“The Club set out to ensure that its senior core group of players remained intact and we are delighted to have achieved this objective”, head coach Gerard FitzGerald commented.
A number of players from the 2008 list have returned to local clubs within their communities, taking with them the skills gained from being a part of the Selkirk Roosters, both on and off the field.
The North Ballarat Rebels continues to be a strong recruiting ground for the Roosters.
“It is pleasing that with 5 new players coming through this pathway and another being through this previously in Tristan Cartledge, 50% of the list has come through the Rebels program” added FitzGerald.
The Roosters have also continued to grow and develop their relationship with the North Melbourne Football Club. With the three new inclusions, the total number of North Melbourne listed players aligned to the Roosters is 22.
Again as per previous years, local talent has been identified, coupled with players who have the desire to push themselves to play at the highest level possible.
New:
Clinton Benjamin (Carlton), Lucas Boyd (Geelong Falcons), Tim Brayshaw (Redan), Tristan Cartledge (Richmond), Ben Edwards (Crib Point), Tyler George (Rebels / North City), Alex Gubbins (Rebels / Terang-Mortlake), Jason Linke (Rebels / Hamilton Imperials), Chris Lynch (Geelong Falcons), Ryan McKenzie (Rebels / Warrack Eagles), Michael Monteith (Terang-Mortlake), Taite Raddley (Rebels / Ballarat), Josh Reichman (Hawkesdale-Macarther / Redan), Cameron Richardson (North City), Phil Romeril (Romsey), Zacc Struth (South Warrnambool) and Michael Todd (Sale).
2009 North Ballarat aligned North Melbourne list:
Liam Anthony*, Warren Benjamin*, Matt Campbell, Aaron Edwards, Cruize Garlett (Rookie), David Hale, Leigh Harding, Corey Jones, Ed Lower, Drew Petrie, Sam Power, Daniel Pratt, Adam Simpson, Josh Smith, Jesse W Smith, Andrew Swallow, Lindsay Thomas, Gavin Urquhart, Shannon Watt, Daniel Wells, Marcus White* (Rookie), Michael Wundke.
* New
Departed
Ricky Allan, Jake Dignan (Interstate / Buninyong), Sam Faure (interstate), Ben Fritsch, Tom Gleeson, Robbie Gregg (Lake Wendouree), Brad Hartigan (Horsham), Tim Hassell (retired), Damian Horbury (Redan), Daniel McConnell (Croydon), Sean McDougall, Stephen Owen (North City), Brendan Peace (Redan), Jarrod Searle (Ararat), Simon Seddon, Ben Taylor (Lake Wendouree), Bryce Tickner and Ryan Waight (Redan).
