The Leeton-Whitton under 13s deserved their position in the grand final after a solid victory in the preliminary final against GGGM.
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The team has gelled at the right time and goes into the grand final against Griffith Red in the knowledge they can defeat them if they play to their potential and stick to the game plan.
It will be a tough contest as Griffith has been the yardstick all year. The Crows will have to play the full 60 minutes to be within reach of victory.
Captain Angus Crelley won the under 13 league best and fairest, an enormous effort considering he only played half of the year due to injury.
Coach Russell Cody thanked all parents who have been involved this year, especially Craig Howe (runner and assistant coach), Paul Woods (manager) and Mick McAliece who have helped the team and made his coaching job a lot easier.
Jhie Deaton – team player who fights well above his weight
Ethan DePaoli – speedy, delivers the ball with precision
Che Gillespie – burrowing player who gives his all
Chris Iannelli – elusive utility who reads the play well
Jack Coelli – classy wingman who kicks well with both feet
Harrison Steele – smart rover, creates play. Deadly around goals
Zane Pannowitz – hard tackling backman enjoying a good first year
Benjamin Schmidt – tough nut who missed all season with a broken arm
Jackson Woods (vice captain) – rugged midfielder, makes the opposition work hard for their possessions
Braith Schmetzer – clever utility who does the one percenters and finds space well
Tom Camm – first-year player who is improving with every game
Jaeden Celi – elusive, speedy player who loves to step the opposition
Taj Doyle – high-marking, long-kicking under-age player who can play in many positions
Mitchell Cooper – strong leading forward who has battled injury this year
Jackson Guilford – tenacious backman who can make strong line cutting runs
Nathan Baulch – speedy wingman who creates play well and can run all day
Jack Norden – team player who battles hard
Matt Ryan – dependable backman who rarely lowers his colours
Emerson Cody – strong backman who repels opposition attacks
Jay Tang – much improved, classy forward who leads well and sets up play
Lachlan Bailey – improving tall man who works hard on his game
Dylan Gordon – hard tackling player who is hitting form at the right time of the season
Angus Howe – strong-marking forward, a sharp shooter around goal
Jack McAliece – much improved ruckman, reads the play well and defends superbly
Tyson Melvin – never-say-die ruckman who gives his all for the team
Angus Crelley (captain) – fearless and tireless. Never gives in, a great competitor
Hunter Booth – strong forward who has good hands and his pressure is second to none