Territory quartet selected in 2021 Allies side to compete in the NAB AFL Championships
NT Thunder Academy players Andy Moniz-Wakefield, Brodie Lake, Jack Peris and Ned Stevens will represent the Territory in the 2021 Allies Squad in the NAB AFL Championships
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A quartet of NT Thunder Academy players have been selected to represent the Territory in the 2021 Allies Squad to compete in the NAB AFL Championships.
The talented group including Andy Moniz-Wakefield, Brodie Lake, Jack Peris and Ned Stevens have made strong impressions in NT clubs and across the country.
Moniz-Wakefield is listed on Melbourne’s Next Generation Academy and is known for his hard at the ball contests and clean disposals.
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He also built himself up as a key component of Nightcliff’s 20-21 premiership season and has furthered his value in strong performances for the NT Thunder Academy.
Fellow Tiger Peris is part of St Kilda’s NGA and has spent time in Sandringhan and Prahrah playing in the NAB League.
Southern Districts’ Lake was a standout in the 2020 AFL SA Combine and more recently has been playing for Peel Thunder in the WAFL.
Waratah player Stevens is also featured in the line-up after being named in the NAB AFL Academy earlier this year.
He is also part of the Gold Coast Suns Academy and is playing for Gold Coast’s Labrador.
AFLNT talent manager Simon Hargrave was thrilled to see Territory players recognised in the squad.
“This experience will give them every opportunity to put their best foot forward on the national stage in front of recruiters,” he said.
“The Territory has had great success with current AFL stars emerged from the Allies including Zac Bailey and Brandon Parfit.”
The Allies will compete against AFL prospects from South Australia, Western Australia, Victoria Metro and Victoria Country, playing a full round of four matches each for the Division One title.
AFL Talent Ambassador and Allies Selector, Kevin Sheehan said this squad represents the best young talent after promising performances in their state-based talent programs in 2021.
“The quality of talent in AFL growth markets gets better and better every year,” he said.
“We’re excited to see these boys challenge the best from across Australia in the upcoming NAB AFL U19 Championships.
“These men are the future of the game and highlight the growth of Australian football across the country.”
2021 NAB AFL U19 Championships – Allies matches:
Thursday 8 July: Allies v Vic Metro - Metricon Stadium - 2:00pm AEST
Saturday 24 July: SA v Allies - Adelaide Oval/Richmond Oval - 12:00pm ACST
Saturday 31 July: Allies v WA – BISP - 12:00pm AEST
Saturday 14 August: Vic Country v Allies - GMHBA Stadium - 12:00pm AEST
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