KFC SuperCoach 2020: All the intel from the summer under-23 Showdown between the Power and the Crows
A number of KFC SuperCoach-relevant players were in action in the under-23 Showdown on Saturday. And a few showed they will be in the future, too. The Phantom has detailed all you need to know about the game.
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There were plenty of inexperienced players running around in the under-23 showdown on Saturday but SuperCoaches can still learn from what took place at Thebarton Oval between the Power and the Crows.
ADELAIDE
Harry Schoenberg (Mid $117,300)
Schoenberg averaged 27 disposals and 122 SuperCoach points for SA at last year’s under-18 carnival and he was everywhere after quarter-time in his first official hitout as a Crow at Thebarton Oval. The 18-year-old was clean at the contest and explosive away from it, with the highlight his spearing ball to find Darcy Fogarty ($283,500) - who dominated the second-half - on the lead right before three-quarter-time.
Ned McHenry (Mid $123,900)
After an impressive half of footy in Adelaide’s first Marsh Series appearance against the Demons, McHenry was a fast-starter against the Power. The tenacious second-year midfielder-forward tallied six disposals and tackled strongly in a lively first term at half-forward. It was more of the same in the second-quarter as McHenry continued his role as a high half-forward but, in a big concern for SuperCoaches, left the ground with a back-related hamstring issue early in the second-half and didn’t return.
Fischer McAsey (Def $184,800)
The Crows’ top-pick started on the bench before playing on Power draftee Dylan Williams – and, at times, Cam Sutcliffe - deep in defence for most of the first half. The 195cm McAsey played higher after half-time and won more of the ball on the rebound as he settled into the game. Monitor his role in the final Marsh Series clash with the Suns – he should get his chance.
Chayce Jones (Fwd $271,500)
Adelaide’s pre-season star was there at most centre bounces in the first quarter and tallied a number of early touches but he failed to have the same impact he did against the Demons, spending plenty of time on the bench in the second-half.
Jordon Butts (Def $123,900)
Experienced pair Kyle Hartigan and Jake Kelly were the standouts in defence for the Crows but the 20-year-old has his moments which could see him earn a place against the Suns on Friday.
Ben Crocker (Fwd $152,000)
The same goes for the former Magpie, who booted an equal team-high three goals in an impressive performance, which saw the 23-year-old spend plenty of time one-out in the goalsquare.
Patrick Wilson (Mid $190,100)
The 24-year-old, who averaged 27 disposals and 114 SuperCoach points in the SANFL, waited until Round 19 for his one senior appearance last year. But, after 14 disposals and a goal in limted game-time against Melbourne and a prolific midfield display in the Under-23 Showdown, his opportunity might come earlier in 2020.
OTHER NOTES
There’s plenty of St Kilda’s Hunter Clark in the clean hands, evasiveness and left-foot of Will Hamill (Def $123,900) while Josh Worrell (Def-Fwd $117,300) will give the Crows a new look when he does get an opportunity.
After a long injury battle, Andrew McPherson (Def $123,900) got through a half of footy and was composed in the defence. Keep the highly-rated 20-year-old in mind as a cash cow smoky later in the year.
PORT ADELAIDE
Tobin Cox (Fwd $123,900)
Cox, who booted 31 goals in 14 SANFL games last year, struggled in the Marsh Series opener against the Lions, finishing with just two handballs. But the 181cm forward was better against the Crows booting one major and playing a direct hand in handful of the Power’s scores.
Dylan Williams (Mid-Fwd $117,300)
Just as he did in the intra-club match, the talented forward, drafted at pick No. 23 last year, had maximum impact from limited possession. The 18-year-old, whose hands were terrific in the air and at ground level, was involved in a number of Port Adelaide’s early scoring chains, before finishing with two goals of his own.
Boyd Woodcock (Fwd $102,400)
Woodcock averaged big numbers in a junior career which saw him play as a ball-winning midfielder and a small-forward. And he did a bit of both at Thebarton Oval on Saturday in an efficient and creative display which saw the 19-year-old finish as one of Port’s best. A senior debut might still be some way off but he’s one to consider if an opportunity does open up.
Willem Drew (Mid $392,600)
The powerful inside midfielder, who is coming off an interrupted pre-season, was a solid four-quarter performer for Port Adelaide and he’s one that must still be in the mix to help fill the Ollie Wines’ void in the engine room, despite missing out in the first week of the Marsh Series.
Brad Ebert (Fwd $415,200)
Ebert was the most-experienced player on the ground at Thebarton Oval and it showed, with the 29-year-old a standout through the midfield, despite limited game-time in the second-half.
Jake Patmore (Fwd-Mid $123,900)
The No. 58 pick from the 2017 continued his impressive comeback from an ACL injury with a lively performance against the Crows. The 21-year-old speedster was clean across half-forward and the wing, finishing with one of the Power’s 10 goals.
Wylie Buzza (Fwd $142,300)
The former Cat was just about the dominant tall on the ground in the first-half, taking a number of strong marks and competing well in the ruck. Buzza faded out of the game after half-time but showed he may be able to add something if needed in 2020.
OTHER NOTES
Father-son draftee Trent Burgoyne ($102,400 Fwd) was dangerous inside-50 in an impressive first-half, while Jackson Mead ($117,300 Mid) was a late-withdrawal as the Power take a cautious approach with his comeback from a hamstring strain.