Greater Western Victoria Rebels name under 17 squad

The Rebels have named a 28-strong squad for the Victorian Country under 17 Boys Challenge games which begin next week.

Experienced GVW Rebels and AFL Goldfields head coach Rick Andrews will take the reins of the side and will be assisted by Loader and NAB League development coaches.

" We are really excited about the talented group of boys that have been selected into this year's under 17 boys squad," Loader said.

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"We are looking forward to assisting their future development, which begins with the upcoming NAB League Vic Country under 17 Boys Challenge Series.

" The opportunity to also include four under 16 players from our Western Victoria Talent zone is wonderful for these players, and no doubt the experience of playing against the best under 17 boys from across country Victoria will assist in their future development."

The Rebels' under 17 side kicks off its campaign against Geelong Falcons on Thursday, April 1 at 7:30pm.

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A second round game against the Bendigo Pioneers is scheduled for Thursday, April 8, beginning at 11am.

Both games will be played at CE Brown Reserve, Wendouree, as Mars Stadium prepares for the upcoming AFL game.

Will White (South Warrnambool)

Henry Rhodes (South Warrnambool)

Beau Tedcastle (St Mary's NT)

Jett Hopper (Horsham)

Felix Fogarty (East Point)

James Clark (East Point)

Jamie Lloyd (Koroit)

George Stevens (South Warrnambool)

Brody Pope (Horsham)

Aiden Brien (East Point)

Hugh Bond (North Ballarat)

Henry Shea (Ararat)

Josh Sparkman (North Ballarat)

Jessie Cairns (East Point)

Tristan Maple (Ballarat)

Miles Picken (South Rovers)

Alex Molan (Mount Clear)

Tyler Humphrey (Terang-Mortlake)

Jiah Cawthorn (South Rovers)

Matthew Brown (Nhill)

Ethan Boyd (Allansford)

Harry Keast (North Warrnambool)

James Van Es (North Ballarat)

Flynn Rowe (South Warrnambool)

Oscar Gawith (Minyip-Murtoa)

Aaron Cadman (Darley)

Vincent Huf (Hamilton Kangaroos)

Jordan Cox (Ararat)

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