By KATH GANNAWAY
THE Dandenong Ranges Junior Football League’s top youngsters represented the league well over the Queens’ Birthday weekend in the annual Interleague Competition.
Playing against the Frankston District League and Mornington Peninsula League at Shepley Oval, the Under 14s came out winners, with the Under 15s, 16s, 17s putting in strong performances over the weekend.
DRJFL Development Squad committee member Ian Purdon said Interleague remained an important part of the league’s program, giving players an opoortunity to hone their abilities and skills in a bigger pool.
“At one level, it feeds into the AFL pathway with representatives from organisations such as Eastern Ranges and Gippsland Power going along to these carnivals to look out for future prospects,” Mr Purdon said.
“If that leads to AFL, that’s great.
If they go back to their clubs as better footballers, that’s good as well.”
