The Murray Bushrangers have announced their preliminary squad for the upcoming 2016 TAC CUP Pre-Season. Over 100 Talented Footballers from across the region will commence training on Sunday 15 November at the Wangaratta Sports Development Centre.

Talent Manager Lee Fraser explained the rigorous process in selecting the squad “Club recruiters have been planning the 2016 list for months with TAC CUP, Under 16 Country Championships, local football & interleague form all factored into the process”. “We have also conducted a series of athletic tests throughout the course of the year to ensure players have the athletic ability to perform at TAC CUP level”

“Each of these young men have a fantastic opportunity to develop their football, fitness & personal attributes as they confront a variety of challenges across the 5 month pre-season”. “As a Football Club are fully aware that it takes extraordinary commitment from young footballers and their families to participate in our program, we look forward providing an environment where each player improves through hard work and dedication”.

“Whilst there will a number of players disappointed not to make the squad we encourage all of them to continue to work hard on their fitness and skill level , we will continue to monitor their progress at local level. History suggests that a number of these players will develop and come into squads either throughout the season or in coming years”

The Murray Bushrangers Pre-Season Squad is represented by 36 clubs across 10 leagues demonstrating the contribution made by volunteers coaches throughout the region. “As a club we understand the role that local clubs play in producing talent, we are lucky that so many of these players have great mentors and role models within their local football environments”

“We look forward to working with our squad of players by providing a unique opportunity to compete against the most talented young footballers in the country” Fraser said

The Pre-Season will commence on Sunday 15 November at the Wangaratta Showgrounds and will include a series of fitness tests under the watchful eye of Murray Bushranger’s High Performance Manager Matt Glossop.

The Murray Bushrangers will celebrate the 2015 Season when it conducts the John Byrne Medal Vote Count thisSunday 18th October at the Yarrawonga Mulwala Golf Club Resort.

2016 MURRAY BUSHRANGERS PRE-SEASON SQUAD