Gippslands hidden gems
Herald Sun journos have complied a list of their top 50 hidden gems playing in Gippsland region.
“They’re the stars of the Gippsland region you might not know about but you should. Here’s our 50 hidden gems.
Shane Jones and Brayden May”
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Mid Gippsland players from Toora, Fish Creek and Foster who made the list
Darcy Berryman, Fish Creek (Mid Gippsland)
Having his best year in seniors and has been one of the best for the reigning premiers since returning from Leongatha. Has kicked 44 goals in 10 games and been in the best in eight of then.
Jake Best, Foster (Mid Gippsland)
The former Traralgon player has excelled for Foster being one of the leading goalkickers in the competition. He’s kicked 42 goals in 10 games.
Jake Smart, Toora (Mid Gippsland)
The forward has been one of the best for the club since moving from the Mornington Peninsula league last year. He’s kicked 16 goals in 11 games and been in the best in nine matches.
North Gippsland players
Daniel Farmer, Woodside (North Gippsland)
The former Collingwood player is having another stellar season in the competition. He’s kicked 41 goals in 10 games after kicking 90 last season.
Kail Hole, Heyfield (North Gippsland)
Continues to excel at the club after making his senior debut in 2022. Has been in the best players in seven of 11 games.
Brendan Holt, Churchill (North Gippsland)
He might be in his 40s, but Holt continues to defy his age with his performances. He’s kicked 34 goals and been in the best in nine of 10 games.
Keenan Hughes, Cowwarr (North Gippsland)
Has kicked almost 40 per cent of his teams score this season. Hughes is one of the leading goalkickers in the North Gippsland league with 47 goals in 11 games.
Michael Jacobsen, Traralgon Tyers United (North Gippsland)
The midfielder continues to be one of the best in the competition. He’s been in the best players in nine of 11 games after being named in the team of the year in 2023.
Dean Macdonald, Yallourn Yallourn North (North Gippsland)
On track for his third straight 80 goal plus season in the competition. Has kicked 47 goals in 10 games.
Kayleb Pearce, Yarram (North Gippsland)
After missing all of last year with an ACL injury, Pearce has returned to be one of the best for Yarram this season. The midfielder is averaging more than a goal a game and has been in the best players in nine of 10 games.
Blake Safstrom, Rosedale (North Gippsland)
Moved from Sale City to Rosedale in the off-season but it hasn’t stopped him from being among the best in the competition. The midfielder has been among the best in eight games this year.
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