By Aaron Cordy
THE 2026 Murray Bushrangers Coates Talent League squads have been finalised, ahead of the upcoming season. The lineup is packed with Greater Shepparton talent.
The Bushies have been a solid breeding ground for AFL clubs over the years, with many incredibly talented players coming from the region like Adam Yze (Shepparton United), Steven King (Shepparton FC), Jarman Impey (Shepparton FC and Swans), and Lachie Ash (Shepparton FC). More recently, Jack and Matt Whitlock (Shepparton FC), Riely Onley (Shepparton United) and Holly Egan (Shepparton United).
1: Lana Carroll of the Bushrangers poses during the Talent League Girls 2026 Testing Day at Deakin University on March 1st, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia.(Photo by Jordan Sacchetta/AFL Photos)
The Bushies’ boys season kicks off on Sunday, March 22, against Gippsland Power. The girls tackle GWV Rebels, Sunday, April 12.
2026 local Murray Bushranger boy players:
Shepparton FC: Ryan Ash, Maelan Allan, Lincoln Brand, Hunter Howells, Archer Hueston, Jack Mellington, Spencer Sharp, Alex Whitlock and Angus Williams.
Shepparton United: Tanner Armstrong and Blake Sofra.
Mooroopna: Mac Calleja and Rhys Osborne.
Shepparton Swans: Dash Smith.
Rumbalara: Jamaron Atkinson.
Tatura: Patrick McCarthy.
Nathalia: River Freeman.
The 2026 local Murray Bushranger girl players:
Shepparton United: Lana Carroll, Leila Creevey, Stella Freeman, Tabatha Ingham and Ashanti Walker.
Shepparton Swans: Erin Calleja and Eve Cook.
