Watch the replays: SANFL Development Leagues West Adelaide v South Adelaide U13 and U14 boys live stream

For the first time the SANFL Development Leagues have been live streamed exclusively here with West taking on South in the U13 and U14 boys. Watch the full match replays.

Potential football stars of the future from West Adelaide and South Adelaide have pulled their respective guernseys on for the first time in the SANFL Development Leagues.

Live streamed by The Advertiser, the Bloods and Panthers did battle to start the under-13 and under-14 boys competitions at Richmond on Friday night.

The Development Leagues are the first stepping stone along the league’s talent pathway to the elite level, giving youngsters a taste of action at SANFL clubs

WATCH WEST v SOUTH (U14 BOYS) REPLAY IN THE PLAYER ABOVE

In Friday night’s opening under-13s clash, it was a tight affair all game with West just edging out South in a 4.3 (27) to 3.7 (25) victory.

The Panthers had their chances in the final quarter but were unable to capitalise in an admirable first-up performance from both sides.

However, South brought its kicking boots in the under-14 match and finished strong to prevail 8.1 (49) to 5.3 (33) over the hosts.

REPLAY: WEST ADELAIDE v SOUTH ADELAIDE (U13 BOYS)

PREVIEW: BLOODS BROTHERS ON SANFL TALENT PATH

If any family typifies the SANFL talent breeding ground right now, it is West Adelaide’s Ryan brothers.

Under-18 talent Kobe – an AFL Draft prospect who will make his first league appearance for the club this weekend – and under-16 player Harper have both come through the system at the Bloods.

Now they will be joined by younger brother, Tanner.

West Adelaide brothers Tanner, Kobe, and Harper Ryan are part of the Bloods talent pathway. Picture: Dean Martin

The 13-year-old will debut for West in the SANFL Development League, which is the first stepping stone along the state’s elite talent pathway.

And for the first time, the competition will be live streamed by The Advertiser this season, beginning with the Bloods taking on South Adelaide in the under-13 and 14 boys this Friday night.

Tanner said he wanted to follow in the footsteps of his older brothers up the age groups at West and hoped he could adapt to the step up.

“It’s a bit nerve-racking but I’m pretty excited to play for West for the first time,” Tanner said.

“There’s going to be a lot of talented players out there and it will be a bit harder than playing local club footy.

“I’m excited for Kobe as well, playing his first league game.”

Kobe, 18, said to tick off his senior debut was a big milestone as he eyed the under-18 national championships and AFL Draft later this year.

“This was probably the top goal I had. I’ve always wanted to play in the league team so to find out I was picked, I was just stoked,” Kobe said.

“To play for a SANFL club for the first time is a real highlight and I think Tanner is pretty keen to make his debut as well.

“It’s one of the most exciting things at that age.”

Harper, 14, said the three brothers – all products of the Plympton Football Club – were close and came in a similar mould as prolific, ball-winning midfielders.

Tanner Ryan (left) will be in action for the Bloods when The Advertiser live streams the SANFL Development Leagues for the first time on Friday night. Picture Dean Martin

“Kobe being the oldest has been very helpful for us, he’s given me a lot of tips with training and when I had my first game the other week,” said Harper, who has played above his age in the under-16s this season.

The SANFL Development Leagues, which feature under-15, 14 and 13 boys as well as under-14 and 16 girls competitions, are the first stepping stones in the pathway to senior football.

The Advertiser will live stream weekly matches beginning with West and South in the under-13 boys at 5.30pm Friday night, followed by the under-14 boys at 6.50pm.

West Adelaide talent manager Paul Streatfield said it was a big focus for the club to provide opportunities to boys and girls at an early age.

“To see multiple siblings from the one family coming through the grades is really exciting and I know they’re thrilled to be out here together,” Streatfield said.

The live streaming commitment follows The Advertiser’s season long broadcast coverage of the men’s, women’s, under-18s and under-16s SANFL competitions.