Tamworth selectors Chris Crowell, Terry Murphy and Tom Kellett had “two and half teams” of nominations to choose from,  Tamworth Vets secretary David Head said.

“We have entered a team in Division 1 and Division 2 as well as a composite team in Division 2 which includes excess players from the two Tamworth squads and available players from other regions,” Head said.

“It ensures everyone gets a game.”

The October 18-22 State Carnival is split into two divisions, eight in Division 1 and six in Division 2.

Tamworth’s Division 1 team will be skippered by Chris Crowell while Ron Farrell captains the Division 2 team.

The State Carnival is also a stepping stone to selection in State teams for the national titles which will be held in Hobart during November.

Tamworth has a large number of State representatives at Veteran level with the likes of Albie Barwick, Bob Haling, Peter Virgen and Doug Truman all representing Australia.

TAMWORTH DIVISION 1: Chris Crowell (c), Tom Kellett, Bob Haling, Peter Boyd, Barry Everingham, Greg Kellett, Rob Kahler, David Head, Graeme Whitten, Terry Murphy, Steve Beaton, Ian Kitching. 

TAMWORTH DIVISION 2: Ron Farrell (c]), Peter Virgen, Mike Cashman, Graeme Davies, Brian Heyman, Kingsley Agnew, Brian Wellings, Denby Budden, Laurie Johnson, Arthur Yates, Michael Morgan, Phil Coffey, Rob Laurie, Doug Truman, Doug Crowell, Alan Littlejohn, Col Barton, Noel Cook.