From this Saturday the 6th of June until the 17th of June, the Northern Football League Junior Development Squads will be participating in the AFL Victoria Metro Championships. Please see the following article for a schedule of the dates and a quick profile of the Under 14 and Under 15 teams.

To see all the results, best players and goalkickers from the championships, please click on the following link:

http://www.sportingpulse.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=1-5062-0-72897-0&a=COMPS

Under 14 Blue

CAPTAIN – Jake Kalanj (# 22)

VICE CAPTAIN – Joey Vacarro (# 13 )

DEPUTY VICE – Brock Smith (# 30) 

5 Players to watch:

# 1 - Marcus Bontempelli

A classy midfielder come forward who has kicked a few bags for Eltham this year.

# 4 – Julian Soccio

One of the best marks in the team, this Greensborough utility has overcome a broken wrist to become an important part of the Blue team

# 6 – Mark Cardamone

Tough left footer with amazing balance who can play anywhere. One of the shining lights for Mill Park in 2009.

# 18 – Lachy Wain

Elegant ruckman from Eltham with a great leap. Excellent at stoppages and around the ground

# 23 – Tyson WhiteAthletic half back who runs and carries the ball beautifully. A West Preston boy, he is probably the quickest player in the entire squad  

Under 14 White

CAPTAIN – Jack Bertagni (# 46)

VICE CAPTAIN – Nick Di Santo (# 33)

DEPUTY VICE – Lachlan Harrison (# 43) 

5 Players to watch:

# 1 – Kyle O’Sullivan

Exciting midfielder from Eltham who will provide run and skill from the bench

# 3 – Anthony Condello

A late addition to the squad, this Epping gun has super pace and will be an important on-baller

# 10 – Anthony Mokbel

Bustling forward from West Preston who barely drops a mark. Should be in the goalkickers

# 18 – Liam Pender

Has relished the new surrounds at Greensborough and provides run, skill and athleticism. One of the key backs

# 23 – Brody Waugh

Keon Park forward who put a scare through the camp after a dirt bike fall! Loves a goal and has strong hands.   

Under 15 Blue

CAPTAIN – Ben Irving (# 11)

VICE CAPTAIN – Matty Haynes (# 28)

DEPUTY VICE – Taylor Tangas (# 7) 

5 Players to watch:

# 10 – Sam Pupillo

Half back from Whittlesea who reads the play beautifully. An important leader in the blue team.

# 13 – Nathan Sammit

Could be the wildcard. Super aggressive at the contest, the big man from Epping will spend most of his time at Centre Half Back.

# 16 – Brandon Lee

Strong ruckman from Research with a  booming left foot kick. Missed the championships last year and will be looking to make up for it in 2009.

# 23 – Mitch Tobin

Hard as nails on baller from West Preston who leads by example on field.

# 29 – Anthony BonaddioLightning quick and very hard to tackle. Anthony’s run and carry will be crucial throughout the championships.  

Under 15 White

CAPTAIN – Ben Hooper (# 35) 

5 Players to watch:

# 3 – Matthew Mahoney

Midfielder from Yarrambat who can play anywhere and runs all day. Hard at the contest and loves kicking goals on the run.

# 6 – Trent Groom

Goal-kicking machine from Mill Park who rarely misses a set shot. Hard to stop if he’s switched on.

# 17 – Ben Schraven

Small mid from Wallan who uses the ball exceptionally well and never gives in. A key to this team.

# 23 – Joey Khalil

Rangy West Preston utility with an outstanding leap. Should provide plenty of rebound from defense.

# 33 – Jay Barbera

Goal-kicking midfielder from Hurstbridge who can win games off his own boot.