Suns juniors throw on gloves

By Liam Nash

Apr 15, 2025

GV Suns’ Harteaj Singh goes in tactfully to a challenge. Photo by Megan Fisher

The auditions are done, now it’s time for the show.

GV Suns’ Heritier Mukambilwa hunts down his Box Hill marker.

At the weekend, Goulburn Valley Suns’ youth sides completed the final round of Junior Boys’ National Premier League pre-qualification in a Sunday special, hosting Box Hill United at McEwen Reserve.

GV Suns’ Joseph La Gamba shields the ball with an opposition player in tow. Photo by Megan Fisher

In the under-14 match, the Suns fell 3-2 to Box Hill despite William Mathers and Jeremiah Elrayah finding the net for the hosts.

GV Suns’ Anania Dieudonne unloads a shot on goal.

GV Suns’ Ian Dimble embarks on a run into green grass in front of him.

The under-15 clash went the Suns’ way via a sizzling 6-0 result, while in the under-17 contest, Box Hill emerged a 3-2 victor thanks to a pair of late goals from the visitor.

GV Suns’ Humayun Khaksar remains calm with the ball under his spell.

GV Suns’ Heritier Mukambilwa uses his body as a barrier.

With the grading process now complete, the Suns sides will be entered into respective divisions — starting May 4 — based on their performance during pre-qualification.