The Bendigo Fighting Miners are starting to announce their lineup ahead of the Rugby Victoria Premiership Reserves season.
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The team roster is filled with some new faces in addition to veteran players.
Among them is debutant Allen 'Spud' Spencer who has experience at a range of teams across the country, including the Geelong Rams.
Spencer has been described as a "powerful scrummager and strong ball carrier" who shows nothing but commitment and leadership on the field.
The Miners will see Nick Wall return to the team after a year away from the club.
Wall is most comfortable on the field in the scrum where he shows his ability through solid technique and all-round strength.
Mick Creely, who was an integral member of the team's forward pack in 2019, will also be back in action this year.
Long-time supporter turned Miner Jakeb Sheahan returns for another season, he is known for his dedication to the club and this year will take on a senior leadership role with the team.
James Warrior returns and during the current pre-season has spent time preparing to play as hooker.
His hardwork and commitment is bringing him closer to becoming a regular starter for the Miners.
The team also has its 2019 assistant coach Steve Dockrey in the top job this season.
The season starts on April 4, with the Miners kicking off on their home ground against Eltham.
Fixture
- April 4 v Eltham (H) 3.15pm
- April 18 v Monash (A) 3.15pm
- April 25 (Anzac Day) v Maroondah (A) 3.15pm
- May 2 v Cerberus (H) 3.15pm
- May 9 v Melbourne 4s (A) 3.15pm
- May 16 v Ballarat (H) 3.15pm
- May 23 v Melton (A) 3.15pm
- May 30 v Melbourne Chargers (A) 1.35pm
- June 6 (Queen's Birthday and 50th anniversary) Current v Old Boys (H) TBA
- June 13 v Brimbank (H) 3.15pm
- June 20 v Northern (A) 1.35pm
- June 27 v Kiwi-Hawthorn (H) 3.15pm
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