MELBOURNE FOOTBALL CLUB
2014 SEASON GUIDE PRE-SEASON EDITION
2014 SEASON PREVIEW THE ROOS ERA STARTS NOW
PLAYER PROFILES SEE WHAT PAUL ROOS HAS TO SAY ABOUT EACH PLAYER
TOP FIVE
CHRISTIAN SALEM'S FAVOURITE THINGS
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SEASON PREVIEW
2014 COACHING GROUP
The Roos era starts now
FROM THE COACH
PLAYER PROFILES
Paul Roos sets the scene for 2014
BERNIE VINCE
TOP FIVE
10 Questions with...
Christian Salem’s favourite things
THE PLAYING LIST FIXTURES AND EVENTS See what’s happening around Melbourne in season 2014
2014 LEADERSHIP GROUP
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2014 SEASON PREVIEW: THE ROOS ERA STARTS NOW
By Matt Burgan
Matt Burgan looks ahead to the 2014 season, as Melbourne begins its new journey under football great Paul Roos TIME is often a healer. And it’s fair to say the appointment of Paul Roos as Melbourne coach has already helped close the wounds of a miserable 2013: Melbourne’s fifth worst season since it became a foundation VFL/AFL club in 1897. The acquisition of Roos was an outstanding get, led by chief executive Peter Jackson, who doggedly pursued – and ultimately landed – the 2005 Sydney Swans premiership coach back into the hot seat, after three seasons away from it. Roos’ record, experience and aura are matched by few in the game and already his presence has seen a dramatic shift in energy and direction at the club. Add to his arrival, a revamped coaching structure, playing list and leadership group, led by co-captains Jack Grimes and Nathan Jones, and a new era is well and truly under way, making for an intriguing 2014. Expectations for improvement are without question, but how far and how quickly remain difficult to predict. Even someone of Roos’ stature wouldn’t dare place an exact number of wins in 2014, given the variables in his first season at a new club. “It’s going to take some time and we really understand where we are at,” he said. Not surprisingly, Roos, who has signed on for the 2014-15 seasons, with an option for 2016, said his ultimate goal at Melbourne was to set high standards, refine the game plan and emulate benchmark teams: Hawthorn, Fremantle, Geelong and the Sydney Swans. But he was adamant Melbourne’s immediate objective for 2014 was to improve its poor percentage from 2013. “We’re a two win team and only 54 per cent [on the ladder], so really the benchmark for us is percentage,” he said. P6
“People talk about win/loss, but before we worry about how many games we’re going to win, you’ve got to be competitive for longer. “There’s a lot to work with and we’re excited about getting stuck into it.” And with genuine reason. For starters, Roos has some impressive bookends. In attack, Mitch Clark, Chris Dawes and outstanding youngster Jesse Hogan shape as an imposing forward line. Tall timber trio James Frawley, Colin Garland and Tom McDonald head an impressive defence. The midfield, which was a major issue for the Demons in 2013, has been strengthened significantly in the off-season. The club has gained 12 new players – including Hogan, who is now officially on the primary list – with the vast majority midfielders. The recruitment of best and fairest winning duo Daniel Cross (Western Bulldogs) and Bernie Vince (Adelaide) has added hardened AFL bodies to the middle. They have offset the loss of the experienced Colin Sylvia, who departed for Fremantle as an unrestricted free agent, and retirees Aaron Davey and David Rodan, the most noticeable absentees from last year.
