St Joseph’s has confirmed the return of midfielder Keelin Betson for the 2027 season.
Betson and brother Liam spent this year at home club Mooroopna in the Goulburn Valley League, which was celebrating its 150th anniversary year.
However, whether Liam rejoins Joeys is yet to be confirmed.
“After returning to his home club Mooroopna for the year, we are pumped to welcome back one of the league’s best inside bulls, Keelin Betson,” a post on the joeys.football Instagram page said.
“Key brings a wealth of experience to our young midfield with his elite clearance work, quick hands and strong tackling.”
Betson will return to Plan Group Oval as a two-pointer.
K rock Football understands St Joseph’s has added talented Ocean Grove youngster Hugo Walsh.
Walsh, who played early underage football with Joeys, finished runner-up in the Grubbers’ best-and-fairest.
He’s played 45 senior matches, including every game for the past two years.
While Geelong Falcon Riley McLure will have St Joseph’s as his community club.
McLure, who finished third in the Falcons best-and-fairest this year and is a member of the 2027 Vic Country hub, has played the majority of his junior football at Newtown & Chilwell.
His father, Nathan, is a member of Joeys’ senior coaching staff.
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