A Cohort of the StreetSmarts SUNS Academy’s rising stars have been named in the AFL National Academy’s squad for a clash against Richmond’s VFL side this weekend.

The young stars will play for Australia for the first of two matches in this year’s program at RSEA Park on Sunday, April 13.

Academy quartet Beau Addinsall, Dylan Patterson, Zeke Uwland and Kalani White all feature in the 28-player squad.

The squad arrives in Melbourne on Thursday with the match forming part of a three-day camp.

They will also play against VFL outfit Coburg at Mission Whitten Oval on Sunday, April 27.

The Marsh AFL National Academy features a host of the most talented young footballers from across Australia, who are taking part in the program during their Draft year.

The National Academy is a holistic football and personal development program, providing the next generation of stars with valuable experiences, insights and opportunities to best prepare them for the next steps in their football journey.

Marsh AFL National Academy Manager, Tarkyn Lockyer, said: “Wearing the Australia jumper and representing the Australia U18 team is a huge honour for our young stars and always the highlight of the Marsh AFL National Academy program.

“We look forward to having the squad together this weekend and providing them new experiences and learnings which they can equip themselves with on and off the field throughout their football journey.”