The Hampden Football Netball League is proud to announce the latest intake of players for the 2025/2026 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 and squad coach Ben Walsh.
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 41 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 – Jimmy Cheeseman, Mason Narik, Miller Murphy
Cobden – Michael Benallack, Ace Roberts, Cooper Unwin
Hamilton Kangaroos – Zanda Ewing, Taima Thomas, Jack McCulloch, Chuck Cameron, Oscar Ratcliffe
Koroit – Jack Kelly, Harry Ott, Ned Bowman, Max Green, Charlie Lloyd, Ropati Ropati, Buddy MacDonald
North Warrnambool – Mason Lewis, Xavier Wearne
Port Fairy – Ryan Wilkie, Archie Cameron, Isaiah Killen
Portland – Paddy Impey, Zayne Medina
South Warrnambool – Oscar Stewart, Ethan Alexander, Finn Byrne, Lenny Ryan, Lennox Neave, Gano Akoch, Ollie Marris
Terang Mortlake – Paddy Meade, Harry Membrey
Warrnambool – Jagger Lynch, Oliver Dowie, Lachie Walters, Lenny Buckle, Cameron Bell, Hugh White, Harry McDonald
