It's not too often you hear of a 15-year-old kicking 100 goals in a season.
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But Kolora-Noorat talent Ryley Hutchins surged passed the big ton on Saturday in the Warrnambool and District league juniors.
Ryley, who kicked 11 majors on the weekend, took his tally to 104.
The youngster, who plays two games each Saturday, has booted 63 goals in the under 15s and 41 in the under 18s.
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His under 15s coach Phil Beasley, who also mentored him last year, said he was have an outstanding season.
"He's improved, he's got a lot better as a player," he said.
"He's grown, that's biggest thing, he's a lot taller and a bit stronger.
"He's just a really good natural footballer, he knows how to get to where the ball is going to be and can read the play really well."
Beasley said the promising youngster plays onball in the under 15s and forward pocket in the under 18s.
Like last year, Ryley has been playing three quarters of under 15s before getting ready with the under 18s.
Ryley, who is the Power's under 15 captain, was also vice captain of the WDFNL's under 16s junior interleague team.
Ryley has caught the eye of recruiters and will represent Western Bulldogs' Next Generation Academy at the V/Line Cup in Shepparton the week before the AFL grand final.
It is a stepping stone towards NAB League selection.
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