Two Panthers Earn State Selection

South Adelaide U18 players Dylan Whimpress and Nathan Kreuger have been selected in the initial 45-player McDonald's SA Under-18 Squad.

Under 18s State coach Brenton Phillips named his initial squad on Monday evening and revealed who the team would be playing during the 2016 AFL National Championships in June.

Of Whimpress and Kreuger, Phillips described the Panthers pair as "both strong and athletic types that can get around the ground really nicely."

Phillips also commented on the strength waiting in the wings of South Adelaide's development programs and the longevity the work Talent Manager, Tony Bamford's programs are having at the Club.

"Kreuger is a 17-year-old so he still has next year to come through this program as well.

They've got some really strong talent coming through at South Adelaide."

SA will play four games three in SA at Football Park - within in the condensed format to be played within the month of June.

Game 1 (Saturday June 4) - SA v Allies (Football Park, West Lakes)
Game 2 (Sunday June 12) SA v WA (Football Park, West Lakes)
Game 3 (Sunday June 19) SA v Victoria Metro (Football Park, West Lakes)
Game 4 (Friday June 24) SA v Victoria Country (Simonds Stadium, Geelong)

For the complete 45-player McDonald's SA Under-18 squad, click here