Riley Thilthorpe is a local talent and widely regarded as this year's top South Australian prospect. Riley Thilthorpe was sensational, kicking five straight goals in his first AFL match (Getty) Thilthorpe's five goals was the highest tally ever from a Crows debutant. The Crows are likely staring at back-to-back bottom four seasons for the first time in their history but there’s one giant ray of light in Adelaide and his name is Riley Thilthorpe. "There's delivery, there's how we perform in the midfield, are we getting the job done across the ground ... does that give him opportunities. A lifelong Crows fan, Thilthorpe grew up playing ice hockey, representing SA until under-12 level, with his father Ben a former Australian ice hockey player. Linkman Tom Lynch is also in doubt with the stalwart unable to train properly in recent weeks because of toe injury. Senior coach Matthew Nicks announced Thilthorpe’s inclusion at a team meeting at West Lakes on Friday morning. "We are seeing something here – the emergence of a future star," Hawthorn icon Jason Dunstall added. Watch the brand new season of Godfather of Harlem now on Stan. Elijah Hollands was born in Adelaide and is a Crows supporter. No.2 draft pick Riley Thilthorpe on debut had three goals at the half and kicked two more early in the third quarter to give Crows fans plenty to be excited about. Adelaide's efforts were led by Ben Keays (31 disposals, 13 tackles) and Rory Laird (32 disposals), while Taylor Walker continued his renaissance with another three goals. The Crows remain on the fringe of the eight and are now 3-3 to start the season, while Hawthorn is 2-4. Hawthorn will aim to win consecutive games for the first time in 2021 when they take on St Kilda at Marvel Stadium next Saturday, while Adelaide will also play its next match on Saturday, hosting the GWS Giants at the Adelaide Oval. But Riley Thilthorpe did not disappoint. The 200cm young gun finished with 16 disposals and five marks to go along with his five majors. Having subsequently slid back to the second selection, the Crows were delighted to snare local bigman Riley Thilthorpe, a genuine key forward who can also rotate through the ruck. 2. Editor's Picks. Logan McDonald's mother is … Riley Thilthorpe of the Crows (Photo by Daniel Kalisz/Getty Images). However, you can still subscribe via the Apple App Store or the Google Play. He was recruited by the Adelaide Football Club with the 2nd draft pick in the 2020 AFL draft. With Pick 9 and the first two second round selections also under their belt, this years wooden spooners comfortably hold the highest total draft points value of any side. Main Image – West’s Riley Thilthorpe (left) works up a sweat while training with Port Adelaide in January. "It's a really exciting time for our footy club," Nicks said. Taylor Walker is a player on his last legs and it was no surprise to see the Crows placed last in scoring and marks inside 50 while ranked 17th for goal efficiency. Adelaide will unveil their highest-ever draft pick, Riley Thilthorpe, in Sunday's AFL game against Hawthorn. "Sometimes we have to pull him back with the amount of load that he's trying to put through his young body. "That's the benefit at times of making these high draft picks wait," he told Fox Footy. Picture: Getty Images. North Melbourne players to undergo 14-day home quarantine period after WA Trip, Darcy Parish wins ANZAC medal as Essendon adds to Collingwood's miserable 2021. "Riley, we talk about being a pro, well he is that and some. Thilthorpe's inclusion puts the selection squeeze on fellow tall forward Billy Frampton, who kicked two goals in round one but hasn't scored a major in four games since. Pick 2: Riley Thilthorpe - Official Adelaide Crows AFL Website Riley Thilthorpe – The kid showed he was first pick for a reason in the SANFL trial match, if he keeps that form up he’ll make his debut in the opening half of the season. Alastair Clarkson's men trailed by 32 points midway through the third quarter before running out 15. Riley Thilthorpe, (born 7 July 2002) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the Adelaide Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). The Crows remain on the fringe of the eight and are now 3-3 to start the season, while Hawthorn is 2-4. "From a training point of view, you don't get many better," he said. St Kilda great Nick Riewoldt also praised Adelaide for holding Thilthorpe out for the first few weeks in a similar fashion to what the Western Bulldogs have done with No.1 pick Jamarra Ugle-Hagan. Adelaide Football Clublocked in West Adelaide Football Clubgiant Riley Thilthorpe with pick number 2 at the AFL Draft. "He's jumped on board with a forward line that's functioning unbelievably efficiently.". "It's a … The Crows are introducing Jackson Hatley and Number 1 Pick of our Hearts Riley Thilthorpe and The Big Easy Elliott Himmelberg, benching Billy Frampton, Tom Lynch and replacing an injured Sam Berry. It took until round six for the Crows to unveil their No.2 pick from the 2020 NAB AFL Draft. Thilthorpe's five goals was the highest tally ever from a Crows debutant. From 2019, fans will no longer be able to subscribe to AFL Live Pass through the AFL website. Logan McDonald's mother is from South Australia and he visits the state yearly. But Crows coach Matthew Nicks is calling for tempered expectations on the 18-year-old key forward, selected at No.2 in last year's NAB AFL Draft. "The way that (he's) moving at the moment, he might be a permanent forward," ex-Saints star Nick Dal Santo told Fox Footy. "So we're really mindful of what the expectation is we put on a young kid. 