Sport
6 September, 2024
WFNL finals teams: Sangster set to make Southern Mallee return
Rupert Sangster has not played for the Thunder since round 10.
WFNL
Football
The four WFNL clubs participating in the second week of finals have announced their senior football teams.
The Southern Mallee Thunder have a massive inclusion for the second qualifying final against Ararat on Saturday, September 7.
Midfielder/forward Rupert Sangster will play for the first time since round 10, whilst Nicholas Yarran also comes back into the side.
Yarran has not played since round 15.
Thomas Schumann and key defender Tim Sanford come out.
The Rats have some equally significant additions.
Reigning Toohey Medallist Jake Robinson and ruck Cody Lindsay come into the side for the trip to Anzac Park.
Lindsay has overcome an ankle injury, whilst Robinson did not play the final two rounds of the regular season.
Defender James Jennings is the only named player to make way (with one more to be announced before the first bounce.)
The Stawell Warriors have made one change for its semi-final against Nhill on Sunday, September 8.
Koby Stewart replaces Owen Summers.
Whilst injury has forced two changes for Nhill
Patrick Purcell and Glen Saniong could not overcome their respective foot and hamstring injuries.
Toby Marshall and Caleb Zanker have been selected in their place.
Marshall has played five senior matches this season, with all but one in the first eight rounds.
Zanker's two senior matches in 2024 came in the final two rounds of the regular season.
Ararat
In: Jake Robinson, Cody Lindsay.
Out: James Jennings.
Lineup: Henry Shea, Brody Griffin, Alan Batchelor, Tom Williamson, Matt Spalding, Corey Taylor, Ben Taylor, Baydn Cosgriff, Sam Cronin, Izaiyah Turner, Pat Toner, Tom Mills, Jack Ganley, Sonny Kettle, Alex Van Opstal, Jake Robinson, Jacob Bates, Adam Haslett, Ethan Summers, Flynn Toner, Cody Lindsay, Luke Spalding.
Nhill
In: Toby Marshall, Jack Mason, Caleb Zanker.
Out: Glen Saniong, Patrick Purcell, Connor Jones.
Lineup: Daniel Batson, Drew Schneider, Jarryd Dahlenburg, Mitch Dahlenburg, Liam Albrecht, Xavier Bone, Jake McQueen, Jordan Zeitz, Toby Marshall, Jake Harrap, Matt Kennedy, Wallace Wheaton, Angus Wheaton, Dylan Ridding, Peter Politis, Darcy Honeyman Josh Lees, Deek Roberts, Caleb Zanker, Nathan Alexander.
Southern Mallee
In: Rupert Sangster, Nicholas Yarran.
Out: Thomas Schumann, Tim Sanford.
Lineup: Jake Garvey, Zac Robins, Heath Smith, Rupert Sangster, Jackson Fisher, Oscar Smith, Xavier Oakley, Angus McSweyn, Peter Weir, Sam White, Lou White, Kieran Delahunty, Kai Sheers, Coleman Schache, Billy Lloyd, Nicholas Yarran, Simon Clugston, Thomas Clarke, Leigh Stewart, Tobias Fisher.
Stawell
In: Koby Stewart.
Out: Owen Summers.
Lineup: Jackson Dark, Ash Driscoll, Tom Eckel, Cody Driscoll, James Sullivan, Sean Mantell, Sam Jenkinson, Josh Fowkes, Jacob Welsh, Josh Linton, Jakob Salmi, Aiden Graveson, Zac Marrow, Sam Williams, Mitch Thorp, Koby Stewart, Marlon Motlop, James Sclanders, Jack Walker, Ethan Marrow, Mitchel Taylor.