St Albans has added some new talent to its squad for next year’s Essendon District Football League division 1 season.
After the departure of several players, new coach Shaun Thompson has looked to bring in some new talent to the club who they hope will have an impact.
Finn Urie, Jeff Fox and Jacob Hunt all cross to the club from Victorian Amateur Football Association.
The Saints described Urie as a classy midfielder with an elite game sense and the ability to get into dangerous positions
“Finn broke into senior football at 17 with Woodend [Hesket], winning the reserves league best and fairest in 2021,” he said.
“After moving to UHS, he claimed the senior best and fairest and earned a spot in the 2023 team of the year.
“Finn adds smarts, composure, and ball-winning strength to our engine room.”
Hunt is another signing who started his career at Woodend-Hesket.
“A quick and versatile high half-forward-wing who loves hitting the scoreboard,” the Saints said.
“Jacob is a proven big-game performer, winning two Norms [best on ground in grand finals] at under-18 level with Woodend.
“He began senior footy at 17 before joining UHS, where he played a major role in their senior side. Jacob brings speed, creativity, and a real goal sense to our forward half.”
Jeff Fox is the third new signing for the Saints, having also played at UHS which was in division 1.
The Saints said he is a quick, two-way midfielder who thrives on the contest.
“Jeff comes through the [Calder] Cannons system and has been playing senior football since the age of 16 with the Macedon Cats.
“He later moved to UHS in VAFA division 1, where he finished runner-up in the senior best and fairest.
“Jeff brings speed, toughness, and genuine midfield class to Kings Park.”
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