The Berrigan Saints’ 2026 finals march will be led by the seniors and thirds footballers.
Hold tight - we’re checking permissions before loading more content
The senior team finished the season in seventh with 10 wins and six losses, two wins behind Katamatite in third.
The side has an extraordinary percentage of 165.38, the fourth best in the competition.
They will play an elimination final from 2.05pm this Sunday at Rennie against sixth placed Jerilderie.
Jerilderie won the round five match-up between the two sides in May, at home, by 55 points.
The team will also look to improve on their finals results from last season, knocked out in the semi-finals after finishing fourth.
A similar side, they’ve handled the loss of league best and fairest winner Lochie Conboy, led in the goal kicking by Keith Tallent with 64 majors, which is the fourth best in the league.
Senior player profiles are as follows:
3. Zeke Carruthers: An energetic utility ready to make an impact damaging in the backline, nightmare for opposition.
4. Jake Dalgliesh: A hard-working option through the middle and back 50, who brings plenty of hard hits and pressure.
5. Lachlan Whelan: Thirds player, plenty of drive, his height and speed are a big advantage on the field plenty to come from this young Saint.
6. Jayden Steinke: A composed last line of defence who reads the play and takes on the opposition’s biggest threats.
7. Keith Tallent: A dangerous forward who knows where the goals are and can turn half a chance into a major.
8. Lachlan Pyle: A reliable defender who loves the contest and provides plenty of pressure across half back.
9. Daniel Henderson: A competitive defender who attacks the footy hard and explosive drive sending the ball into the Saints forward 50.
10. Jay Harmes: A tough and dependable contributor who never shirks a contest through the middle height is his superpower.
11. Matthew Ross: A strong-bodied forward who provides a physical target and brings others into the game.
12. Harley Middleton: A versatile team player who brings energy, commitment and a willingness to do the hard work utility in front of goal.
13. Brandon Batchelor: A key defensive presence who reads the game well and provides plenty of drive from defence loves to send it forward and gets on the end of a few majors each week.
14. Hunter Surrey: A determined competitor who brings plenty of intent and hunger for the footy, he is always a good option.
15. Griffin Surrey: A lively forward who keeps defenders guessing and loves finding opportunities around the goal doesn’t mind a hard ball get.
16. Toby Dalgliesh: A hard-running midfielder who brings plenty of pressure and gives everything around the contest experienced and calm.
17. Xavier Fox: A tough defender who attacks the contest and provides plenty of defensive pressure and a courageous vertical leap.
18. Mitch Reilly: A big bodied versatile option who brings plenty of determination and intent is key loves a contested mark.
19. Oliver Hill: A competitive defender with plenty of composure, laces his team members out nicely and huge amounts of explosive run, works hard to win the ball back.
20. Ayden Good: A versatile option who can step straight into the action and make an impact fast and likes a goal.
21. Mason Peters: A hard-running wingman who provides plenty of outside run and links defence with attack never shies away from a contest.
22. Max Tallent: One of our youngest ball-winning midfielders who thrives around the contest and drives the Saints forward.
23. Jack Magill: A young thirds player, smart wingman who provides plenty of energy and carries the ball with purpose beyond his years.
25. Frazer Haintz: A committed team player who brings plenty of enthusiasm and puts the team first, always fighting for a hard ball and will come out on top, great composure and skill.
30. Kaleb Litchfield: Another young thirds player competitive footballer who brings plenty of pressure and determination to every contest.
34. Grant Martin: A dangerous backman with years of IP, works hard to create opportunities and punish opposition mistakes.
35. Connor Thornton: A genuine goal threat who loves hitting the scoreboard and making defenders work.
37. Nick Arnold: A reliable contributor who brings plenty of effort, pressure and team-first footy, always willing to push harder.
42. Adrian Pilgram: A powerful target inside 50 who gives the Saints a strong focal point up forward.
43. Tom Baxter: A hard-working young thirds footballer who brings energy, competitiveness and plenty of run not afraid to attack the ball.