MILDURA Heat Big V men's coach Sammy Gazzo is set to take a younger squad profile into his second season in charge.

Captain Tarryn Shaddock leads a strong core of returning players to the 2025 squad alongside Jack Bakewell, Dallas Brown, Lachlan Knight, Sammy Pileggi, Noah Valentich and Jacob Young.

Big man Dru Pilmore will return to the fold after playing football this year, while Pas Zappia an...