The Hampden Football Netball League is proud to announce the latest intake of players for the 2026/2027 Premix Concrete / South West Tafe Talent Identification and Development Football Program.

The eight-week program will be led by HFNL Talent Identification & Development Program Coordinator Brett Taylor.

The aim of the program is to improve the opportunities for Hampden players, giving them every opportunity to realise their potential to compete in the elite talent pathways programs such as V-Line Cup, Coates Talent League, VFL and AFL.

The squad of 31 will comprise of players from across all Hampden FNL clubs.

Program Coordinator Brett Taylor says this is a critical period for physical and skill development for young footballers.

“The program aims to develop skills and knowledge in an environment focusing on refining technical skills, decision making skills and game strategies through ball centred activities and modified games,” he said.

HFNL Talent Identification & Development Program Squad

Camperdown – Darby Sinnott, Harry Sinnott

Cobden – Clem White, Fletcher White

Hamilton Kangaroos – Cooper Kearney, Cooper White, Aiden Mhaso, Hayden Ellis, Aiden Stanley, Liam Ferguson

Koroit – Oliver Carr, Will Foster, Hudson Bell

North Warrnambool – Lenny Ross

Port Fairy – Sam Porter, Royce Sheehan

Portland – Harry Barton, Braxtyn Moore

South Warrnambool – Zavier Nelson, Will Kerr, Jasper Schultz, Oscar Saywell, Cooper McCosh, Evans Ajang

Terang Mortlake – Nate Irving, Liam Kenna, Oliver Clarke

Warrnambool – Tim Boyd, Dusty Holloway, Jack Skilbeck, Darcy Burns