The Melton Thoroughbreds have unveiled their whole Big V squad for this year’s Big V men’s division 2 season.
The squad is full of familiar faces with many having been part of last year’s team or the Thoroughbreds Country Basketball League side.
Blake and Liam Allison, who both returned to the club last season, are back on board this year. Both play crucial roles on and off the court.
The pair were the Thoroughbreds second and third leading scorers last season and led the side in rebounds, while Liam was the side’s leading players in assist.
Jackson Jones is another back from last season, finishing second for the side in assists per game.
Campbell Jones also returns. Both Jones boys were part of the Thoroughbreds CBL team in the off season.
Michael Thompson and Aaron Gadsden were both also big players for the Thoroughbreds team last season, despite missing games with injury.
Tonga Matapule otutaha is a new signing for the Thoroughbreds.
Matapule otutaha played basketball for Melton previously and has represented Victoria Country at the national championships previously and was part of the Thoroughbreds winning CBL side in the 2022-23 season.
Milan Savic is another familiar name to Thoroughbreds fans who is joining the side. Savic was part of the Thoroughbreds’ CBL side last season.
Aleks Milivojevic brings state championship experience having played with the Hume City Broncos, while Josh Miller is back for another season.
Jimmy Mullins returns to the side and also brings plenty of experience.
