ON a cold yet somewhat clear day at Deakin Reserve, the Magpies took on unbeaten Shepparton Bears who are displaying a resurgence in 2024 and were keen to send a message on their home deck.
Coach Pendlebury was back in the side as was Ryan Hill, Jett Trotter, Jack McKernan and for his first senior game in 2024, Josh Robertson came into the team.
The game began at a frenetic pace with excellent driv...
