Suns juniors throw on gloves

By Liam Nash

Apr 15, 2025

GV Suns’ Harteaj Singh goes in tactfully to a challenge. Photo by Megan Fisher

The auditions are done, now it’s time for the show.

GV Suns’ Heritier Mukambilwa hunts down his Box Hill marker.

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At the weekend, Goulburn Valley Suns’ youth sides completed the final round of Junior Boys’ National Premier League pre-qualification in a Sunday special, hosting Box Hill United at McEwen Reserve.

GV Suns’ Joseph La Gamba shields the ball with an opposition player in tow. Photo by Megan Fisher

In the under-14 match, the Suns fell 3-2 to Box Hill despite William Mathers and Jeremiah Elrayah finding the net for the hosts.

GV Suns’ Anania Dieudonne unloads a shot on goal.

GV Suns’ Ian Dimble embarks on a run into green grass in front of him.

The under-15 clash went the Suns’ way via a sizzling 6-0 result, while in the under-17 contest, Box Hill emerged a 3-2 victor thanks to a pair of late goals from the visitor.

GV Suns’ Humayun Khaksar remains calm with the ball under his spell.

GV Suns’ Heritier Mukambilwa uses his body as a barrier.

With the grading process now complete, the Suns sides will be entered into respective divisions — starting May 4 — based on their performance during pre-qualification.