at u/18 level in 2009. He really flies for his marks and is a powerful athlete. He had 5 kicks, 3 marks, 2 handballs, and booted a goal.

Daniel Bass (Panthers reserves v Bloods)
After a stellar game last week, he wasn’t able to recapture that same form this week. His ruck work was good, giving his midfielders first use of the ball, and he applied second and third efforts in the contest. He didn’t have the same impact up forward as he did last week - he needs to find a consistent performance from week-to-week - this week he only had 3 kicks, 2 handballs, 15 hit-outs, and 2 marks.

Jordan Johns (Panthers reserves v Bloods)
He’s been performing solidly since returning from injury, picking up plenty of possessions off the half-back flank. His decision-making has been solid over the last few weeks, and his kicking efficiency has been good as well. He picked up 9 kicks, 10 handballs, and 3 marks.

Jasper Pittard (Double Blues reserves v Bulldogs)
He didn’t achieve as high a standard of game as he has in previous weeks this week, playing mainly down back. He got caught being too offensive at time and needs to get the right mix between offensive and defensive play and positioning. He has the ability to step up over the next few weeks and push for AFL selection. He had 8 kicks, 7 marks, 8 handballs, and 4 tackles.

Harrison Cumming & Simon O’Brien
Our NSW Scholarship players both participated in Round 16 for North Adelaide and Norwood. Harrison played down back, while Simon played forward. It was a good opportunity for them to be involved in the local competition and it’s something that they can both learn from and impress the coaching staff. They’ll both play in Round 17, before returning to Broken Hill.

Past SANFL Power Player of the Week winners
Round 15 - Daniel Bass
Round 14 - Jarrad Redden
Round 13 - Justin Westhoff
Round 12 - No Nomination
Round 11 - Nick Salter
Round 10 - Jay Schulz
Round 9 - Matthew Broadbent
Round 8 - Daniel Stewart
Round 7 - Michael Pettigrew
Round 6 - Cameron Cloke
Round 5 - Nick Salter
Round 4 - Josh Carr
Round 3 - David Rodan
Round 2 - Nick Salter
Round 1 - Danny Meyer