Taree has been well represented at the Newcastle Knights juniors pre-season training with several local standouts being selected.
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A record number of local players have turned out for the Under 15s Chargers squad with Drey Mercy, Harry Wesley, Ryan Long, John Roberts, Zac Power and Ethan Collings in attendance.
Drey has been an imposing figure in the Group 3 Under 14s competition and is looking to impress in the Hunter region.
Harry Wesley has been said to have been a standout performer in the halves while Ryan Long and Zac Power have tested their size training in the forwards.
Not to be outdone, John Roberts and Ethan Collings will attempt to bring a high try scoring ability to the backline.
The 2017 Under 16s Harold Matthews squad will feature local players Max Buderus, Baylee Walker, Mitch Black and Harry Croker.
Callum Wesley, Lauchlan Pope and Matt Croker will be included in the Under 18s SG Ball squad.
Shannon Mullay was originally included but has since withdrawn.
Kurtis Dark has also linked up with the Under 20’s team.
The juniors resumed training this week following the Christmas/ New Year break.
The will take on the Sea Eagles in a trial this month.
