The teams have been released for this weekend’s NAB League Boys Round 2, which marks the first games for 2019 for six interstate teams.
New full-time NAB League Boys club the Tasmania Devils will play their first match of the season after a bye in Round 1, while the Brisbane Lions Academy, Gold Coast Suns Academy, GWS Giants Academy, Northern Territory and Sydney Swans Academy will make the first of their five appearances in the competition this year.
All six interstate teams will play off in a triple-header of clashes at Blacktown International Sportspark on Saturday.
Meanwhile, there are several important inclusions across a range of Victorian clubs for Round 2.
The Calder Cannons have called on Mason Fletcher – the 200cm son of Essendon AFL great Dustin Fletcher – as key-defensive reinforcement for their meeting with the Oakleigh Chargers on Sunday, following Calder’s 109-point loss to the Sandringham Dragons in Round 1.
Melbourne AFL Category B rookie and former basketballer Austin Bradtke has been granted permission to play for the Dandenong Stingrays as an over-age player in 2019 and will line up against the Gippsland Power on Saturday as a 204cm ruck.
On Gippsland’s side, highly rated 2019 NAB AFL Draft prospect Caleb Serong will play his first match for the Power this season – likely to be one of only a handful of appearances in the NAB League Boys around his school football commitments with Geelong Grammar this year.
At the Western Jets, one co-captain could replace another for the team’s clash with the Eastern Ranges on Sunday, with Lucas Rocci named on an extended bench and Spencer Johnson the Jets’ only confirmed out to this point.
The GWV Rebels will see Izaac Grant take the field for the first time this season against the Geelong Falcons on Sunday, after the exciting forward booted seven goals in a loss to the Northern Knights in Round 9 last year as a bottom-ager.
The Oakleigh Chargers could unveil a name more synonymous with Australian cricket than football if Brayden Fleming makes his NAB League Boys debut against Calder on Sunday. The bottom-ager is the son of former Australian cricketer and well-known media personality Damien Fleming and might come into the team off an extended bench with Oakleigh co-captain Trent Bianco going out.
See the full NAB League Boys Round 2 teams below.
SATURDAY
SYDNEY SWANS ACADEMY v. TASMANIA DEVILS
30/03/2019, 9:30am
Blacktown International Sports Park
SYDNEY SWANS ACADEMY
B: 22. M. Geddes, 4. R. van Huisstede, 33. K. Martin
HB: 12. N. Brewer, 3. L. Parks, 38. J. Dol
C: 7. B. Campbell, 9. S. Thorne, 23. E. Gulden
HF: 16. L. Swaney, 5. H. Maguire, 11. A. Watling
F: 15. H. Parker, 39. J. Rayner, 21. Z. Youlten
R: 40. S. Gaden, 37. K. McKellar, 10. J. Barling
Int: 20. J. Adams, 14. T. Baxter, 28. N. Casalini, 6. C. Nash, 17. P. Roseby, 29. T. Tyson, 27. M. Sheather
TASMANIA DEVILS
B: 35. L. Viney, 8. J. Steele, 17. P. Walker
HB: 13. S. Collins, 38. O. Shaw, 7. M. McGuinness
