AFL Northern Territory (AFLNT) is proud to announce that Territorian Malcolm Rosas has been named in the 2018 Under 16 All-Australian team.
Throughout the Under 16 National Carnival, Rosas became known for his elite speed and athleticism. Averaging 18 disposals, 4.5 inside 50s and four tackles in the three Division Two games the NT played.
Making his NTFL Men’s Premier League debut as a 15-year-old for the Darwin Buffaloes, Rosas is no stranger to playing against older and tougher opponents.
NT Thunder Under 16 Men’s Academy coach, Matt Campbell said he’s proud of Rosas’s achievement and sees a lot of talent in him.
“As an over-ager at the Under 16s, having also played three Under 18 games for the NT in 2018, Malcolm brought experience and leadership to the team throughout the championships.
“I believe that he has the talent to take his football all the way to the big league in the future if he puts in the hard work and effort that it takes,” said Campbell.
The Under-16 All-Australian Team was selected by AFL Academy Coach Luke Power, AFL Talent Ambassador Kevin Sheehan, AFL Talent ID Co-ordinator Simon Young and AFL club recruiting personnel Ed McMullin (Fremantle), Stephen Nash (WCE) and Adrian Caruso (GWS Giants).