NORTH Albury’s loss is Brock-Burrum’s gain, with star forward Kylin Morey returning to the Hume league premiers.
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Morey booted 29 goals from his 17 games in the Ovens and Murray this season and will leave a big hole in the Hoppers’ forward line.
But the silky forward will be a massive boost to Brock-Burrum, as it searches for back-to-back Hume league premierships.
Saints president Steve Koschitzke said Morey would give the side plenty of versatility.
“He’s a good fella and we are glad to have him back,” Koschitzke said.
“He’s played a bit onball this year at North Albury.
“He will probably have a bit of a run onball and on the forward flank.”
Morey played under-18s at North Albury before joining Brock-Burrum.
He had a breakout season in 2013.
The silky forward booted 81 goals, including eight in the grand final win over Holbrook, landing him the Des Kennedy Medal for best afield.
“He left the club after a big performance in the grand final and he’s only improved from there with time in town,” new Saints coach Jarrod Hillary said.
“He’s keen to play with his mates.”
North Albury coach Jason Akermanis said he was disappointed to lose Morey.
“He’s been great for our group and I’m sure he would have learnt a stack,” Akermanis said.
“With any luck we can find a suitable replacement.”
That replacement could be Jarrah Maksymow, but there’s a big question mark on his availability, as the star forward has been in custody since being arrested in February.
But Akermanis said he would have no hesitation in welcoming him back to Bunton Park.
“I think the best thing we could do is give him a structural environment,” Akermanis said.
“I’m sure he doesn’t want to go back in there.
“He knows there’s no more chances.
“We are not the law, we are a footy club.”
O and M rep Maksymow had an outstanding 2014 season, booting 59 goals from 18 games to win North Albury’s best and fairest award.