C: 21. L. Gadomski, 1. M. O’Neill, 41. C. Stephenson
HF: 51. J. Clifford, 40. T. McGinniss, 31. J. Menzie
F: 20. W. Harper, 25. J. Callow, 19. S. Lewis-Johnson
R: 9. J. Chaplin, 22. N. Baker, 3. O. Davis
Int: 45. R. Ashlin, 16. R. Banks-Smith, 2. O. Burrows-Cheng, 39. S. Green, 48. J. Hennessy, 23. H. Ireland, 4. W. Peppin, 50. C. Riethoff
GWS GIANTS ACADEMY v. BRISBANE LIONS ACADEMY
30/03/2019, 11:55am
Blacktown International Sports Park
GWS GIANTS ACADEMY
B: 5. K. Flack, 24. N. Murray, 23. A. Whyte
HB: 43. S. Frost, 27. J. Green, 20. J. Reed
C: 1. H. Grant, 25. T. Green, 10. J. Peatling
HF: 22. L. Conlan, 26. L. Delahunty, 19. R. Mooney
F: 4. C. Edwards, 35. J. Cullen, 2. M. Hamblin
R: 34. O. Hicks, 17. J. Lucas, 28. M. McGrory
Int: 3. J. Moen, 6. T. Organ, 12. L. Squire, 16. C. Steele, 37. D. Beavan
BRISBANE LIONS ACADEMY
B: 44. C. Bulley, 36. J. Ward, 8. T. Townson
HB: 19. T. Griffiths, 40. N. Haberer, 28. E. Hunt
C: 12. S. Crozier, 11. W. Martyn, 18. B. Reville
HF: 13. B. Coleman, 21. N. Cumberland, 23. T. Jeffrey
F: 45. G. Sproule, 43. J. Briskey, 38. T. Wischnat
R: 60. S. Ryan, 15. T. Abberley, 20. J. Quint
Int: 26. J. Apted, 25. C. Aston, 17. J. Hammond, 14. C. Michael, 16. W. O’Dwyer
Emg: 9. W. Tasker
GIPPSLAND POWER v. DANDENONG STINGRAYS
30/03/2019, 1:00pm
Morwell Recreation Reserve
GIPPSLAND POWER
B: 14. T. Hourigan, 22. Z. Reid, 32. L. Williams
HB: 29. T. Rees, 12. B. Smith, 15. R. Sparkes
C: 10. L. Connolly, 4. S. Flanders, 37. H. Pepper
HF: 20. H. Neocleous, 17. C. Comben, 9. W. Papley
F: 19. F. Phillips, 16. J. Smith, 2. C. Serong
R: 43. Z. Skinner, 11. K. Dunkley, 7. S. Berry
Int: 30. T. Baldi, 34. J. Hume, 31. B. Macfarlane, 24. B. Maslen, 3. M. McGannon, 21. M. McGarrity, 25. J. McGrath, 23. Z. Soutar, 35. J. van der Pligt
In: C. Serong, M. McGarrity, B. Macfarlane, J. Hume
Out: T. Fitzpatrick
DANDENONG STINGRAYS
B: 38. M. Gregory, 46. D. Popa, 50. L. Williams
HB: 10. C. Gay, 20. S. De Koning, 42. J. Nanscawen
C: 40. S. Merrick, 18. M. Riordan, 39. J. Toner
HF: 11. E. Cahill, 24. B. Nyuon, 44. C. Weightman
F: 14. D. Smith, 28. B. Schmidt, 25. J. Stuart
R: 53. A. Bradtke, 45. L. Goonan, 2. H. Young
Int: 1. H. Berenger, 47. W. Bravo, 52. C. Ellison, 27. K. George, 13. N. Heath, 23. J. Neal, 34. R. Orchard, 33. H. Sullivan, 30. J. Thomas
In: J. Neal, A. Bradtke, R. Orchard, C. Ellison
Out: B. Milford
MURRAY BUSHRANGERS v. BENDIGO PIONEERS
30/03/2019, 2:00pm
Deakin Reserve – Shepparton
MURRAY BUSHRANGERS
B: 28. J. O’Dwyer, 22. E. Baxter, 29. K. Williamson
HB: 12. L. Ash, 3. B. Kelly, 10. W. Quirk
C: 19. J. Boyer, 38. D. Clarke, 26. S. Durham
HF: 6. W. Chandler, 23. E. Keogh, 20. E. Hollands
F: 44. J. Hillary, 1. W. Christie, 53. C. Wilson
R: 25. L. Fiore, 5. C. Wild, 9. J. Chalcraft
Int: 17. B. Ashley-Cooper, 42. H. Beasley, 2. C. Byrne, 14. K. Chalcraft, 34. K. Davies, 27. A. Martin
Emg: 7. Z. Barzen, 32. W. Bowden, 15. P. Parnell
In: E. Baxter, P. Parnell, Z. Barzen
Out: T. Matthes
BENDIGO PIONEERS
