THE Wimmera will once again be well represented on the biggest football stage of them all.
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Two new faces are a chance to join eight other Wimmera footballers trying their luck in the AFL after being picked up in the 2016 AFL draft.
The highly rated Jarrod Berry will need to overcome injury setbacks before he has a chance to force his way into the Brisbane Lions side after being drafted number 17 last year.
Tom Williamson got a taste of AFL action during the pre-season but the young man with a good athletic tank will need to work hard to debut this season after being drafted at 61 last year.
The pair join eight other Wimmera exports at various stages of their careers.
Kyle Cheney had his best season in 2016 but will need to force his way back into the Adelaide line-up.
Michael Close missed all of 2016 and will be important for Brisbane this season.
Jake Lloyd just keeps stepping up at Sydney and will be expected to do so again.
Oscar McDonald and brother Tom continue to be key defensive pillars for Melbourne.
Matt Rosa provides welcome experience for the Gold Coast line-up when he is fit and firing.
Seb Ross has stepped up as vice-captain of St Kilda and is a key midfielder.
Darcy Tucker’s role at Fremantle will continue to develop in his second season at the club.