Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault product Brady Hough among four South West products named in State under 19s squad

Former Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault player Brady Hough is shaping up as one of WA’s biggest draft bolters, yesterday named in the State Under 19s squad. Hough was one of four South West products named in the 33-man squad for the first two games of the national carnival. The goal-kicking midfielder-forward has gone from country footballer to State representative in less than a year after a massive start to his debut WAFL campaign. The 18-year-old is averaging 21 disposals, five marks and four tackles to go with 10 goals. Hough returned to the Lions for its round four win over Carey Park last month and was among his side’s best. Lions coach John Baggetta was full of praise for Hough, who played all 11 games at league level for the club last year. “I think he will play State footy this year, and from there the sky’s the limit for him,” he said post game. “For a kid that young to do what he was doing, taking three blokes on at a time and just playing games with them, it is unbelievable.” WA Football Commission State talent manager Adam Jones said Hough has a nice combination of size and athleticism. “Brady Hough at Peel Thunder is one who’s really stepping up and looking like a draft-able player,” he said. “He’s had a very good season. He’s been really good. He’s a really nice size at 189cm, plays with a really good intensity and work ethic. “He runs hard, has reasonably good skills, can play multiple positions and keeps kicking goals at the moment. He’s definitely catching the eye.” Busselton prospects Jye Amiss and James Tunstill and Margaret River product Kade Dittmar have also been named, with the trio turning out for East Perth’s colts side this season. Amiss, a promising tall-forward prospect at 195cm and just 17-years old, has kicked 25 goals for this year and leads the WAFL colts goal-kicking by four goals. Royals colts coach Daniel Curtis said earlier this year that Amiss has physical attributes which would hold him in good stead at a higher level. “He’s got a lot of AFL attributes. He’s a wonderful size, he moves well, he’s a left-footer which offers something a little bit different to the other guys,” he said. “The biggest thing for Jye is he makes the most of his opportunities.” Tunstill, another 17-year-old former Magpie, is the third leading disposal-winner in the competition while Dittmar has also impressed in black and blue, averaging 18 disposals and more than a goal a game. The squad will face South Australia at home on July 31 and the Allies in Sydeny on August 7 to start the carnival.