Shepparton News

Cobram is busy locking in men

- By Aydin Payne

It’s only nearing the end of October, but action off the field is ramping up for Murray Football League outfit Cobram.

The Tigers have been busy locking away gun talent in recent weeks.

The Tigers, who finished second on the ladder this year, have announced the re-signing of eight players in the past week — with more to follow.

Star talents Tyron Baden and Adam De Cicco, along with Darcy McCormack, Nathan Hartley, Matt Demaio, Kyle Coates and Bailey Roberts have recommitte­d.

Skipper Sam Beasley has also re-signed.

Cobram coach John Brunskill was pleased to hear this year’s playing list would be going around again next year.

“It certainly is great news to have all of these boys commit to next year,” Brunskill said.

“We have actually retained each player from last season which is massive.

“We have been concentrat­ing on our local boys . . . they are the ones you want to retain. That has been the club’s focus and what we’ve been building for the past few years now.

“We’ll see 13 top-age players come out of the thirds next year as well, which is really exciting.”

Brunskill, who re-signed early last month, said training for next season would commence late next month.

“We’ll start pre-season in the last week of November and try get eight runs in before Christmas,” he said.

“Everyone is looking forward to turning the legs over, touching the ball again and getting stuck in.”

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