ALL ten TAC Cup clubs have thrown the magnets around at the selection table with a number of top prospects rested ahead of the National Under 18 Championships. For Murray Bushrangers and Oakleigh Chargers, they have to wait an extra week to play in a standalone game, but there are still five games for the interested onlooker to sink their teeth into across the weekend.<\/p>\n
NORTHERN KNIGHTS v. EASTERN RANGES<\/b><\/p>\n
Round 8 – Saturday, June 2,\u00a0<\/b>11:15am
\n<\/b>Preston City Oval, Preston<\/b><\/p>\n
Both Northern and Eastern have named extended benches with Mark Baker<\/strong> returning to the side and has been named at full-forward, while Kobe Brandt<\/strong> and Evan Tsitsis<\/strong> are others who have been named on the field for the Knights. They will miss captain Braedyn Gillard<\/strong> who has been a consistent ball-winning midfielder this season, while Kye Yodgee<\/strong> and Adam Carafa<\/strong> are others who have been confirmed outs for the game. For Eastern, Cody Hirst<\/strong> and Jonte Duffy<\/strong> are out, however there is good new for the Ranges with James Blanck<\/strong> and Xavier Fry<\/strong> back into the lineup, named among four inclusions in the extended squad.<\/p>\n Northern Knights<\/strong><\/p>\n B:<\/strong> 25. J. Davies, 11. R. Sturgess, 22. M. Wild In:<\/strong> E. Tsitsis, N. Kitchell, M. Baker, J. Hart, K. Agosta, M. Sindrivanis, Z. Hudson, K. Brandt Eastern Ranges<\/strong><\/p>\n B:<\/strong> 20. B. Cardamone, 31. J. Blanck, 47. T. Hallett-Tauali’i In:<\/strong> S. Kapahnke, L. Gawel, J. Jaworski, J. Blanck, X. Fry WESTERN JETS v. BENDIGO PIONEERS<\/b><\/p>\n Round 8 – Saturday, June 2, 2.15pm In the second game of the day, the Western Jets will hope to continue their strong form against the Bendigo Pioneers who are on a six-game losing streak. The Jets lose captain Xavier O’Halloran<\/strong> who has earned a break ahead of the National Championships, but regain Stefan Radovanovic<\/strong> and man mountain Darren Walters<\/strong>\u00a0who is among six inclusions for the extended squad. The Pioneers will be without the likes of Bailey Henderson<\/strong> for the clash with at least seven players departing the side from last round, while Jacob Atley<\/strong> is back in to provide good support in midfield.<\/p>\n Western Jets<\/strong><\/p>\n B:<\/strong> 25. S. Johnson, 41. L. Rzanovski, 37. H. Murphy In:<\/strong> D. Walters, C. White, J. Crawford, M. Maguang, S. Radovanovic, T. Rudic Bendigo Pioneers<\/strong><\/p>\n B:<\/strong> 3. L. Marciano, 11. J. Grace, 41. B. Vaz In:<\/strong> J. Atley, L. Tenace, C. Vick, K. Brown, J. Rodi, O. Perez, B. Vaz CALDER CANNONS v. GREATER WESTERN VICTORIA REBELS<\/b><\/p>\n Round 8 – Saturday, June 2, 2.15pm Up at RAMS Arena, Calder Cannons have bolstered their line-up with the return of co-captain Jack Bytel<\/strong> from injury, while the classy Kyle Baker<\/strong> and tall Jake Riccardi<\/strong> join a number of inclusions in the team. Switchman Daniel Hanna<\/strong> was good last week but is among the outs, as is Dylan Landt<\/strong> and Jeremy O’Sullivan<\/strong>. For the GWV Rebels, Tom Berry<\/strong> will be a welcome return, while Terang Mortlake junior Isaac Wareham<\/strong> makes his debut as the 23rd player. Harrison Butler<\/strong> and Ethan Harvey<\/strong> are the two confirmed outs for the Rebels.