The VFL Tigers have finalised their list for the 2019 Hard Yakka/Totally Workwear VFL season.
Bolstered by recent additions to the side in Nathan Oakes, Chad Harris, Luke Nelson, Lachie Haysman and Lachlan Street, the Tigers will open their 2019 season this Friday against Geelong.
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Street arrives at Punt Road from Frankston YCW. The exciting young prospect can play key roles both forward and back, and thrives in the contest.
Oakes, a big-bodied midfielder, joins the Tigers from the Canberra Demons. The Murray Bushrangers graduate has made an impact with his booming left-foot kick.
Nathan Oakes
Recruited from Noble Park, Nelson stamped his presence when he booted four goals in a practice match against Essendon in March. The developing small forward, 22, will look to compliment the Tigers’ forward line mix in 2019.
Sorrento product Harris joins the side as a half-back flanker. The 21-year-old is renowned for his toughness and hard running.
Chad Harris
Haysman, who hails from South Australia, joins the Tigers from the University Blacks. The versatile outside midfielder can play at either end.
Trio Hayden Bruce, Nick Baltas and Lewis Diggins, who were on the 2018 Development List, have been elevated to the main list.
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After a successful pre-season campaign, the 2018 minor premiers are primed to face Geelong this Friday in round one.
The first bounce at GMHBA Stadium is set for 7.30pm.
2019 VFL List:
51. Steve Morris
52. Shaun Mannagh
53. Hugh Beasley
54. Jacob Ballard
55. Lachlan Street
56. Blake Grewar
57. Nathan Oakes
58. Chad Harris
59. Lachie Haysman
60. Charlie Thompson
61. James Fletcher
62. Luke Nelson
64. Tom Silvestro
65. Joel Cusack
67. Brenton Credlin
68. Connor Riley
69. Lewis Diggins
71. Nick Baltas
72. Bailey Lambert
73. Joel Ernest
74. Reuben Hayward
75. Hayden Bruce
78. Daniel Coffield
79. Billy Coates
2019 Development List:
63. Angus Hicks
66. Bailey Henderson
70. Alistair Richards
76. Finlay Bayne
80. Michael Caven