Footscray will field four debutants in its Round 1 clash with the Northern Bullants tomorrow night at Mission Whitten Oval.

AFL draftees Cooper Hynes and Luke Kennedy, and state-league recruits Bailey Medwell and Luca Muratore will make their VFL debuts in the red, white and blue.

Hynes will start in the middle, Medwell will start on the bench, and Muratore will start in the forward line. Kennedy is set to start on the wing. 

The side could include up to eight AFL-listed players, with Jordan Croft, Lachie Smith and Nick Coffield among the featured names.

The match will also mark Dan Orgill’s first as Footscray captain.

The first bounce will be at 7:10pm AEDT on Saturday, and broadcast via 7mate and 7plus.

Footscray will field three debutants in its Round 1 clash with the Northern Bullants tomorrow night at Mission Whitten Oval.

AFL draftee Cooper Hynes, and VFL recruits Bailey Medwell and Luca Muratore will make their debuts in the red, white and blue.

Hynes will start in the middle, Medwell will start on the bench, and Muratore will start in the forward line.

Gate 2 (located off Whitten Ave) at Mission Whitten Oval will open at 6pm. For smoother entry, we recommend pre-purchasing tickets here.

*Please note dogs are not permitted into Mission Whitten Oval on game days.

Match Details

Footscray VFL v Northern Bullants
Saturday 22 March 2025 7:10pm (AEDT)
Mission Whitten Oval, Footscray • Wurundjeri/Boon Wurrung

AFL-listed players highlighted in blue