THE Murray Bushrangers have announced its preliminary squad for the 2019 Under 16 Victorian Country Championships. 68 talented footballers from across the region will commence training on Sunday, November 18 at the Wangaratta Showgrounds.
Talent manager, Mick Wilson explained the process in selecting the squad.
“The Murray Bushrangers are extremely lucky to have the North East Border and Goulburn Murray V- Line programs which provide an opportunity for players to play against other talented footballers from representative teams,” Mick said.
“The players are also fortunate to receive expert coaching in these games from Daniel Cleary, Scott Watson, Greg Shannon and Jeremy Campbell who with their support staff provide a great learning and development environment.
“Each of these young men have a fantastic opportunity to develop their football, fitness and personal attributes during the four month pre-season.
“The program takes extraordinary commitment from young footballers and their families to participate in and we look forward to providing an environment where each player improves through hard work and dedication.
“There will a number of players disappointed not to make the squad, however the door is certainly not closed on the opportunity to come into the Bushrangers programs. A number of local players have missed the under 16 squad, yet through dedication and persistence were drafted into the AFL after their U18 season.
“The Murray Bushrangers’ under 16 program is limited to Victorian residents however 32 clubs across seven leagues are representing across the 68 man squad.
“As a club we understand the role that local clubs play in producing talent, we are lucky that so many of these players have great mentors and role models within what has proven to be a strong AFL region.
“Whilst the NSW players are ineligible for our under 16 program we look forward to recapturing these players throughout the 2020 season.”