<\/p>\n Calder Cannons<\/strong><\/p>\n B:<\/strong> 9. C. Barton, 38. B. Newman, 17. N. Doyle In:<\/strong> W. Jury, K. Baker, L. Sultana, D. Mott, J. Bytel, B. Rigoni, J. Roumeliotis, J. Riccardi Greater Western Victoria Rebels<\/strong><\/p>\n B:<\/strong> 48. J. Cleaver, 43. J. Wright, 1. C. Craig-Peters In:<\/strong> J. Mawson, I. Wareham, I. Grant, I. Thomas, T. Berry DANDENONG STINGRAYS v. SANDRINGHAM DRAGONS<\/b><\/p>\n Round 8 – Sunday, June 3, 10.45am Dandenong has put most of its Vic Country stars on ice for this round, with Bailey Williams<\/strong>, Zac Foot<\/strong>, Sam Fletcher<\/strong>\u00a0and Bailey Schmidt<\/strong> all out, while Stephen<\/strong> and Matthew Cumming<\/strong> return, as does AFL Academy member Hayden Young<\/strong>. For the Dragons, they have the four confirmed outs with Josh Paul<\/strong> and Jackson Hannah<\/strong> departing he side, while the break from school footy sees the likes of Darcy Chirgwin<\/strong>, Jacquin Mifsud<\/strong>, Jeremy Goddard<\/strong> and Charlie Langford<\/strong> returning with the Melbourne Grammar bye this weekend.<\/p>\n Dandenong Stingrays<\/strong><\/p>\n B:<\/strong> 12. M. Gahan, 20. S. De Koning, 41. L. Stenning In:<\/strong> L. Goonan, H. Young, J. Barker, F. Stellato, J. Ocaa, S. Cumming, J. Harmes, M. Cumming Sandringham Dragons<\/strong><\/p>\n B:<\/strong> 44. J. Mifsud, 43. C. Langford, 45. J. Voss In:<\/strong> T. Brimble, J. Mifsud, J. Goddard, D. Chirgwin, J. Cowden, C. Langford, H. Ferdinand GIPPSLAND POWER v. GEELONG FALCONS<\/b><\/p>\n Round 8 – Sunday, June 3, 1.15pm Both Gippsland and Geelong have rested a multitude of stars in the final game of the round ahead of the National Championships. Gippsland will go in with its youngest side of the year with captain Xavier Duursma<\/strong>, over-ager Matthew McGannon<\/strong>, key defender Kyle Reid<\/strong> and bottom-agers Brock Smith<\/strong> and Sam Flanders<\/strong> all out of the side. Nick Lowden<\/strong>, Will Broadbent<\/strong> and Mason McGannon<\/strong> are among at least five inclusions for the game. For Geelong, they will miss their full-back Dane Hollenkamp<\/strong>, as well as switchman Connor Idun<\/strong> and co-captain Oscar Brownless<\/strong> who joins fellow captain Sam Walsh<\/strong> on the sidelines.<\/p>\n Gippsland Power<\/strong><\/p>\n B:<\/strong> 7. B. Patterson, 40. Z. Hurley, 15. R. Sparkes In:<\/strong> N. Lowden, Z. Hurley, F. Phillips, A. Young, M. McGarrity, B. Macfarlane, W. Broadbent, M. McGannon Geelong Falcons<\/strong><\/p>\n B:<\/strong> 40. J. Clark, 37. B. Campi, 33. Z. Knights In:<\/strong> C. O’Connor, T. Richardson, Z. Knights, B. Ham, J. Clark, B. Campi, E. Floyd, B. Ritchie, H. Spiller ALL ten TAC Cup clubs have thrown the magnets around at the selection table with a number of top prospects rested ahead of the National Under 18 Championships. 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\nHB:<\/strong> 1. R. Gardner, 33. J. Randall, 5. L. Potter
