Wagga junior representative selectors were spoilt for choice, with a strong talent pool of players turning out for hockey trials at Jubilee Park in recent weeks.
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With only space on the Wagga under 18’s hockey squad for half of the teens who were vying for a position on the team, coach Pat O'Donnell had a tough time making the cut.
“I’m quite amazed by how many 18 year-old boys are committed to go away for hockey,” he said.
“They’re coming along great as a team.”
The team has been announced and they have a big year of events ahead.
Most of last year’s squad has come back for more, but a few boys have aged-out and paved the way for younger players to have a crack.
The season starts with State Championships at Newcastle from May 12-14.
The team will also compete in the annual Steakhouse Cup against Albury.
In October, they will defend the President’s Cup, playing against an ACT team.
Team: Connor Higgins (Royals), Jarrod Thorne (Royals), Adrian O'Rourke (CSU/Rivcoll), Riley Makeham (Harlequins), Liam Dobbie (Royals), Tim Banks (Royals), Adam Boyd (Royals), Charlie Cheesley (Royals), Ewan Honey (Lake Albert), Jaleel Bond (Royals), Dylan Clayton (Royals), Mitch Foster (Harlequins), Hugh Knowles (Cavaliers), Jack Boyd (Royals), Logan Wilford (Royals)
Shadow Players: Joe Post (Royals), Jacob Cowper (Royals),Oscar Thornton (Royals)
