JACK Silvagni’s form is giving Carlton fans plenty of reason to smile — and the club’s recruiters plenty to think about — after he booted six goals in a superb performance for Vic Metro on Saturday.

media_camera Silvagni looks back at goal during Saturday’s standout display. Picture: Daniel Wilkins

Silvagni, the son of Blues’ list manager Stephen was among the stars for Metro who claimed their first win of the under-18 championships with a thumping win at Subiaco, 19.7 (121) to 7.5 (47).

Carlton is expected to move for the 190cm key forward under the father-son rule, but may face competition under the AFL’s new bidding rules particularly after this performance.

Eastern Ranges on-baller Ryan Clarke, who turns 18 this week, impressed with three goals and 27 possessions, while skipper Jade Gresham (26 possessions) was also prolific for Metro.

DECISION: BLUES’ CONUNDRUM ON SILVAGNI JUNIOR

Many eyes were on WA draft prospect Callum Ah Chee, but he appeared restricted by a calf complaint and didn’t have a major impact on the contest.

Ball magnet Clint Hinchliffe was WA’s best with 24 possessions and a goal, while Jake Waterman, another son of a gun in ex-Eagles premiership player Chris, kicked two majors.

WA has now suffered three successive heavy defeats, following their Round One one-point victory over South Australia.

However it was Silvagni’s eye-catching display that will have tongues wagging.

Under new father-son rules Carlton will need to match a specific points total to take Silvagni rather than hand over their next pick after a rival’s bid.

Carlton will almost certainly have a top-three selection but would need to commit a second-round or even third-round pick for Silvagni.

The Blues and Saints could both pick Bailey Rice, son of Dean, while Carlton legend Craig Bradley’s son Jake is also a father-son candidate for the Blues.

Originally published as ‘SOS’ junior stars for Vic Metro