Adam Bodey (1) - An experienced and powerful ruckman who may feature in the finals should he get his body right. Will combine well with Kirbs and provide the midfielders with silver service.
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James Kirby (4) - An experienced tall who will shoulder the ruck duties throughout the finals. Is a strong kick of the football, and known to kick goals when resting forward.
Hayden Gardiner (9) - A versatile player that gives the side plenty of drive across half forward. With a damaging left foot, clean hands, and pace to burn, Hayden will prove extremely valuable to the forward line unit.
Daniel Mison (captain) (13) - Mouse is the captain of the side and the ultimate leader, clubman, and back man. Always gives it his all and has been known to play just as hard off the field.
Matt Horne (co-coach) (14) - Horne takes care of the coaching role alongside Bam and has been known to hit the scoreboard. His son Jake thinks he’s ready for a nursing home however putting this aside for now, he will be looking to guide his team well throughout the finals campaign.
Jaidyn Druitt (15) - A versatile player who contributes to the side week in week out and remains extremely calm with football in hand. Jaidyn will be playing his best football throughout the final’s series.
Ben McCalman (Co-Coach (16) - Bam is a hard at it midfielder who smiles as he is about to hit a pack. He has the ability to break open a game and will be a vital cog in the Rovers engine room this finals campaign.
Connor Didcock (21) - A first year player that continues to impress with his ability to read the play, his composure with the football, and continual run off halfback. Will be an X factor for the Rovers this finals series.
Alex Rourke (23) - Rourkey has been a great contributor to the side for well over a decade, whether he be playing down back or through the midfield. His leadership and voice on the field has been as important as his ability to win the contested ball.
John Glowrey (club president) (25) - Plough is the Benjamin Button of the Deniliquin Rovers Football Club, plays with his heart on his sleeve and continues to lead from the front with his attack on the football. Has also been known to hit the scoreboard in a leap year.
Ben Littmann (27) - A seasoned campaigner who knows how to win in finals, having captained Blighty’s most recent reserves premiership. A workhorse player with clean hands, a damaging left foot, and arguably the best tattoos at the club.
Scott Howard (28) - A Rovers veteran with the ability to play in almost any position. Does drag the average age of the playing group up however, can still take a hanger when all things line up correctly. Will be a vital part of the forward structure and sure to be leading from the front.
Taj Payne (32) - Whilst injuries have impacted his season, Taj will be relishing the warmer weather and will offer plenty of dash to the side, excellent energy coupled with some silky skills.
Harry Mcilwain (33) - Arguably one of the most exciting youngsters at the club and due to return from injury this week. Always gets to the right spots and can finish in front of goal, a key player to the side’s success.
Nicholas Stubbings (35) - Stubbo has played off halfback all year and continues to run in straight lines. A fearless defender who gets the job done week in week out and will play a huge role in this finals campaign.
Dylan Mills (36) - Millsy is a much-loved member of the side and whilst not recognised as the greatest trainer, leaves everything out on the field each weekend. Will be providing opposition forwards with a headache down back.
Jack Pekin (38) - Operating on a two games on two games off roster, Peko can play a key position forward or back role, and is equally as good in the midfield. With his versatility and size, he will prove challenging for opposition sides to match up on.
Aden Bermingham (39) - A hard running midfielder that continues to perfect his game and gives it his all every time he pulls on the Rovers guernsey. Will be pivotal to the team’s success throughout the finals.
Shannon Sampson (40) - The silver fox, a reliable and experienced footballer, and Rovers key link to local council. Arguably number one when it comes to the bench press, and having the ability to play in almost any position on the ground.
Mitch Jefferies (42) - The Ferrari has made a huge impact in his second season at Memorial Park. A selfless and reliable back man who possesses a great turn of foot and is rarely beaten in the contest.
Brodie Elphick (43) - A skilful first year player that has continued to improve throughout the season. Has an extensive cheer squad each weekend and will be burning up the wings with his run and carry game.
Darby Watson (44) - Having his first year at Rovers, Darby has continued to run hard up and down the ground creating options and setting up play. This run and commitment to his teammates will help see the side go deep into the final series.
Matthew Wade (47) - A traditional hit up forward that loves country footy and possesses the best beard at the club. Wadey has a big presence on the ground with both his attack on the football and his voice around the contest.
Cooper King (48) - Coming off the back of a premiership in the thirds, Coop has been a good target up forward this season. With an ability to lead up hard at the footy and a clean set of hands, he’s sure to be troubling the goal umpires in the coming weeks.
Max Caruso (49) - A nuggety midfielder that makes opposition players shutter with his attack on the footy. Can go forward and kick a goal, and leaves nothing left in the tank each time he plays.
Zack Thompson (52) - Has been a revelation since joining the Rovers last season. With an ability to play in any position, he possesses great ball awareness and a win at all cost attitude. Thomo leads from the front and will play a huge role in the finals.
Tristan Fitzsimmons (53) - Has slotted into the full forward position and provides the side with a focal point in front of goal. With a great set of hands and a fluent kick at goal, he will prove hard to stop this finals series.
Matthew Johnson (54) - A crafty back man who can push into the midfield and have an impact. Reads the play exceptionally well and if he can get his body right, he will play a pivotal role down back.
Hayden Doncon (55) - Playing his second final series in the lunchtime game and continues to haunt forwards with his defensive pressure. Will be working hard to ensure our backline unit holds up well.
William Dudley (57) - A reliable halfback that continues to improve, is clean by foot, and plays his role each week. He will be providing the side with plenty of dash from the back half of the ground.
Simon Stubbings (team manager) - Stubbo is arguably one of the most well-prepared volunteers at the club and turns up with a huge smile on his face every week. His big personality, and dedication to the team including the coach’s is second to none. Stubbo with his input from the interchange will be pivotal to the side’s success this finals series.
Peter Bermingham (interchange manager) - Birmo is a pivotal member of the team controlling the on field moves and rotations from the interchange each Saturday. His unwavering commitment to the side over several years is testament to both his character and his passion for the Deniliquin Rovers Football & Netball Club.
Charlie Hussey (trainer) - With several players born in the late 70’s to mid-80’s, its fair to say that Charlie has his work cut out. With this said, his dedication to the side goes unquestioned, and he will have the players fighting fit when they run out on Saturday. Great job Charlie.
Peter Howley (goal umpire) - Arguable one of the greatest back men to play the game, Pete now takes care of the goal umpiring duties each weekend. A true-blue Rover and reliable club member and volunteer.
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