this is why appointing Ron was the right choice for South
he has never been shy of promoting the young kids
anyone going to the game tommorrow have a good look at Carter in the reserves
a likely type
TODD McKay becomes South Adelaide's youngest-ever League debutant when he takes the field against Central District tomorrow.
At 16 years and four months, McKay takes the record from Wayne Slattery, who debuted at 16 years and five months in April, 1977.
South Adelaide football manager Neill Sharpe said McKay had made a rapid rise through the ranks in 2010.
``Todd hasn't played Under 18s, he's played Under 16s (this season),'' Sharpe said.
``He came into the Reserves, played two games in the Reserves and he's in the League team this weekend.
``We had someone pull out at the last minute a couple of weeks ago and he came into the Reserves against Sturt.
``He made that transition rather easily. His form was good again last weekend.
``We've got quite a few injuries so we've given him an opportunity.''
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He said the 170cm onballer would be tested in cauldron of the centre square at Elizabeth.
``We'll give him an opportunity on the ball tomorrow. Out at Elizabeth you need to run as many players as you can through the midfield, so he'll play through there.''
Williamstown (VFL) recruit Dylan Joyce, 20, will also make his debut tomorrow and Taylor Whitford, 18, has been promoted to the 22-man squad.
The Panthers have lost experienced Michael Handby (hamstring) and omitted Sam Livingstone.