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Top country footy recruits to watch in 2022
Country footy is set to rebound from the Covid doldrums in a big way in 2022. To celebrate, The Weekly Times has highlighted some of the prized recruits turning out in country leagues this season.
The former Carlton small forward will light up the Ovens and Murray in a midfield role, where he featured for VFL club Williamstown before breaking into the AFL.
Michael Gibbons Yarrawonga Pigeons
After 234 appearances for North Melbourne, Atley is returning to his original club where he will get the chance to play alongside brothers Joe and Jacob.
Shaun Atley Rochester Tigers
The West Coast premiership player returns to his home state of Victoria as assistant coach of Hampden league flag contender North Warrnambool.
Nathan VardyNorth Warrnambool
Bewley is back at his junior club in the Ballarat league after three seasons in the AFL at Fremantle. He is tipped to dominate on the field.
Brett Bewley Darley Devils
The ex-Port Adelaide player is reuniting with two former Vermont premiership teammates, Jake Best and Tom Schneider, at his new club.
Brett Eddy Traralgon Maroons
After narrowly missing a berth on Essendon’s list 12 months ago, Baker has joined Wodonga from Canberra. Expectations are high for a big season.
Angus Baker Wodonga Bulldogs
The Magpies welcome back the former Gold Coast Suns player after a year at Williamstown. Expect him to be a force at either end of the ground.
Jack Leslie Sale Magpies
Injuries brought an early end to his AFL career, but the former Western Bulldogs utility is one of the big names headed to the Ovens and Murray in 2022.
Lukas WebbWangaratta Rovers
After stints at three AFL clubs, Lamb returns to Gippsland to play for Warragul after a season turning out in the Heathcote District league.
Jed LambWarragul Gulls
Words: David Johnston Producer: Andrew Piva

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