WA Country Football League announces State SquadThursday, July 20, 2017 - 1:46 PM

The West Australian Country Football League has announced a 30-man 2017 New Holland State Country Squad to take on South Australia at Fremantle Community Bank Oval next Saturday, July 29.

Head Coach Craig Walker and his selection panel finalised the squad following the Landmark Country Championships earlier this month.

A number of players will make their State Country debuts in a side that will be led by Captain Scott Worthington and Vice-Captain Brendon Jones.

Former AFL players Greg Broughton, Josh Bootsma and Brett Peake bring significant experience to the squad.

2016 members Scott Worthington, Brendon Jones, Matt Orzel, Lewis Harvey, Matt Dickie, Brad Holmes, Eddie Dann and Jordan McAllister return to the squad of 30 that includes Jurien Bay trio Rhys Waters, Simon Moore and Jayden Magro who were also part of the successful Division 2 Central Midlands Coastal side at the recent Landmark competition.

Walker is confident that the squad has the potential to turn the tables on their South Australian counterparts but said selecting the final 22 will be even more difficult.

“We put out a much-improved showing last year but left disappointed that we didn’t get the win. The selectors and I are confident that we can continue on that improvement and ensure that the silverware stays in WA,” he said.

The final 22 will come together next Friday evening for a training run and jumper presentation ahead of the state clash.