NUMBER one draft fancy Will Brodie will play his first match for the Murray Bushrangers since early May when the side takes on North Ballarat Rebels at Craigieburn on Saturday.
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The Shepparton youngster has been touted as the best young talent in the country after outstanding performances for Victoria Country and the AFL Academy.
Coach Leon Higgins will also welcome back big guns Esava Ratugolea, Louis Pinnuck, Todd Marshall and Max Lynch.
“Will’s form at the national carnival was outstanding as was his leadership particularly in game four where he captained the Vic Country team and performed brilliantly,” Higgins said.
“This is a challenging time for these boys who have been involved in a number of different programs throughout the year.
“We have spoken as a group about the need to remove all the distractions and focus on the remainder of the TAC Cup season.
“As a coaching group we will focus on realigning all our players back together to ensure we approach this week with a real focus on the team.
“North Ballarat are a quality side who will provide a real challenge through their skill level and ability to compete hard all day.”
Albury duo Zach Sproule and Charlie Spargo have been called into the Greater Western Sydney NEAFL squad.
North Ballarat sit in fifth position on the ladder while the Bushrangers are third and pressing for a spot in the top-two.
The round 13 match starts at 1pm.