\nC:<\/strong> 37. K.\u00a0 Brandt, 10. B.\u00a0 Bell, 40. N.\u00a0 Mayne
\nHF:<\/strong> 24. R. Bowkett, 18. S. Brazier, 14. E. Tsitsis
\nF:<\/strong> 7. H. Grace, 21. M. Baker, 27. J. Lucente
\nR:<\/strong> 16. T. Hallebone, 12. J. Naylor, 17. J. D’Intinosante
\nInt:<\/strong> 35. K. Agosta, 31. N. Barro, 20. P. Della Rocca, 23. J. Hart, 34. Z. Hudson, 50. M. Sindrivanis, 28. S. Uzelac
\n23P:<\/strong> 39. N. Kitchell<\/p>\n
\nOut:<\/strong> K. Yodgee,\u00a0 B. Gillard,\u00a0 A. Carafa,\u00a0 X. Bateman,\u00a0 A. Castagna<\/p>\n
\nHB:<\/strong> 23. X. Fry, 18. B. McCormack, 25. L. Vassis
\nC:<\/strong> 4. R.\u00a0 Clausen, 7. L.\u00a0 Stapleton, 30. T.\u00a0 Edwards
\nHF:<\/strong> 2. A. Kalcovski, 53. J. Drake, 11. M. Mellis
\nF:<\/strong> 14. L. Gawel, 13. J. Rossiter, 28. L. Kruger
\nR:<\/strong> 58. R. Smith, 8. J. Burleigh, 24. K. Quirk
\nInt:<\/strong> 3. H. Chinn, 5. R. Einsporn, 12. J. Gilbee, 27. J. Jaworski, 36. S. Kapahnke, 22. C. Quirk, 54. J. Sullivan
\n23P:<\/strong> 43. K. Crosby<\/p>\n
\nOut:<\/strong> J. Duffy, C. Hirst<\/p>\n
\n<\/b>Williamstown Football Ground, Williamstown<\/b><\/p>\n
\nHB:<\/strong> 10. S. Kyriazis, 38. B. Khamis, 6. L. Rocci
\nC:<\/strong> 17. D.\u00a0 Andrews , 36. J.\u00a0 Rice, 23. M.\u00a0 Maguang
\nHF:<\/strong> 20. D. Cassar, 24. J. Honey, 2. T. Rudic
\nF:<\/strong> 11. Z. Butters, 31. E. Jeka, 45. A. Clarke
\nR:<\/strong> 47. D. Walters, 12. C. Thar, 39. S. Radovanovic
\nInt:<\/strong> 5. M. Chak, 21. J. Crawford, 29. D. Fruscalzo, 4. J. Jenkins, 28. J. Papachatzakis, 35. T. Warner, 7. J. Watkins
\n23P:<\/strong> 16. C. White<\/p>\n
\nOut:<\/strong> X. O’Halloran,\u00a0 N. Ellis,\u00a0 W. Smyth<\/p>\n
\nHB:<\/strong> 24. N. McHugh, 32. W. Wallace, 2. J. Williams
\nC:<\/strong> 25. F.\u00a0 Perez, 43. H.\u00a0 Lawrence, 49. O.\u00a0 Perez
\nHF:<\/strong> 29. E. Roberts, 46. L. Tenace, 20. J. Schischka
\nF:<\/strong> 6. J. Rodi, 54. M. Christensen, 5. N. Wheeler
\nR:<\/strong> 23. D. Keating, 9. Z. Keighran,\u00a015. Caccaviello
\nInt:<\/strong> 16. J. Atley, 33. J. McHale, 48. P. Moi Moi, 28. C. Vick, 51. B. Waasdorp
\n23P:<\/strong> 13. K. Brown<\/p>\n
\nOut:<\/strong> L. Caccaviello, Z. Denahy, T. Walters, C. McCarty, M. Lias, D. Loveridge, B. Henderson<\/p>\n
\n<\/b>RAMS Arena, Cragieburn<\/b><\/p>\n
\nHB:<\/strong> 3. I. Moussa , 43. L. Cavallaro, 8. L. Sholl
\nC:<\/strong> 44. N.\u00a0 Gentile, 5. C.\u00a0 Taylor, 1. D.\u00a0 Mott
\nHF:<\/strong> 4. K. Baker, 27. T. Browning, 11. J. Firebrace
\nF:<\/strong> 33. J. Evans, 41. J. Roumeliotis, 48. S. Ramsay
\nR:<\/strong> 29. J. Riccardi, 42. N. Croft, 30. M. Podhajski
\nInt:<\/strong> 16. J. Bytel, 46. S. Callander, 6. J. Horo, 52. B. Reddick
\nEmg:<\/strong> 51. W. Jury, 19. B. Rigoni, 39. L. Sultana
\n23P:<\/strong> 53. M. Abou-Eid<\/p>\n
