North Launceston's Tarryn Thomas and Launceston's Chayce Jones make AFL Academy squad

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propertyHome/Local Sport/Local FootyNorth Launceston's Tarryn Thomas and Launceston's Chayce Jones make AFL Academy squadBy Phil EdwardsUpdated August 5 2016 - 8:59pm, first published

9:19amBy Phil EdwardsUpdated August 5 2016 - 8:59pm, first published 9:19amFacebookTwitterWhatsappEmailCopyYOUNG TALENT: Launceston's Chayce Jones and North Launceston's Tarryn Thomas have

been picked for the 2016-17 level one AFL Academy. Picture: Phillip Biggs Launceston’s Chayce Jones and North Launceston’s Tarryn Thomas were the only two Tasmanians selected in the 2016-17

AFL Academy squads this week.

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10 at Prospect High and Jones,16, a Kings Meadows grade 10, were picked in the level one squad for players selected from the national under-16 championships.

The AFL academy scholarship recipients come together for accelerated football and personal development camps to be held in Australia and overseas over the next 12 months. 

“I was a bit shocked and speechless when I found out but it is going to be a good experience,” Thomas said who was voted the state’s MVP at the championships and is being touted as a certain

2018  AFL draft prospect, already attracting interest from clubs.

“I thought about it but didn’t know if I was a chance but I am looking forward to improving and getting experience with the better players in Australia my age,” Jones said. Both will play

with the Tassie Mariners next season.

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