THE MERGER

The hilarious and heartfelt story of a struggling town: the drought won’t let up, jobs are scarce and the footy team looks like it will have to fold. Living a hermit like existence on the town’s fringe, former football star Troy Carrington is coaxed into coaching after striking up an unlikely friendship with young Neil who is struggling with the recent loss of his father. Teaming up with Neil’s mum Angie who is running a nearby refugee support centre, they conspire to recruit refugees to ensure the team survives and take the community on a journey of change.