Evans believes Josh Dwyer – just 16 and in year 10 at Emmanuel College – is built for the big stage.

“Looking at the guys at training, he looked the most relaxed out of the lot of them,” he said.

“He is really going to enjoy this finals series and hopefully there’s many more to come for him.”

Evans said Dwyer, a wingman who caught the eye of Vic Country under 16 recruiters this season before missing the final cut, would use his pace against an experienced Koroit outfit.

“The Reid Oval will really suit him, being a big ground,” he said.

“He’s a smart footballer and seems to always have time and he’s not scared to really take the game on for a young fella.”

Dwyer is eager to play his part in the Seagulls’ quest to end a 59-year Hampden league senior premiership drought.

A relative of his, 1958 premiership wingman Jimmy Murray, will be at the ground watching.

“It’s pretty good to get the opportunity,” Dwyer said.

“I played in an under 17s grand final (for Dennington) and that was pretty nerve-racking.

“We lost so this one might be a bit better.

“I am just trying to play the team role. (Brett) said to get out into space and run – you’re one of the younger ones so run.”

Dwyer, who is hoping to make TAC Cup squad Greater Western Victoria Rebels in 2018, returned to Gardens Oval this season following a stint in the Warrnambool and District league.

“My brother Matt went to Dennington a couple of years ago and he wanted to come back so I just followed him,” he said.

He split his time between the seniors, under 18.5s and under 16s and credited junior coaches Stephen Jewell and Brad Mawson for fast-tracking his development.