The forward/ruckman, who has played 11 AFL games this season, starred for Sturt in its win over Port Adelaide in the last minor round. The performance comes after Jenkins was nominated for the AFL Players Association Best First Year Player Award
Brodie Martin, Richard Tambling and Sam Kerridge were also listed among Sturt’s best.
Tom Lynch (Glenelg) and Luke Thompson (Eagles) were pulled out of Sunday’s games as a precaution because of the short break before Friday night’s AFL final against Fremantle.
In the league finals this Sunday, Central District takes on West Adelaide in the qualifying final and the Eagles clash with North Adelaide in the elimination final. Top side Norwood has the weekend off.
SANFL player summary:
Sam Kerridge (Sturt): 10 kicks, 16 handballs, six clearances
Brodie Martin (Sturt): 18 kicks, six handballs, ten marks, seven clearances, 4.1
Richard Tambling (Sturt): 13 kicks, eight handballs, six tackles
Josh Jenkins (Sturt): 13 kicks, two handballs, eight marks, 8.1
Matt Jaensch (Sturt): Eight kicks, five handballs
Tim McIntyre (Sturt): Ten kicks, three handballs, 3.3
Brad Symes (Central): Ten kicks, 11 handballs
Ricky Henderson (Central): Ten kicks, seven handballs, seven marks
Lewis Johnston (North): 17 kicks, seven marks, 4.1
James Craig (North): Five kicks, three handballs, 22 hit-outs
Andy Otten (South): 11 kicks, six handballs
Shaun McKernan (South): Six kicks, three handballs, eight marks, 2.2
Jarryd Lyons (Glenelg): Eight kicks, 12 handballs, ten clearances, 2.0
Chris Knights (Eagles): 13 kicks, seven handballs, 1.1
Nick Joyce (Eagles): Three kicks, six handballs, 1.0
Rory Laird (West): 15 kicks, 15 handballs
Brad Crouch (West): Seven kicks, 15 handballs
Reserves
Sam Martyn (Eagles): 12 kicks, eight handballs
Cam Ellis-Yolmen (Eagles): Eight kicks, five handballs, 1.0
