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Two big ins for Tigers

By Matthew Kappos

Aug 7, 2026

Aerial forward Mitch Cricelli will retrun for Rochester after more than a year on the sidelines with a back injury.

Already on a strong run of form, Rochester’s senior side has been bolstered by some huge additions for this weekend’s clash with Shepparton Swans.

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Marquee off-season recruit and 20-game AFL player Marty Hore will suit up for his first hit-out since joining the club and rehab from a knee injury.

A critical attacking piece will also return to the lineup, as tall forward Mitch Cricelli will play his first senior game since round six 2025, recovering from back surgery.

Cricelli made his return in the reserves last week with five goals against Tatura.

The Tigers have won five of their last six games and find themselves in a fight for the finals, in a block of four teams on 32 points between fourth and seventh place.

After a week off due to the split round last weekend, Rochy gets its chance at round 16 action this Saturday, battling Shepparton Swans away at Princess Park.

The Tigers then face Euroa in its home finale, before taking on ladder-leader Shepparton Bears in the final round.