Four North Ballarat Rebels will mix it with the cream of this year’s draft crop in an All-Stars game at Punt Road Oval Friday afternoon.
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Hugh McCluggage, Willem Drew, Jarrod Berry and Cedric Cox are among 32 of the best 18-year-old’s in the country and Friday’s clash gives the draft-hopefuls one of the last opportunities to impress recruiters ahead of November’s AFL National Draft. The players are split into two teams – the Chris Judd team and the Michael O’Loughlin team – with Brenton Sanderson to coach team Judd and Tadhg Kennelly taking the reins of team O’Loughlin.
Berry will be assessed throughout the week as to whether he will line-up as the club eases him back from a kidney injury.
ON THE MEND: It has been an unfortunate end to the season for Jarrod Berry but his recovery from a kidney injury has been steady. The club will take a player-first approach towards his availability for the All-Stars game.
TOP PICK: Rebels' star Hugh McCluggage is expected to hear his name read out very early on draft day. Picture: On Deck Media
