LAVINGTON has trumped rival clubs by securing four of the Hume league’s premier young players.
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Strong Brock-Burrum forward Aidan Johnson, Holbrook pair Andrew Mackinlay and Brad Carman and Rand-Walbundrie-Walla midfielder Kai Davies have signed with the Panthers.
Johnson, a former Lavington junior, was on the radar of at least three other clubs after starring for Brock-Burrum as a forward-ruckman this year.
Coach Simon Curtis said the Panthers had put a major focus on recruiting from the district leagues.
“There is plenty of talent out there,” Curtis said.
“Lavington has lost a lot of it in recent years with all those coaches out there.
“Our strategy was to get our kids back as well as capable players and give them an opportunity to play at the level.
“We believe our system, if you come in, can make younger players better.”
There is plenty of talent out there
- Simon Curtis
Johnson was edged out by teammate Matt Seiter for the Des Kennedy Medal against Jindera and looks set to play key position with Adam Prior (Culcairn) and Jono Spina (Canberra) departing.
Mackinlay kicked 64 majors as a medium-sized forward for the Brookers while teammate Carman was used in a variety of roles by coach Matt Sharp.
Davies is in the Murray Bushrangers squad.
“We’re rapt to have two of the boys from Holbrook wanting to step up,” Curtis said.
“They are committed and very capable players.
“Aidan is back at the club too which is great and I’m looking forward to seeing how he goes at a higher level of footy.
“Kai’s another promising under-18 player.”
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