North Albury coach Isaac Muller says his unique decision to play a one-off VFL game during the bye is designed to build relationships at State level.
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Muller played for Frankston in its 18-point loss to Box Hill on Sunday.
He kicked two goals and played full-forward and in the ruck, including time on Hawthorn premiership star Jarryd Roughead.
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The 22-year-old Hoppers mentor has links to the Dolphins.
"I wanted to illustrate the connection we've got with VFL clubs," he said.
"We'll look at the next bye and see if some of our players might get the opportunity to play."
The Hoppers play the first half of the split round 16 on August 3, potentially allowing a player or players to play for Frankston the following week.
"It was a chance to see which players I see as being ready to play VFL and there's a couple now that would be ready to have a crack," he said.
"And we can act as a home club for a couple of those guys, the more relationships you can build, the better you become as a football club.
"We've got to look at the State level for recruiting, as well as the country leagues."
Muller became the youngest stand-alone coach in league history when he was appointed only eight weeks after his 22nd birthday.
A popular tip for the wooden spoon, the Hoppers have won two games and will rule themselves out of the race with a win against Wodonga.
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