New Holland Country Team to take on South Australia

The New Holland State Country Team has been named ahead of this Sunday’s clash against South Australia Country at Adelaide Oval.

Head Coach Craig Walker finalised the 22-man squad with his selection committee following country fixtures over the weekend and said he was confident the assembled squad would turn the tables on their interstate counterparts.

“We have selected a very balanced squad with a focus on players that provide versatility. We have a great deal of experience in the side, but ultimately we have selected a group of guys who have a great desire to represent WA well and win,” Walker said.

“The side features a number of players who have considerable experience at WAFL level. Guys like Brendon Jones, Matt Orzel and Leith Teakle have played consistently at a high level and it is great to see them generally excited to represent their State.”

WACFL Operations Manager Brent Sheridan said the vast majority of the players selected originated from country WA.

“All of them participated in the Landmark Championships, so we are confident all players will be fit and keen to represent WA Country to the best of their abilities,” he said.

The team will travel to Adelaide on Saturday ahead of the game on Sunday at Adelaide Oval, which will be a curtain raiser to the Adelaide and Essendon clash.

“The opportunity to play on Adelaide Oval before and AFL match will be a once in a lifetime opportunity for most of the guys and something which everyone will be able to look back on fondly once they have finished playing. To come away with a win will make it that much more memorable,” Walker said.

Bouncedown is at 11:50am (WST) and the game will be streamed live via www.wacfl.com.au

Name
League
Club
DOB

1
Jesse Gribble
PFNL
Halls Head
15-04-1987

2
Brendon Jones
PFNL
South Mandurah
14-04-1986

3
Leith Teakle
GNFL
Brigades
28-07-1983

4
Dillan Jones
NNFL
Newman Saints
06-04-1992

5
Eddy Dann
PFNL
Baldivis
21-08-1989

6
Matt Orzel
GSFL
North Albany
05-01-1985

7
Simon Parry
SWFL
Donnybrook
29-05-1990

8
Scott Worthington
GFL
Boulder City
28-01-1991

9
Caleb Shadbolt
CWFL
Mukinbudin
15-09-1989

10
Mark Crisp
EDFL
Kulin/Kondinin
25-01-1987

11
Simon Duckworth
EDFL
Kulin/Kondinin
26-06-1978

12
James Venturini
AFA
Kellerberrin/Tammin
27-01-1989

13
Lewis Harvey
CMCFL
Cervantes
16-10-1990

14
Blake Smith
CWFL
Mukinbuddin
19-07-1987

15
Scott Doncon
AFA
Kellerberrin/Tammin
25-09-1995

16
Paul Mugambwa
PFNL
Centrals
30-05-1981

17
Brad Holmes
PFNL
South Mandurah
03-09-1988

18
Mitch Cavanagh
AFA
Cunderdin
18-02-1994

19
Kingsley Smith
GNFL
Northampton
28-05-1991

20
Jordan McAllister
EDFA
Gibson
28-03-1991

21
Matt Dickie
NNFL
Newman Tigers
07-01-1988

22
Jayden Brooks
OFA
Jerramungup
24-07-1984