My expectation of the new guys coming in is that they’ve just got to fit in and they’ve got to learn some good habits and they’ve got to train hard Paul Roos Dom Tyson (Greater Western Sydney) is another key pick-up, remembering he was a No.3 NAB AFL Draft pick just three years ago. Roos has already said Tyson is “an absolute star player in the making”. Viv Michie (Fremantle) and Aidan Riley (Adelaide) have been groomed at rival clubs and are eager for midfield opportunities. Melbourne’s first selection in last November’s NAB AFL Draft, attacking midfield prospect Christian Salem, plus exciting small forward Jay Kennedy-Harris and the raw, but quick Jayden Hunt will be given time. melbournefc.com.au
Roos all but confirmed this when he spoke about the trio. “My expectation of the new guys coming in is that they’ve just got to fit in and they’ve got to learn some good habits and they’ve got to train hard,” he said. “If we’re a good organisation and a good team, young players find it very hard to get into really good sides. We want to be a really good side, where young players – no matter what they’re drafted at – struggle to get a game.”
in the 51 to 75 games category, and will be critical to Melbourne going to the next level in 2014 and beyond. Seven players have played between 26 and 50 games, including Luke Tapscott (45 matches), McDonald (39) and Sam Blease (31). Overall, most of the players in this area are still establishing their game, but can strengthen Melbourne’s depth considerably. Fourteen players have played 24 matches or fewer, including Jimmy Toumpas, Tyson and Jack Viney, who have played just 40 games combined and are viewed as decade-plus prospects in Melbourne’s engine room. And when you consider the likes of Hogan, Dom Barry – who has yet to play an AFL match, but has remarkably played for the Indigenous All Stars team, which represented Australia in last year’s International Rules series – and Salem are still uncapped, there is plenty of hope and optimism about Melbourne’s future. Roos undoubtedly shares these sentiments. “I can predict that at some point in the next two to three years, we’re going to see a really good competent team. I’m extremely confident that’s going to happen,” he said. “Then, really it’s going to be up to the players to see how quickly they can embrace it.”
Daniel Cross
Dom Tyson
Although Melbourne still has one of the youngest and most inexperienced lists in the competition, importantly, it now has a squad with realistic and exciting potential. Steadily, its wave of talent is building in games experience, but at the top end, it is still light on for matches played. Cross (210 matches) and N.Jones (157) are the only two Demons with 150 games experience or more. Cross, of course, has yet to play for the red and blue, but his leadership has been evident in the pre-season. Jones has been Melbourne’s best performer for the past two seasons, highlighted by his back-to-back Keith ‘Bluey’ Truscott Memorial Trophy wins. The likes of Vince (129 matches), Frawley (118) and Garland (101) – all in the 101 to 150 games bracket – are integral to the cause. As are Clark (97), who is on the cusp of reaching the ton, Dawes (83) and Jack Trengove (79), who given healthy runs could also reach 100 games this season. Jack Watts, Jordie McKenzie, Jack Grimes and Jeremy Howe, represent the next tier #myheartbeatstrue
Jesse Hogan competes for a mark at training with coach Brad Miller
Players taking ownership of the club’s journey is exactly what Roos wants. And although crystal balling Melbourne’s 2014 remains a great unknown, he said the players must step up now. “It’s in the heat of the battle that we [will] know [how the players fare],” he said. “Will the boys stick to the game plan? Who are the leaders? And who’s going to stand up? “At this stage, I’ve been more than happy, but I don’t think we’re going to know enough about this group until about the middle of the year, as to where it’s going and how quickly it can get there or whether it can get there.” Only time will tell. But the indications are that it will be worth the wait. P7
By Paul Roos
New senior coach Paul Roos reflects on his first pre-season with the Club and looks ahead to his inaugural year at the helm of the Demons LOOKING AHEAD TO 2014 It’s hard to predict exactly how we will go during the season, other than the fact that we want to establish a brand and style of football that every time the Melbourne supporters come to the game, they know what to expect and they can see some genuine improvement week in, week out. That’s the first goal of the coaches. Then on a weekly basis, we’ll continue to improve our expectations. Once again, the expectation of the coaches, along with the leaders, is to continue to improve every single player on the list that we have at the moment. It gives the best possible opportunity to being the best possible player they can be. Once we get to the middle of the season and we've seen them play for 10 or 11 weeks, that’s when I’ve got a better idea of which players are capable and maybe at the end of the year, who we may have to move on and bring other guys in. THE JOURNEY SO FAR … I’ve really enjoyed being back as an AFL coach. The hunger is certainly there. That was one of my concerns going into it. Where I was during last year and where I got to – the last hurdle was to not get to training and say ‘what am I doing here?’ But I haven’t had those thoughts at all.