\nOut:<\/strong> J. O’Sullivan,\u00a0 D. Hanna,\u00a0 C. Lamb,\u00a0 A. Righele,\u00a0 D. Landt<\/p>\n
\nHB:<\/strong> 3. S. Carlin, 35. C. Hinkley, 24. M. Lloyd
\nC:<\/strong> 32. M.\u00a0 Burgess, 2. M.\u00a0 Schnerring, 5. H.\u00a0 Jennings
\nHF:<\/strong> 14. J. Hill, 20. T. Watts, 6. C. Wilson
\nF:<\/strong> 7. M. Martin, 28. C. Giddings, 39. J. Mawson
\nR:<\/strong> 29. P. Glanford, 13. T. Berry, 9. L. Dawson
\nInt:<\/strong> 4. B. Annett, 12. A. Gove, 27. E. Lamb, 33. J. Ross
\nEmg:<\/strong> 17. T. Clark, 21. I. Grant, 40. I. Thomas
\n23P:<\/strong> 30. I. Wareham<\/p>\n
\nOut:<\/strong> H. Butler, E. Harvey<\/p>\n
\n<\/b>Shepley Oval, Dandenong<\/b><\/p>\n
\nHB:<\/strong> 7. J. Taylor, 56. M. Cumming, 2. H. Young
\nC:<\/strong> 37. B.\u00a0 Angwin, 23. C.\u00a0 Hustwaite, 3. J.\u00a0 Plumridge
\nHF:<\/strong> 49. M. Cottrell, 36. S. Cumming, 27. L. McDonnell
\nF:<\/strong> 11. E. Cahill, 5. A. Paterson, 57. R. Nanscawen
\nR:<\/strong> 13. R. Bowman, 16. J. Frawley, 47. J. Hickey
\nInt:<\/strong> 6. J. Barker, 33. J. Carosella, 38. J. Harmes, 55. J. Ocaa, 35. F. Stellato, 50. L. Williams
\n23P:<\/strong> 45. L. Goonan<\/p>\n
\nOut:<\/strong> B. Schmidt,\u00a0 L. Young,\u00a0 Z. Foot,\u00a0 S. Fletcher,\u00a0 C. Ellison,\u00a0 B. Williams<\/p>\n
\nHB:<\/strong> 14. R. O’Meara, 69. C. Watts, 11. N. Stamatis
\nC:<\/strong> 72. D.\u00a0 Chirgwin, 8. K.\u00a0 Owens, 50. T.\u00a0 Deane-Johns
\nHF:<\/strong> 47. T. Milne, 20. H. Bede, 76. X. Verdnik
\nF:<\/strong> 13. T. Brimble, 28. J. Rendell, 58. K. Yorke
\nR:<\/strong> 32. J. Griffiths, 66. R. Byrnes, 21. D. McNeish
\nInt:<\/strong> 37. N. Bufalo, 63. M. Butera, 59. A. Courtney, 24. H. Ferdinand, 3. T. Fogarty, 41. J. Goddard, 25. O. McMaster
\n23P:<\/strong> 55. J. Cowden<\/p>\n
\nOut:<\/strong> J. Paul, L. Lamble, J. Hannah, B. Krongold<\/p>\n
\n<\/b>Shepley Oval, Dandenong<\/b><\/p>\n
\nHB:<\/strong> 36. M. Bentvelzen , 14. T. Hourigan, 10. L. Connolly
\nC:<\/strong> 8. B.\u00a0 Beck, 1. T.\u00a0 Hayes, 19. F.\u00a0 Phillips
\nHF:<\/strong> 20. H. Neocleous, 23. N. Gown, 45. A. Young
\nF:<\/strong> 6. R. Baldi, 16. J. Smith, 26. W. Broadbent
\nR:<\/strong> 22. R. Henkel, 13. N. Lowden, 11. A. Hodge
\nInt:<\/strong> 17. G. Cocksedge, 3. M. McGannon, 21. M. McGarrity, 29. B. Motton, 37. H. Pepper, 43. Z. Skinner, 35. J. van der Pligt
\n23P:<\/strong> 31. B. Macfarlane<\/p>\n
\nOut:<\/strong> K. Reid,\u00a0 B. Smith,\u00a0 S. Flanders,\u00a0 X. Duursma,\u00a0 M. McGannon<\/p>\n
\nHB:<\/strong> 3. K. Rayner, 31. C. Cartledge, 21. L. Smith
\nC:<\/strong> 6. D.\u00a0 Madigan, 41. C.\u00a0 Stephens, 2. S.\u00a0 Torpy
\nHF:<\/strong> 32. F. Parish, 20. B. Ham, 16. B. Scott
\nF:<\/strong> 14. R. Hayden, 42. H. Spiller, 48. B. Schlensog
\nR:<\/strong> 50. J. Grigsby, 13. E. Floyd, 10. B. Mensch
\nInt:<\/strong> 9. B. Morton, 35. C. Tanis, 25. L. Taylor, 26. F. Wilson
\nEmg:<\/strong> 15. L. Handley, 28. C. O’Connor, 45. T. Richardson
\n23P:<\/strong> 19. B. Ritchie<\/p>\n
\nOut:<\/strong> C. Harris, S. Stokes, D. Hollenkamp, C. Idun, C. Karpala, O. Brownless<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"