Off-season recruiting drives still remain in full swing throughout the region and beyond, and some of the Murray and Picola District leagues’ top talents have been lured from their current homes.
In the mix are a 2025 premiership player and a reigning league best-and-fairest winner.
Cobram’s Fergus Pinnuck has signed off on his time at the Tigers, joining Eastern Football League premier side South Croydon for 2026.
Pinnuck was a part of Cobram’s famed three-point victory over Congupna in last year’s grand final, and will seek to sprinkle some of his premiership pedigree on the Bulldogs, who last won a flag nine years ago.
While he heads south, so too does another Murray league star from around the traps.
Albeit, a heck of a lot closer to home.
Mulwala goal-kicking ace Charley McKenna has crossed the Melbourne St bridge to join Yarrawonga in the Ovens and Murray League.
McKenna booted 42 majors - joint fifth on the MFL standings - last season as the Lions reached the preliminary final, and moves on from the Den following five seasons at the club.
But he’s not the only one feeling the O&M magnet’s pull.
Last season’s Pearce Medallist - awarded to the Picola District Football League’s senior best-and-fairest - is moving on, with Berrigan’s Lochie Conboy signing for Albury.
The star Saint and goal scoring midfielder will make the jump following a breakout year in black, white and red, while another PDFL medallist has chosen a new home in the O&M.
Matthew Jorgensen, the 2025 league Rising Star, has committed to leaving Picola United for Wodonga alongside brother Blake.
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