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It’s certainly a different feeling from when I was at Sydney and took over from Rodney Eade. We’d played in finals and the club was pretty stable, so it’s a very different feel from when I was at the Swans, compared to taking over at this footy club. The perception of Melbourne on the outside is of a bottom club, but the reality is that there are some genuine positives. For example, the players have some terrific training habits.
The perception of Melbourne is of a bottom club, but the reality is that there are some genuine positives. Paul Roos The personnel that chief executive Peter Jackson has established in management and the football department is outstanding. I’m really confident in the direction that Peter has taken the football club, along with president Glen Bartlett and the new board. The energy and support, and enthusiasm across all areas of the football club are fantastic leading into the season. We do understand that there’s going to be some bumps and bruises along the way, but as senior coach of the Melbourne Football Club, I’m confident we’re heading in the right direction.
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How’s your Melbourne journey been so far? It’s been a big change coming from Adelaide, but it’s been a good challenge so far and I can’t wait for the season. Has it been what you expected? It’s been more. The way the guys have attacked training, you’d forgive them for being a bit down on themselves after a couple of lean years, but they’re all positive about this year. What’s it like shifting clubs later in your career? It’d be bloody tough for an 18-year-old moving to a completely different city. It’s been a big move. I’ve always lived in South Australia, but I’ve thoroughly enjoyed it. How have you found Paul Roos? He’s been awesome and he was a big part in the decision to come. I certainly respect him and love the way he goes about it. Do you feel the expectations? With the move comes expectation, that’s something I have to deal with. I just want to play the best footy I can and I want the team to do well. Which new teammate has exceeded your expectations? The one that stands out for me is Jack Watts. He’s had huge pressure put on him in his first few years of AFL footy. He didn’t ask for that or ask to be selected No.1. He’s dealt with it very well. He’s highly respected and guys look up to him. He hasn’t missed a beat [this pre-season]. I love it when the ball’s in his hands; he makes really good decisions. I’m tipping Jack will have a standout year. How have you found living in Melbourne? It was a bit daunting at first. I moved in with Chris Dawes [at first] and he’s helped me a lot. I love the city. There’s always something on #myheartbeatstrue
… tennis or cricket; the cafes and restaurants are awesome too. I haven’t regretted it. Are you a Victorian now? You’ll never claim me as a Victorian! I’m a passionate South Australian. I was backing the [Adelaide] Strikers [in the Big Bash] and they went pretty average this year, so Jack Trengove and I copped a bit. I’ll be a subVictorian if you want! What are your interests away from the game? I’m a really keen cricket follower. I went to a few Big Bash games in Melbourne and Adelaide during the New Year break. You were known as a bit of a character at Adelaide. Has that side come out yet at Melbourne? Ha! That’s not a question for me; that’s for the other boys! I was a bit quieter early, but I know the boys pretty well now, so I stir a few of them up. I’d like to think so though. P9
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BY AGE EVANS MCDONALD TYSON TOUMPAS KENT BARRY VINEY HOGAN KENNEDY-HARRIS HUNT SALEM KING HARMES CROSS JAMAR BYRNES VINCE PEDERSEN DUNN M.JONES CLARK N.JONES
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GARLAND DAWES BAIL FRAWLEY GRIMES SPENCER TERLICH CLISBY GEORGIOU JETTA STRAUSS MCKENZIE HOWE NICHOLSON BLEASE WATTS FITZPATRICK TAPSCOTT TRENGOVE RILEY GAWN MICHIE
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STATE OF ORIGIN
TALLEST PLAYER: Max Gawn, 208cm Barry
SHORTEST PLAYER: Jay Kennedy-Harris 175cm OLDEST PLAYER: Mark Jamar (30) 09/08/83 YOUNGEST PLAYER: Jay Kennedy-Harris (18) 21/3/95
Clark Evans Hogan Jetta Kent
Georgiou Toumpas Jamar Trengove Tapscott Vince
HEAVIEST PLAYER: Max Gawn, 107kg LIGHTEST PLAYER: Jay Kennedy-Harris, 67kg MOST AFL GAMES: Daniel Cross (210 games) MOST AFL GOALS: Shannon Byrnes (112 goals)
Metropolitan: N.Jones Blease Kennedy-Harris Dawes Michie Dunn Pedersen Fitzpatrick Salem Gawn Strauss Grimes Tyson Hunt Viney M. Jones Watts
Country: Byrnes Cross Frawley Harmes McDonald McKenzie Nicholson
Bail Spencer
Clisby King Riley Terlich
Garland Howe
Facts and figures correct as at March 14, 2014.
