Strong season: Rochester’s Shaun Atley was sensational in 2022. Photo: Bruce Povey
Rochester has bowed out of the finals reckoning, but its swag of talent will give supporters hope heading into 2023.
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Former Kangaroo Shaun Atley was undoubtedly one of the club’s prime movers this season, collecting on average 30.8 disposals, 13.3 contested possessions, and a touch over seven clearances.
Atley has been one of the Tigers’ proven performers, but of the younger brigade the rise of Mitch Cricelli has been a big boost for the Rochester forward line.
Cricelli was second only to outgoing coach Steve Stroobants in the goal-kicking, firing away 44 goals and reeling in 2.8 contested marks a game in his first season at Moon Oval.
Chris Jansen crafted a remarkable GVL purple patch in 2022, averaging 29.9 disposals. His 48-disposal, five-goal game against Tatura was a highlight.
Down back, seasoned defender Hamish Hooppell flew the flag for the backline brigade, leading several defensive statistics.
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