By NICK TOSCANO AND CAMERON TAIT
WESTERN Jets players Ashlin Brown and Jake McKenzie were named among Vic Metro’s best in their opening round loss against the Northern Territory in the AFL under-18 national championships.
The Thunder led at every change, and withstood Metro’s late charge to record a memorable win, 15.10 (100) to 11.16 (82).
Brown, from Hoppers Crossing kicked four goals. NT – goals: Autio, Ankers, W Rioli 2, McLean, Assan, Anderson, Barry, McEwin, Renehan, B Rioli, Tipungwuti, Williams. Best: Tipungwuti, B Rioli, W Rioli, Anderson, Neade, Lawton, Barry. Vic Metro – goals: Brown 4, Billings 3, Lennon 2, Hrovat, Langdon. Best: Brown, Billings, Hrovat, McKenzie, Lennon.
