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 CurrieMalvern Lacrosse Club
Blake WatsonFootscray Lacrosse Club
Brayden KirkDelta Islanders (BCJALL)
Brody BlackVictoria Shamrocks (BCJALL)
Colin JeffreyNanaimo Timbermen (BCJALL)
Colt GnechVictoria Shamrocks (BCJALL)
Dallyn RaiEdmonton
Dylan WoodWoodville Lacrosse Club
Hamish MathwinBrighton Lacrosse Club
Hayden ParsonsFootscray Lacrosse Club
Jack StokesDelta Islanders (BCJALL)
Jasper Hanna-RobertsAltona Lacrosse Club
Liam NewlandEltham Lacrosse Club
Tymias Bidwell-BartonWanneroo Joondalup Lacrosse Club
Zac ClothierWoodville 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.

Interest to Participate

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