The Murray Bushrangers will be looking to rebound after losing their last two games of the TAC CUP Season. The challenges don’t get any easier with the Bushrangers heading to Ram’s Arena in Craigieburn on Saturday to take on perennial powerhouse the Calder Cannons.
TAC CUP coach Darren Ogier whilst disappointed with the last two weeks remains positive that the team is heading in the right direction. “The boys have been given a real lesson in work-rate through the middle of the ground; both North Ballarat & Oakleigh ran harder for longer which directly influenced the result of the game”.
“The positive is that the boys now realise what is expected each week to be a good side in this competition, we need to improve and that has to start this weekend against the Calder Cannons’
Nathalia’s Ned Nihill will make his TAC CUP debut following some outstanding form in the Murray Football League. “Ned deserves his opportunity he is a developing tall defender who has been impressive throughout the pre-season. A former Victorian Country player Ned has benefited greatly by playing senior football with the Nathalia Football Club. Ned competes hard, reads the play and uses the ball really well”
The Bushrangers have made further changes to last weeks defeated team with Ovens & Murray pair Shaun Mannagh (North Albury) & Harrison Payne (Corowa-Rutherglen) playing their first game of the season. “Both boys have overcome injury interrupted pre-seasons and importantly come into the team following strong form at Ovens & Murray Senior level”
Also returning to the side are Fletcher Carroll (Albury), Alex Tattersall (Mooroopna) and Lachie Leeds (Jerilderee) while AFL ACADEMY power forward Josh Schache (Seymour) will play his first game for the Bushrangers since kicking 7 goals in round 1.
The game will be played at Ram’s Arena in Craigieburn at 1.00pm this Saturday afternoon.
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Josh Schache
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Seymour
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Ned Nihill (Debut)
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Nathalia
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Shaun Mannagh
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North Albury
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Fletcher Carroll
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Albury
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Lachie Leeds
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Jerilderee
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Alex Tattersall
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Mooroopna
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Harrison Payne
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Corowa-Rutherglen
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OUT
Jy Simpkin
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School Football – Scotch College
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Julius Battista
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Corked Thigh
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Max Canfield
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Concussion
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Kyle Galloway
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Shoulder
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Nate Trotter
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Euroa
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Jake Page
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Albury
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Chris Welsh
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Benalla
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MURRAY BUSHRANGERS LINE UP ROUND 6 vs Calder Cannons
Backs
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Shaun Mannagh 6
(North Albury)
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Brady Sharp 40
(Myrtleford)
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Lachie Leeds (14)
Jerilderee
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Half Backs
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David Mennen 11
(Benalla)
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Nick Coughlan 16
(Albury)
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Ryan Garthwaite 25
(Lavington)
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Midfield
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Harrison Tanner 27
(Albury)
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Alex Tattersall 30
(Mooroopna)
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Jake Marshall 26
(Deniliquin)
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Harrison Payne 31
(Corowa-Rutherglen)
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Clayton Oliver 10
(Mooroopna)
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Murray Waite 19
(Wang Magpies
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Half Forwards
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Levi Middleton 12
(Finley)
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Josh Schache 23
(Seymour)
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Trent McMullan 18
(Wodonga)
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Forwards
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Luke Smith 4
(Congupna)
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Josh Minogue 21
(North Albury)
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Dylan McDonald 13
(Albury)
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Interchange
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Bowen Smith 17
(Nathalia)
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Ryley Sharp 37
(Myrtleford)
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James Cousins 33
(Mansfield)
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Fletcher Carroll 5
(Albury)
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Ned Nihill 34
(Nathalia) 23rd Player
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Emergencies
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Luke McKeown 57
(Numurkah)
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Chris Welsh 39
(Chiltern)
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Isaac Wallace 15
(Wodonga)
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Unavailable List
Name
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Reason
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Length of Time
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Battista, Julius
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Corked Thigh
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1 - 2 Weeks
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Brodie, William
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School Football Scotch College
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Returning July
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Canfield, Max
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Concussion
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1 Week
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Galloway, Kyle
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Shoulder
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1 - 2 Weeks
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Lynch, Max
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Shoulder
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1 -2 Weeks
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Morrison, Harry
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Knee
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Returning Mid Season
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Simpkin, Jy
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School Football Scotch College
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Returning July
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Tiziani, Lachlan
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Wrist
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1 - 2 Weeks
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TAC CUP LADDER
Last Modified on 30/04/2015 09:14