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Wangaratta Rovers have taken the first step towards bridging the gap to the league powerhouses by signing Aberfeldie captain Sam Cattapan.
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The Hawks have just announced the signing of the Essendon District Football League star on a two-year deal.
Cattapan is regarded as one of the EDFL's best midfielders and is a Team of the Year member.
Rovers finished fifth this year after making last year's preliminary final and they need top-line recruits, like Cattapan, to chase down grand finalists Yarrawonga and Albury.
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