Ovens and Murray under 18s coach Tom McGrath has called on his youngsters to show their skills to AFL recruiters against Goulburn Valley on Saturday.
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Half of the O and M players are bottom-age, meaning they will still be eligible for next year.
"It's a great opportunity for these kids, some have been overlooked by the Bushies (junior representative side Murray Bushrangers) or haven't played a game yet, there's only four in the Bushies' squad, so they have the opportunity to show what they've got to a bigger audience," McGrath stated.
It's a great opportunity for these kids, some have been overlooked by the Bushies ... they have the opportunity to show what they've got to a bigger audience.
- Tom McGrath
Around a third of the squad has played senior O and M football this year, including Wangaratta Rovers' Alex McCarthy and Wodonga Raiders' Ned Twycross.
Rovers' Brodie Paul and Corowa-Rutherglen's Finn Osborne are co-captains.
Although the match is officially under 18s, the leagues have agreed to field four under 19s, given they've missed out during Covid.
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The match starts from midday at Mooroopna Recreation Reserve.
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