Maher said there was a strong mix of talent across all lines in the initial squad, which he attributed to the willingness of clubs to play youngsters in their senior sides.

“We've got a great list of players here, the clubs have been happy to have as many of their players involved as possible,” he said.

“It's pot luck across the board whether you'll get the mix of players you need to field a competitive side, but I think we've done extremely well.

“I've had the opportunity to go and watch a fair bit of footy lately, particularly over the Anzac Day weekend.

“So many of the players named in the squad were out playing senior footy on the weekend, if those players can gel together in the short time we have before the game we'll be looking really good.”

Albury had the most players in the squad with eight, followed by six from North Albury and Yarrawonga.

THE FULL SQUAD:

ALBURY: Dom Buntin, Tristan Mann, Cooper Page, Harry Tanner, Zach Bye, Lachie Tanner, Josh Bolitho, Ben McIntosh.

COROWA-RUTHERGLEN: Jy Lane, Jack Schilg, Jay O’Donoghue, Bill Hansen, Jack Bates.

LAVINGTON: Jack Kirley, Corey McAlpin, Ben King, Connor Meredith.

MYRTLEFORD: Ryley Sharp, Brady Sharp, Luke Quirk, Rhys Grant.

NORTH ALBURY: Doulton Langlands, Dom Brew, Shaun Mannagh, Tom Gallaway, Henry Teunon, Jorden McKenzie.

WANGARATTA: Brad Melville, Zac Elliott, Mitch Brendel, Hugh Amery, Will Reilly, Daniel Sharrock.

WANGARATTA ROVERS: Campbell Fendyk, Will Nolan, Nick Cox, Connor Shanley.

WODONGA: Harry McKimmie, George Haynes, Harry Pole, Louis Miller, Trent McMullan.

WODONGA RAIDERS: Floyd Bollinghaus, Ethan Boxall, Matt Neagle, Connor Newnham.

YARRAWONGA: Ryan Bruce, Jayden Gallagher, Brayden Coburn, James Irvine, Mitch Collins-Bye, Harry Crossley.