Young guns Jett Carlin, Tyler Orr and Jesse Moore awarded Sport Australia Hall of Fame scholarships

Meet the talented trio of young South Australian athletes who have been awarded prestigious national scholarships to help achieve their sporting dreams.

Three young South Australian talents will continue on their trajectory to the world stage after being awarded Sport Australia Hall of Fame scholarships.

Thrower Jett Carlin, netballer Tyler Orr and gymnast Jesse Moore were named among 16 athletes across the country in the 2022 scholarship program.

The rising stars will receive financial assistance as well as advice and support from the SAHOF community of elite professional athletes from around the country.

The trio share how the recognition will help them achieve their sporting dreams.

JETT CARLIN

At 18, Carlin, has already made a name for himself as one of the best junior hammer and shot put throwers in the country, said the scholarship would be a big boost for his future.

Jett Carlin in action during his hammer throw training at Northern Districts Athletics Club. He’s set to continue his fast development with an SAHOF scholarship. Picture: Mark Brake

“It’s massive. They’re one of the major bodies in Australian sport so to have my name in the door with them is huge and means I can continue to put myself forward for big sporting opportunities in the future,” Carlin said.

“I was a bit surprised to be awarded the scholarship. I’m really grateful and to know that the Sport Australia Hall of Fame community is there for support is a real confidence booster.”

Carlin won the state hammer throw title this year and was also selected for the Australia junior team for the world championships after winning the under-20 hammer throw at nationals.

He said the continued recognition nationwide would boost his chances of representing Australia in the near future.

“I’m really happy with how I’ve performed recently. Commonwealth Games and then Olympics are obviously the ultimate so continuing to get my name out there could be key.”

TYLER ORR

For 21-year-old netball sensation Orr, the SAHOF recognition comes after a stellar two years of development.

Matrics star Tyler Orr has dominated SA netball in recent seasons. Picture: Supplied, Netball SA

The Matrics star played for Super Netball side Collingwood in 2020 after being scouted, and built off her performances to earn a training partner spot with the Thunderbirds and an Australia under-21 selection in 2021.

The skilled centre was thrilled to now have financial support as well as the opportunity to be surrounded by elite athletes.

“I’m really lucky. The financial help is great because I can save money on petrol, shoes and other things throughout the season and the chance to also learn off like-minded people and elite athletes will be a massive benefit for me,” Orr said.

“I’ve had a taste playing Super Netball and also with the Thunderbirds and Australia team. I really want to get in the door for contracts at this stage so this recognition and support can definitely help with that.”

JESSE MOORE

Jesse Moore, an 18-year-old gymnastics phenomenon, also believed the financial and mentoring support would help to take his career to new heights.

Gymnast Jesse Moore has set his sights on the Paris Olympics after representing the country at junior and senior level. Picture: Sam Wundke

Moore has excelled at a state and national level in multiple apparatus since making the Australia team for junior world championships in 2019, and has hopes of qualifying for the next Olympics after missing Tokyo due to age restrictions.

“The financial side of things really helps in a sport which doesn’t receive much funding and I think it’s really special to have my name alongside athletes who have achieved so much at a pro level,” Moore said.

“I’ve put in a lot of hard work in the gym and saw that pay dividends this year with a third-placed national championships finish in my first senior competition so I really want to build off that and qualify for Paris 2024.

“This recognition will only help with that.”