QBE Sydney Swans Academy coach Jared Crouch caught up with SwansTV for the first time since the Under 18s’ secured a clean sweep in the Academy Series against GWS.

The Swans defeated their cross-town rivals for the third consecutive time in a hard-fought contest in Wagga Wagga, winning 9.2 (56) to 6.17 (53).

Individual performances were awarded with selection into the extended NSW/ACT Rams squad.

A total of 15 members from the QBE Sydney Swans Academy were chosen.

Coached by premiership star Tadhg Kennelly, the Rams will play the first of two TAC Cup matches on Saturday against the Calder Cannons.

The exhibition games provide a stage for the players to impress before the team is whittled down ahead of next month's Under 18 National Championships.

Crouch is confident the QBE Sydney Swans Academy will be well represented.

Check out the full interview with Crouch in the video above.