First Fifteen Players Announced for Australia 23 Man Final Roster
MELBOURNE, VICTORIA AUSTRALIA – The U20 Australian Box Lacrosse Team is happy to announce the first fifteen (15) players named to the 23 Man Final Roster for the 2019 IIJL World Junior Lacrosse Championship.
“We are extremely excited to announce the first fifteen (15) players that will represent Australia at the 2019 IIJL World Junior Lacrosse Championship in Canada” said Ric Benedierks Australia General Manager. “These players have made a commitment to each other to compete in a world-class event and gain valuable box lacrosse and international experience.” Benedierks added. "With these fifteen (15) players announced our efforts can now shift to securing our remaining left handed players, both on offence and defence."
Aaron Currie | Malvern Lacrosse Club |
Blake Watson | Footscray Lacrosse Club |
Brayden Kirk | Delta Islanders (BCJALL) |
Brody Black | Victoria Shamrocks (BCJALL) |
Colin Jeffrey | Nanaimo Timbermen (BCJALL) |
Colt Gnech | Victoria Shamrocks (BCJALL) |
Dallyn Rai | Edmonton |
Dylan Wood | Woodville Lacrosse Club |
Hamish Mathwin | Brighton Lacrosse Club |
Hayden Parsons | Footscray Lacrosse Club |
Jack Stokes | Delta Islanders (BCJALL) |
Jasper Hanna-Roberts | Altona Lacrosse Club |
Liam Newland | Eltham Lacrosse Club |
Tymias Bidwell-Barton | Wanneroo Joondalup Lacrosse Club |
Zac Clothier | Woodville Lacrosse Club |
The remaining eight (8) spots of Australia's available 23 Man Final Roster will be announced in July in preparation for the 2019 IIJL World Junior Lacrosse Championship which will take place August 6-11 in Mississauga, Ontario Canada. Any eligible players who are interested in being evaluated for the eight (8) final sports can contact Australia General Manager Ric Benedierks using the button/link below.
Tickets for the 2019 IIJL World Junior Lacrosse Championship will be announced soon. For updates on the Championship and ticket information continue to follow WJLC social media on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, and by visiting the Paramount Fine Foods Centre website here.