2025 Gippsland League U18 Interleague Squad Announced
The Gippsland League is pleased to announce the initial squad of players selected to trial for the 2025 Under 18 Interleague team.
Following a strong response from clubs across the league, a thorough review of all nominations has been completed, and a talented group of players has been selected to begin preparations for this year’s Gippsland Interleague Carnival, set to take place on Wednesday, 9 July at Morwell Recreation Reserve.
To be selected, players must be eligible either in the Thirds or top-age Fourths and must not have been selected to represent Gippsland Power in the Coates Talent League during the 2025 season.
2025 Training U18 Squad:
Bairnsdale: Kael Frith, Charlie Cook, Max Neate, Ryan Cullinan, Jobe Froud
Drouin: Max Williames, Kaidyn Walmsley, Rylie Baker, Jaxon Huston
Leongatha: Aydan Williams, Finn Donohue, Mitch Croatto, Alby Logan
Maffra: Leo Stephenson, Harper Walker, Jack McQuillen, Thomas Phillips, Elijh Berry, Sam Richards, Will Burgiel, Sam Anderson
Moe: Bobby Higgins, Paul Gatpan, Keller Holmes, Xavier Berquez
Morwell: Mac Blewett, Oscar Kalan
Sale: Mitch McMaster
Traralgon: Jake Zappula, Cooper Anderson, Will Ambler, Ben Hagley, Levi Macumber
Warragul: Caleb McIntosh, Riley Senini, Levi Moore, Xavier Olssen, Rory Nettle
Wonthaggi: Jasper Shone, Jayden Burns, Leevi Lidstone, Jaxon Brouwers
This year’s Interleague program will be led by Boyd Bailey (Morwell) as Head Coach. Supporting him are Assistant Coaches Riley Baldi (Moe), Ryan Sparkes (Wonthaggi Power), and Cade Maskell (Leongatha)—a high-calibre team bringing a wealth of experience from senior premierships to individual accolades like league MVPs and Team of the Year selections.
Training and Key Dates
The squad’s first training session will be held on Monday, 2 June at Morwell Recreation Reserve, with weekly sessions to follow in the lead-up to the carnival. Full training details will be provided directly to players via the email address linked to their PlayHQ accounts.
We’d like to extend our thanks to all participating clubs for their support in identifying and developing the Gippsland League’s top young talent. The Interleague program remains a crucial part of our development pathway, and we’re excited to see what this group can achieve in 2025.
