By ZAC MILBANK

Five South Australians have been selected in the 2024 AFL U16 All-Australian team after this year’s National Championships campaign.

Headlined by Kevin Sheehan Medallist Dougie Cochrane, the Croweaters’ contingent was rewarded for its consistent campaign which ended with a nail-biting, extra-time loss to Victoria Country in Game 3.

Cochrane, the son of former Port Adelaide and North Melbourne utility Stuart Cochrane, was named at centre half-back after also taking home the award as South Australia’s MVP.

He was joined across half-back by fellow SA U16 vice-captain and Bulldog Jack Gordon while North Adelaide’s Ethan Herbert nailed his place in the ruck.

South Adelaide pair Archie Van Dyk (centre) and Angus White (half-forward flank) were also fittingly rewarded after contributing strongly across SA’s three matches.

Coached by Heath Younie for the first time in 2024, the Croweaters finished with a 2-1 win-loss record having defeated Western Australia and Victoria Metro before succumbing to Victoria Country by one point.

Dougie Cochrane (Central District) – Centre Half-Back
Jack Gordon (Central District) Half-Back Flank
Ethan Herbert (North Adelaide) Ruck
Archie Van Dyk (South Adelaide) Centre
Angus White (South Adelaide) Half-Forward Flank