Tatura - Football

INS: Finn Radley (Warrnambool), Harry Murdoch (Howlong), Kieren Andrew (Heidelberg), Oscar Willis, Sean Johns (Tungamah), James Bennett (North Cairns), Darcy Collins (Merrigum), Ryan Butler (Girgarre), Kade Gall (Dookie), Tom Durward, Tom Sullivan, Cam King, Ciaran Hubble (returning)

OUTS: Adam Enever (Leopold)

ONE TO WATCH - FINN RADLEY

He’s yet to throw on Tatura threads, the Bulldogs’ new man looks like a keeper. A six foot four key defender out of Warrnambool who was named in the Hampden League’s team of the year last season, Radley provides stability within the backline - precisely what Tatura requires. A big man in defence will help the Bulldogs nullify some of the GVL’s premier tall forwards, and at just 21, Radley still has room to improve.

COACHES CORNER / ANDREW CIAVARELLA

What’s the biggest focus for your group in 2026?

Development, trying to raise the bar a little bit. We’ve had a pretty grim couple of seasons, so it’s getting ourselves back to a level where we can be competitive again.

What will supporters notice about this team?

There’s a real big buzz around the club, so hopefully that’ll translate onto the field and it’ll feel like the boys are having a bit more of a crack.

What’s your side’s greatest strength?

I’m hoping it’ll be much harder running, but the big thing for us is a more consistent effort across all lines of the field for longer throughout the game.

What still needs the most work?

If our consistency can improve and when the ball’s in dispute we can have a bit more luck hunting it down, we’ll put ourselves in some more positions to win some games of footy.

What does success look like for this group in 2026?

That first win’s going to feel real good when it does come, but we’re not going to count any notches in the belt just yet.

PULL QUOTE

Hopefully we can land a blow early in the season, and we’ll go from there.