B: 17. L. Fitzgerald, 34. W. Wallace, 14. M. Lias
HB: 1. S. Conforti, 10. B. Vaz, 20. J. Schischka
C: 38. B. Rowles, 8. B. Kemp, 25. W. Shaw
HF: 30. J. Dick-O’Flaherty, 22. J. Treacy, 9. E. Roberts
F: 35. C. Fisher, 24. M. Johnson, 49. C. Vick
R: 11. A. Gundry, 31. R. Ironside, 4. T. Dow
Int: 52. J. Atley, 59. R. Clarke, 12. A. Cole, 6. J. Rodi, 41. Z. Shelton, 21. R. Wilson, 19. B. Worme
In: R. Clarke
GOLD COAST SUNS ACADEMY v. NORTHERN TERRITORY
30/03/2019, 2:20pm
Blacktown International Sports Park
GOLD COAST SUNS ACADEMY
B: 15. C. Joyce, 35. M. Newman, 7. J. Smith
HB: 11. J. Wingrave, 31. J. Johnston, 17. B. Delandes
C: 18. A. Fyfe, 28. A. Crossley, 10. M. Pescud
HF: 13. J. Gore, 29. H. Rowles, 1. H. Oea
F: 14. M. Fraser, 27. B. Birch, 3. M. Selsby
R: 32. M. Conroy, 22. A. Davies, 5. C. Budarick
Int: 19. Z. Briggs, 57. J. Brumley, 6. R. Buckland, 12. E. Dawson, 8. R. Nicholls, 9. B. Reeves, 20. E. Semaan
NORTHERN TERRITORY
B: 25. D. Forbes, 31. J. Budarick, 20. B. Hodges
HB: 13. K. Kenny, 30. S. Foster, 32. M. McGregor
C: 5. L. Ferreira, 19. B. Jungfer, 7. B. Rusca
HF: 12. J. Box, 24. J. Jeffrey, 29. W. Derksen
F: 23. M. Cooper, 36. M. Cumming, 17. M. Rioli Jnr
R: 28. J. Stevens, 27. B. O’Connell, 35. S. Cumming
Int: 4. R. Fejo, 22. B. Lake, 9. J. Patrick, 37. S. Richardson, 2. T. Woods
Emg: 34. L. MacDonald, 33. D. Thompson
SUNDAY
SANDRINGHAM DRAGONS v. NORTHERN KNIGHTS
31/03/2019, 10:00am
Wilson Storage Trevor Barker Beach Oval – Sandringham
SANDRINGHAM DRAGONS
B: 10. J. Le Grice , 33. C. Watts, 37. W. Mackay
HB: 13. L. Butler, 29. F. McAsey, 7. J. Voss
C: 9. N. Burke, 1. J. Mahony, 31. J. Worrell
HF: 36. O. Lewis, 12. C. Dean, 11. H. Ralphsmith
F: 15. A. Hanrahan, 28. R. Bowman, 39. B. O’Leary
R: 32. J. Bell, 5. R. Byrnes, 4. F. Maginness
Int: 6. M. Bergman, 43. J. Bowey, 42. L. Cleary, 30. A. Courtney, 19. J. Goddard, 47. N. Grech, 51. D. Hipwell, 16. J. Mifsud, 44. L. Riley
In: L. Riley, L. Cleary, N. Grech
NORTHERN KNIGHTS
B: 29. J. Collins, 51. R. Uwandu, 10. J. Lucente
HB: 23. N. Cox, 11. R. Sturgess, 4. J. Davies
C: 7. R. Gardner, 13. S. Philp, 41. N. Kitchell
HF: 5. J. D’Intinosante, 9. C. Simonsen, 2. L. Perry
F: 30. B. Leonard, 34. Z. Costello, 3. B. Nikolovski
R: 15. N. Howard, 18. S. Brazier, 8. A. Carafa
Int: 17. J. Bowne, 37. K. Brandt, 40. L. Mcmahon, 6. X. Naish, 1. L. Potter, 32. I. Rossi, 16. O. Simpson, 19. J. Trudgeon, 45. A. Taylor
In: X. Naish, I. Rossi, J. Bowne, A. Taylor
Out: E. Macpherson
WESTERN JETS v. EASTERN RANGES
31/03/2019, 12:30pm
Wilson Storage Trevor Barker Beach Oval – Sandringham
WESTERN JETS
B: 8. J. Kellett, 42. E. Acevski, 41. L. Rzanovski
HB: 20. D. Cassar, 28. K. Crimmins, 37. L. Conway
C: 17. N. Reynolds, 29. B. Ryan, 2. H. White
HF: 5. K. Borg, 18. E. Jeka, 33. S. El-Hawli
F: 1. L. Failli, 45. A. Clarke, 44. A. Manton
R: 47. W. Kennedy, 24. J. Honey, 7. D. Andrews
Int: 34. E. Bentley, 13. D. Bolkas, 10. Z. Christofi, 31. S. Clifford, 3. E. Ford, 19. J. Horo, 36. C. Mackenzie-George, 21. P. Nesci, 4. L. Rocci
