Vic Metro and Vic Country are set to face off in a pair of trial matches at Avalon Airport Oval, Werribee, on Sunday.

The matches will assist in the final selection of the Victorian Under-18s National Championships squads, with the best talent in the state from outside the AFL Academy taking place. 

Based on industry intel, we've named some of the most prominent players worth tracking at the game. 

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 07: Lachlan Hicks of the Jets completes the AFL agility test during the Talent League Boys 2026 Testing Day at La Trobe University Sports Stadium on March 7th, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Craig Dooley/AFL Photos via Getty Images)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 07: Lachlan Hicks of the Jets completes the AFL agility test during the Talent League Boys 2026 Testing Day at La Trobe University Sports Stadium on March 7th, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Craig Dooley/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Jordan Knapp (Eastern Ranges)

Is coming off a 31-disposal game in treacherous conditions against Oakleigh in Round 4. He's a well-rounded package that will deliver the same week after week and gets the most out of his skillset. Few are cleaner below their knees, and not many have the ball security he does when he gets the footy in his hands. Moves well and never looks flustered.

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