Best and brightest AFL stars kicking goals with the V/Line Cup

YOUNG TALENT ON SHOW... AFL Goulburn Murray's Sean Connell, Mayor Shane Sali, and V/Line CEO Matt Carrick watch over the talented youngsters competing in this year's V/Line Cup. Players Liam Broom, Riley Myers, umpire Maison Ring, player Leila Creevy and umpire Jenny Alley. Photo: Aaron Cordy

FOOTYBOOTS were laced, the socks pulled up to their knees, the rep-jumpers proudly worn. The state’s best and brightest aspiring AFL stars kicked off the annual V/Line Cup carnival held in Shepparton and Mooroopna recently.

The carnival showcased the best under 15 footballers with 21 teams split into two male divisions and one female division from across the state to compete in the three-day event. Matches were played at Deakin Reserve, Princess Park Reserve, Mooroopna Recreation Reserve and Rumbalara Football Netball Club. The 2023 edition again feature boys’ and girls’ teams from:

Barwon

Bendigo

Gippsland

Goulburn Murray

Greater Western Victoria

North East Border

South East

YOUNG TALENT ON SHOW… AFL Goulburn Murray’s Sean Connell, Mayor Shane Sali, and V/Line CEO Matt Carrick watch over the talented youngsters competing in this year’s V/Line Cup. Players Liam Broom, Riley Myers, umpire Maison Ring, player Leila Creevy and umpire Jenny Alley. Photo: Aaron Cordy

Taking part in her second V/Line Cup, aspiring AFL footballer Leila Creevey from Euroa, enjoyed competing in the carnival. “It’s a good way to have fun and hang out with friends, I’m hoping to have a career in the AFL,” she said.

The carnival was a great opportunity for Leila, and all the players to showcase their talents to AFL recruiters.

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