After a nine goal haul with Melbourne Grammar and a successful campaign with the NT Thunder in the NAB U18 Championships, Steven May has been signed by AFL Expansion Club the Gold Coast Suns.
The Gold Coast SUNS released the following statement today:
The Gold Coast SUNS have signed talented young Northern Territory key position player Steven May.
May, 18, was selected in the All-Australian side for his performances at the recent NAB AFL Under 18 Championships as full forward. He is currently completing his final year at Melbourne Grammar School and joins the SUNS as one of the club’s priority zone picks.
GC SUNS Football Manager Marcus Ashcroft said May is an imposing figure at U18 level and will be ready to have an impact straight away at AFL level.
“Importantly he is capable of kicking goals as he showed at APS level recently with nine goals for Melbourne Grammar School and can also play as a defender. We look forward to welcoming Steven to our young talented list when he finishes his schooling later this year.”
AFL National Talent Manager Kevin Sheahan said May is a fantastic young talent who from 15 years of age has been the outstanding prospect from the NT in his age bracket.
“He is a powerful and aggressive player with very strong hands in front on the lead and in a contested marking situation. A long left foot kick he reads the ball exceptionally well in flight and has good pace. He capped his youth career with NAB AFL U18s All Australian selection this year and also was part of the 2008 intake into the AIS AFL Academy.”