Head and shoulders above the rest: Echuca’s James Head in action for the Pioneers.
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Aydin Payne
The 2022 V/Line Cup continues to dominate football grounds in Shepparton.
The four-day event features emerging footballers from across country Victoria in a round-robin format.
On Tuesday, April 12, South East and Pioneers division one boys sides battled it out at Shepparton’s Deakin Reserve.
The Pioneers walked away with a 22-point win, while Barwon Cats saluted by 22 points against North East Border in the remaining division one boys contest.
In the girls matches, Barwon ran out 95-point victors over North East and Pioneers claimed a thrilling one-point triumph over South East.
News senior sports reporter Aydin Payne and work experience student Liam Prior attended the division one boys’ day two contest between Pioneers and South East and captured the action.
Goulburn Murray talents will return to the field on Thursday, April 14, with matches against North East Border at Deakin Reserve.
Kerlin around the corner: Rochester’s Hugh Kerlin (Pioneers) just gets his kick away.
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Aydin Payne
In the air: Pioneers’ Jesse Gill and South East’s Jacob Duryea contest the ball.
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Aydin Payne
Quick hands: South East’s Brodie McPherson fires off a handball.
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Aydin Payne
Winding up: Pioneers’ Lucas Pettit kicks the ball forward.
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Aydin Payne
Evade the tackler: Pioneers’ Will Harvey breaks away from South East’s Levi Perry.
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Aydin Payne
Caught: Pioneers’ Alex Cockerell tackles South East’s Zac Weller.
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Aydin Payne
Quick kick: Rochester’s Hugh Kerlin kicks towards goal.
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Aydin Payne
On the run: Pioneers’ Will De Rosa looks for a teammate.
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Aydin Payne
Under the pump: Pioneers’ Kyen Burrill-Grinton tries to get a kick away.
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Aydin Payne