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RD
DATE
OPPONENT
VENUE
H/A
LOCAL TIME
TV
1
Saturday, Mar 22
St. Kilda
Etihad Stadium
Away
7.40pm
SEVEN
2
Sunday, Mar 30
West Coast Eagles
MCG
Home
3.20pm
SEVEN
3
Sunday, Apr 6
GWS GIANTS
Spotless Stadium
Away
1.10pm
FOX
4
Saturday, Apr 12
Carlton
MCG
Away*
1.45pm
SEVEN
5
Sunday, Apr 20
Gold Coast SUNS
MCG
Home
3.20pm
SEVEN
6
Saturday, Apr 26
Sydney Swans
MCG
Home
7.40pm
SEVEN
7
Saturday, May 3
Adelaide Crows
Adelaide Oval
Away
4.10pm
FOX
8
Saturday, May 10
Western Bulldogs
MCG
Home
7.40pm
SEVEN
9
Saturday, May 17
Richmond
MCG
Away*
1.40pm
FOX
10
BYE
11
Saturday, May 31
Port Adelaide
TIO Traeger Park
Home
1.10pm
FOX
12
Monday, Jun 9
Collingwood
MCG
Home
3.20pm
SEVEN
13
Sunday, Jun 15
Essendon
MCG
Away
4.40pm
FOX
14
Sunday, Jun 22
North Melbourne
MCG
Home
4.40pm
FOX
15
Sunday, Jun 29
Western Bulldogs
Etihad Stadium
Away
1.10pm
FOX
16
Saturday, Jul 5
Fremantle
TIO Stadium
Home
7.10pm
FOX
17
Saturday, Jul 12
Geelong Cats
MCG
Home
1.45pm
SEVEN
18
Sunday, Jul 20
Port Adelaide
Adelaide Oval
Away
12.40pm
FOX
19
Sunday, Aug 3
Brisbane Lions
Etihad Stadium
Home
1.10pm
FOX
20
Saturday, Aug 9
Hawthorn
MCG
Away
4.40pm
FOX
21
Sunday, Aug 17
GWS GIANTS
MCG
Home
3.20pm
SEVEN
22
Saturday, Aug 23
West Coast Eagles
Patersons Stadium
Away
5.40pm
FOX
23
TBC
North Melbourne
Etihad Stadium
Away
TBC
TBC
14 MARCH
30 MARCH
Season Launch
City of Casey Round
Join us as Head Coach Paul Roos previews the season, and meet the 2014 Melbourne Football Club playing list at our home, the MCG, 7pm.
Celebrate the partnership between MFC and the City of Casey at ‘Casey Round’ and jump on the Dee-Train to the MCG.
Se a s o n
15 APRIL AND 8 JULY
Junior Members Clinic
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26 APRIL
New Members Function
11/02/14 5:32 PM
All members who are new in 2014 are invited to attend a function to welcome you to the Club before our game against the Sydney Swans in Round 6.
1 APRIL
BCNA Field of Women Launch Breakfast Start your morning with breakfast at the ‘G, as we “Spread the Love” and launch our BCNA Field of Women campaign for 2014. 7.30am at the MCG.