In: L. Rocci, Z. Christofi, P. Nesci, C. Mackenzie-George
Out: S. Johnson
EASTERN RANGES
B: 12. J. Gilbee, 39. J. Nathan, 40. J. Hourihan
HB: 4. J. Clarke, 21. J. Ross, 16. T. Garner
C: 20. C. Downie, 7. L. Stapleton, 17. C. Hirst
HF: 10. C. Black, 13. J. Rossiter, 11. M. Mellis
F: 9. J. Duffy, 18. B. McCormack, 14. L. Gawel
R: 49. R. Smith, 45. M. Zalac, 23. Z. Pretty
Int: 31. J. Blanck, 15. S. Feagaimalii, 1. K. Hubber, 19. W. Parker, 2. M. Silvaggi, 53. J. Tilly, 3. C. Tilyard, 25. L. Vassis, 48. S. Woodward
In: C. Tilyard, J. Nathan, K. Hubber, W. Parker, M. Silvaggi
Out: M. Brown, B. Hickleton
GREATER WESTERN VICTORIA REBELS v. GEELONG FALCONS
31/03/2019, 1:00pm
Mars Stadium – Ballarat
GREATER WESTERN VICTORIA REBELS
B: 12. R. Polkinghorne, 19. N. Caris, 6. J. Tillig
HB: 8. J. Cleaver, 20. C. Giddings, 11. J. Dwyer
C: 14. L. Herbert, 4. J. Hill, 9. I. Wareham
HF: 13. J. Rantall, 18. J. Wright, 30. I. Thomas
F: 2. I. Grant, 5. M. Jorgensen, 10. M. Lloyd
R: 29. P. Glanford, 7. M. Martin, 1. C. Craig-Peters
Int: 27. M. Herbert, 35. C. Hinkley, 3. T. Mahony, 41. F. Marris, 23. D. McEldrew, 26. N. Nash, 24. J. Quick, 25. P. Rea, 32. H. Sharp
In: F. Marris, I. Grant, M. Herbert, P. Rea
Out: N. Stevens
GEELONG FALCONS
B: 40. J. Clark, 52. S. Christensen, 3. K. Rayner
HB: 38. S. Bourke, 47. L. Peck, 21. L. Smith
C: 12. N. Gribble, 36. C. Sprague, 7. C. Harris
HF: 1. J. Dahlhaus, 55. M. Langan, 30. H. Stubbings
F: 5. W. Batson, 49. M. Annandale, 4. G. Bove
R: 46. H. Walsh, 41. C. Stephens, 8. C. Lazzaro
Int: 51. N. Conway, 17. S. Ham, 37. O. Henry, 11. C. Karpala, 20. W. Kilpatrick, 29. B. Miller, 43. J. Paatsch, 34. C. Page, 18. B. Reid
In: M. Langan, C. Karpala, B. Reid, J. Paatsch, G. Bove, S. Ham
Out: O. Lewis, A. Hildebrandt, O. Balderas
CALDER CANNONS v. OAKLEIGH CHARGERS
31/03/2019, 3:40pm
Rams Arena – Craigieburn
CALDER CANNONS
B: 24. T. Cartwright, 26. M. Fletcher, 20. B. Morgan
HB: 5. C. Brown, 38. B. Newman, 33. T. Browning
C: 8. S. Ramsay, 6. F. Lakey, 32. M. Simpson
HF: 27. N. Gentile, 21. H. Jones, 30. J. Kemp
F: 3. J. Cardillo, 46. S. Callander, 2. J. Sutton
R: 12. J. O’Sullivan, 10. H. Minton-Connell, 1. D. Mott
Int: 14. S. Bell-Bartels, 23. C. Brand, 29. C. Edwardes, 16. J. Keeping, 36. P. Luckins, 25. J. Martin, 55. A. Righele, 19. B. Rigoni, 34. O. Sasalu
In: F. Lakey, O. Sasalu, C. Edwardes, B. Morgan, M. Fletcher
Out: J. Flanigan, S. Graham
OAKLEIGH CHARGERS
B: 52. N. Guiney, 49. H. Mastras, 12. L. Jenkins
HB: 39. R. McInnes, 7. J. Robertson, 14. C. Oglethorpe
C: 27. J. May, 3. J. Ayton-Delaney, 9. W. Phillips
HF: 28. L. Johnson, 23. D. Williams, 29. F. Macrae
F: 67. H. Mundy, 30. S. Tucker, 33. N. Dempsey
R: 4. N. Bryan, 8. N. Anderson, 11. M. Rowell
Int: 19. D. Romero, 18. F. Elliot, 55. B. Fleming, 22. T. Graham, 24. B. Jepson, 15. K. Schreiber, 17. G. Varagiannis, 63. J. Woodfull, 34. V. Zagari
In: V. Zagari, B. Fleming, B. Jepson, G. Varagiannis, D. Romero
Out: T. Bianco, J. Ugle-Hagan