FARRER League representative coach Ryan Forsyth is confident his team will have the midfield power to provide a serious test to Ovens and King in their inter-league showdown later this month.
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Forsyth and his Farrer League selectors have unveiled a 47-man squad for the trip to Wangaratta on May 20.
Undefeated ladder leaders North Wagga and reigning premiers East Wagga-Kooringal were best represented with eight players each.
Forsyth could not be happier with the talent at his disposal.
“I’ve been really impressed by the amount of players that have shown enthusiasm to play rep football,” Forsyth said.
“We've been able to get a few fellas travelling Canberra within that squad too, which is fantastic.”
Forsyth believes the squad’s strength lies in the midfield.
“We’ve been able to get the majority of the better on-ballers in the league, which is a real positive,” Forsyth said.
“Obviously it all starts in the middle so hopefully we’ll be able to get up and running through there.
“We’ve got a good mix of inside midfielders and also a bit of pace on the outside, so I’m excited to see the how we perform.”
Forysth, along with selectors Aaron de Jong and Geoff Smith, have been busy watching the opening three rounds of the Farrer League.
Forsyth likes what he has seen.
“I think the comp seems fairly even this year,” he said.
“Some of these sides that were considered to be easy games are showing a bit of nous, which is really good and a credit to their coaches.”
The senior squad will train next Wednesday at Maher Oval, followed by sessions the following Tuesday (Narrandera Sportsground) and Thursday (Maher Oval).
Under 18s will train just the final week and all players have been requested to where their club guernsey.
Farrer League representative squad
North Wagga: Lachlan Highfield, Kirk Hamblin, Cayden Winter, Corey Watt, Alex Grozinger, Jacob May, Daniel Jordan, Troy Curtis
Marrar: Jesse Margosis, Brad Moye, Jackson Moye, Rory Block, Nick Molkentin, Jack Reynolds
Temora: Luke Gerhard, Sam Jensen, Chase Grintell, Matt Harpley, Charlie Vallance, Anthony Atkin
EWK: Chris Gordon, Brock Argus, Luke Cuthbert, Chris Jackson, Nick Hull, Ben Absolum, Sam Hodges, Trent Garner
TRYC: Aiden Ridley, Andrew Saddler, Lachie Hunter, Luke Hillier
Northern Jets: Sam Fisher, Jack Fisher, Declan O’Rourke, Alex Rogers, Jade Curtis
Coleambally: Tom Groves, Graham O’Connell, Chris Cerato
Barellan: Matt Irvin, Will Prowse, Will Overs, Mal Furnie
CSU: Rob Herzfield, Vas Seker, Tom Jeffrey
Under 18 squad
North Wagga: Kane Flack, Ben Carey, Zac Delaney, Jake Spackman, Riley Martin, Jake Norman, Logan Skeers, Henry Standley, Reece Stanton
Marrar: Adam Wallace, Brendon Kelly, Adam White, Josh Thompson, Patrick Heffernan, Toby Lawler, Harry Reynolds
Temora: Will Reinholdt, Lachlan Leary, Jesse Hartwig, Travis Cornfold, Lleyton Neven, Dom Drummore
EWK: Kolby McMahon, Hayden Nelson, Fynn Debono, Keigan King, Harrison Leddin
Northern Jets: Hamish Gaynor, Zac Griffin, Henry Grinter, Matt Prentice, Adam Prentice
Coleambally: Ryan Mannes, Tom Mannes, Harry Tooth, Sam Breed, Chris Hayes, Jack Cullen
