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The two boys squads and girls side were then announced for the two-day round-robin in Ballarat.

Shepparton United coach Trent Freer headlined the division two team at the helm, which featured Goulburn Murray junior league under-14s best-and-fairest winners Kobe Freer of Mooroopna and Seymour’s Levi Brown.

Five Shepparton Swans were included in the side too, while Kaiden McGee was the sole Shepparton United talent in the team.

Five Shepp Notre players were in the division one boys line-up, while three Swans also made an entrance to the roster.

Nate Warrin was the standalone Shepparton United player to feature.

Four Shepp Swans and United players made the girls squad from each club respectively.

Each side played two games in the carnival against the Bendigo Pioneers and North East Bushrangers, however, no side claimed victory across the two days.

Nevertheless, it provided an opportunity for individuals to showcase their talents against country football’s top junior footballers and in front of talent pathway scouts.

“It is great to see all affiliated leagues represented from across the region,” AFL Goulburn Murray regional manager Shaun Connell said.

“The support from the Goulburn Murray Juniors, Murray League and Kyabram League has been terrific and highlights the strength of our regional pathway.”