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Riley Thilthorpe will make his debut against Hawthorn on Sunday. "Get hungry, round their game out a little bit so when you bring them in you set them up to succeed, not fail. Elijah Hollands was born in Adelaide and is a Crows supporter. Logan McDonald's mother is from South Australia and he visits the state yearly. But Crows coach Matthew Nicks is calling for … Picture: Supplied by family Riley’s football career could have ended before it even began that day at Goodwood Saints. Riley Thilthorpe is another key forward/ruck option and the 18-year-old continues to be a talking point outside of West Lakes. "It's going to be a challenge for him, he's a young key-position player. Riley Thilthorpe An incredibly versatile and athletic tall, Thilthorpe is a highly promising forward/ruckman who has already played 15 senior games for West Adelaide over the past two years. The 18-year-old's sensational debut performance caught the eyes of a number of AFL greats. It took until round six for the Crows to unveil their No.2 pick from the 2020 NAB AFL Draft. After being held out of the side for the first five weeks of the season, Thilthorpe was barely sighted in his first quarter of AFL football before bursting to life with two goals in as many minutes in the second quarter. ADELAIDE will unveil its highest-ever draft pick Riley Thilthorpe in Sunday's game against Hawthorn. But Riley Thilthorpe did not disappoint. 3. Pick 1 contender Riley Thilthorpe reveals 90-minute chat with Crows coach as AFL draft looms Ben Waterworth from Fox Sports @bjwaterworth November 27th, 2020 1:24 pm Burns said Thilthorpe — averaging 10.7 touches, three marks and 0.7 goals from three SANFL games — moved the best he had seen in the state league this year on Saturday. The development of Elliot Himmelberg and Darcy Fogarty as well as the injection of pick 2 selection Riley Thilthorpe and the mature-aged James Rowe will be critical to Adelaide’s success in 2021. Nicks described the 200cm Thilthorpe as already being an "ultimate professional". "It's about tempering expectation because it's not all on Riley how he performs. Picture: Sue McKay He … Riley Thilthorpe is a local talent and widely regarded as this year's top South Australian prospect. The 201cm, 100kg forward burst onto the scene in his first competitive appearance for the Crows, booting four goals in the Clubs opening SANFL trial match against Port Adelaide. "He's a high draft pick and he's a talented footballer but there's a lot more that goes into his performance on the weekend.". Hawk Jacob Koschitzke (six votes) and Crows debutant Riley Thilthorpe (two votes) also polled, with the young forwards kicking five goals each for their respective sides. However, Nicks cleared ex-captain Taylor Walker to play after the Coleman Medal leader suffered a low-grade calf injury in last Sunday's 12-point loss to Fremantle. Riley Thilthorpe has a drink at Adelaide training on February 4, 2021. The latest in 7NEWS at 4pm and … Thilthorpe’s five-goal haul was the most goals on debut by any current AFL-listed player. Nicks was yet to settle his team for the clash against the Hawks in Launceston though first-year midfielder Sam Berry appears unlikely to recover from an ankle injury. Darcy Fogarty – Tree trunks is sure to get more time in the forward line this season as we look to reinvigorate that end of the ground. Picture: Getty Images, Riley Thilthorpe in action during the 2021 AAMI Community Series. Riley Thilthorpe is a local talent and widely regarded as this year's top South Australian prospect. The Crows lay claim to pick one and have narrowed their options down to four; bid on Jamarra Ugle-Hagan, or take one of Logan McDonald, Riley Thilthorpe, and Elijah Hollands. . New Crow Riley Thilthorpe during his ice hockey days. And Thilthorpe has looked towards a small Crows forward – Lachlan Murphy – while aiming to improve his defensive pressure instincts in 2020. (99) winners in a frantic finish. Adelaide will unveil its highest-ever draft pick Riley Thilthorpe in Sunday's game against Hawthorn. For a daily dose of the best of the breaking news and exclusive content from Wide World of Sports, subscribe to our newsletter by clicking here! 12. No.2 pick Riley Thilthorpe's stunning debut performance has been overshadowed by an incredible second-half comeback by Hawthorn against the Adelaide Crows. ESPN's two-round AFL phantom draft; A debut to remember. But Crows coach Matthew Nicks is calling for tempered expectations on the 18-year-old key forward, selected at No.2 in last year's NAB AFL Draft. "Super-competitive ... so we know he will bring that side of the game. A debut to remember. You can access more content with Watch AFL. Riley Thilthorpe Recruited from: West Adelaide FC, SANFL / Goodwood Saints Position: Tall forward/ruck Height: 201cm Weight: 100kg DOB: 07/07/02 Cal … >> Please help support veterans and their families in time of need. O'Meara led all Hawks with 31 disposals, six marks and five tackles, while Mitchell was as his industrious best in Hawthorn's engine room with 25 disposals. After being smashed through the first three quarters, Hawthorn got back into the game through its high-powered midfield due of Jaeger O'Meara and Tom Mitchell. "And then obviously it's a huge step up so from an expectation point of view ... it's going to come with some challenges, he is going to come up against some really strong opposition.". Young gun Jacob Koschitzke was sensational up forward with five goals, matching Thilthorpe's incredible debut performance at the other end. But Crows coach Matthew Nicks is calling for tempered expectations on the 18-year-old key forward, selected at No.2 in last year's NAB AFL Draft. Riley Thilthorpe playing for the SANFL Crows in Round One. (102) to 16. AFL Draft: Tipped to go first overall, West Adelaide's Riley Thilthorpe is a lifelong Crows fan. 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