The Latrobe University Bendigo Pioneers have released the final list for its under-16 boys team.
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The Pioneers squad includes players from throughout central and northern Victoria.
The team will play a four-match series over the the next month, from these games the Victoria Country under-16 boys will then be selected.
Friday March 13 4pm v Murray Bushrangers at Epsom Recreation Reserve
Saturday March 21 11.30am v Geelong Falcons at Deakin Reserve
Saturday March 2 (Time TBC) v Murray Bushrangers at Yarrawonga
Friday April 3 10am v Gippsland Power at Queen Elizabeth Oval
The Vic Country squad will then take part in the National Championships which will be held on the Gold Coast in July.
Under-16 Pioneers boys
Balranald: Jason Gilbee
Deniliquin Rams: Darcy McManus
Echuca: Sam Deola, Tighe O'Brien, Noah Long and Corbin Anderson
Golden Square: Hugh Freckleton, Liam Thomas and Macey Eaton
Kerang: Sean Hunter
Koondrook/Barham: Dom Dick-O'Flaherty
Kyabram: Charlie Barnett and Oliver Watt
Kyneton: Francis Randall and Ben Cameron
Mildura: Archie Olsen and Josh Goss
Nullawil: Pat Kelly
Robinvale: Joseph Mezzatesta
Sandhurst: Nash Dignan, Jacob Nihill, Michael Kiraly and Luke Salvador
South Mildura: Peter Minniti
Strathfieldsaye: Blake McGregor, Kobi Hall and Carson James
Swan Hill: Max Dow
Wandella: Rhylee Gitsham
Wentworth: Max Spain
Woorinen: Robert Rush
Meanwhile, the Pioneers also recently announced their under-18 boys and girls squads.
A total of 86 players made the Pioneers' under-18 squads for the 2020 NAB League season.
There are 45 players for the boys and 41 for the girls, while there have also been five girls chosen for a development squad.
Across the two squads a total of 26 different clubs are represented throughout the Pioneers' vast catchment area.
Both teams have new coaches for 2020, with Damian Truslove leading the boys and Cherie O'Neill at the helm of the girls.