10 MAY
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RD
DATE
OPPONENT
VENUE
TIME
H/A
1
Sunday, April 6
Essendon
Windy Hill
1:00pm
Away
2
Sunday, April 13
Geelong Cats
Casey Fields
2:00pm
Home
3
Sunday, April 20
Frankston
Frankston Oval
2:00pm
Away
4
Sunday, April 27
Sandringham
Casey Fields
2:00pm
Home
5
Sunday, May 4
Werribee
Casey Fields
2:00pm
Home
6
Saturday, May 10
Northern Blues
Visy Park
2:00pm
Away
7
Sunday, May 18
Coburg
Mantello Holden Oval
2:00pm
Away
8
BYE
9
Saturday, June 7
Collingwood
Casey Fields
2:00pm
Home
10
Saturday, June 14
North Ballarat
Eureka Stadium
2:00pm
Away
11
Saturday, June 21
Box Hill Hawks
Casey Fields
2:00pm
Home
12
Saturday, June 28
Williamstown
Casey Fields
2:00pm
Home
13
Saturday, July 5
Richmond
ME Bank Centre
11:00am
Away
14
Saturday, July 12
Bendigo Gold
Queen Elizabeth Oval
2:00pm
Away
15
Saturday, July 19
Frankston
Casey Fields
2:00pm
Home
Saturday, August 2
Northern Blues
Casey Fields
2:00pm
Home
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BYE
18
Saturday, August 9
Port Melbourne
North Port Oval
2:00pm
Away
19
Sunday, August 17
Footscray Bulldogs
Highgate Recreation Reserve
11:00am
Away
20
Sunday, August 24
Coburg
Casey Fields
2:00pm
Home
22 MAY
9 JUNE
The MFC is working in partnership with the Melbourne City Mission to support Sleep at the ‘G, raising funds for Victoria’s homeless.
Join in the festivities at our biggest game of the year – Melbourne v Collingwood at the MCG.
Sleep at the ‘G
22 JUNE
Queen's Birthday
12 JULY
2-6 JULY
Premium Members Function
Fishing & Footy trip in the Top End
All Legends, Trident and Premium MFC/ MCC members are invited to join us for a function before our match against North Melbourne.
Enjoy the best the NT has to offer, with two spectacular days of fishing before our home game in Darwin v Fremantle. Limited places available.
8 AUGUST TBC
Interstate Members Function
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SUBJECT TO RESULTS
All members based outside of Victoria are encouraged to travel to Melbourne for our home game against the Cats at the MCG. Interstate members will be able to enjoy a pre-match function and seating at the game. Details will be emailed to all Interstate members in the lead up to the game.
An annual favourite that brings the best of Melbourne’s sports and business cultures together. Crown Palladium, 12pm to 3pm.
Best and Fairest Gather to celebrate the 2014 season with our players & coaches at Crown Palladium, 7pm.
Interstate Games and Functions: If you are planning on attending one of our games outside Victoria, contact our membership department for assistance with ticketing to ensure that you’re seated among other Demons. In each state we will hold members and supporter functions in conjunction with the local supporter group. Details will be available at membership.melbournefc.com.au or by contacting one of our supporter groups.
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THE 2014 LEADERSHIP GROUP MITCH CLARK:
JACK GRIMES (Co-Captain):
JACK TRENGOVE:
After playing 82 matches with the Brisbane Lions from 2006-11, Clark has had two frustrating seasons with the Demons, largely due to a serious foot injury. In his 15 appearances for Melbourne, he has showed exactly why he was lured to the club, impressing significantly up forward and in the ruck.
Now entering his third season as a co-captain, Grimes possesses outstanding leadership and maturity for a player still only 24 years old. Although a collarbone injury interrupted his 2013, he produced an outstanding 2012, his first as co-captain, when he finished second in the best and fairest. He is set to return to the backline this year.
After being appointed the youngest captain in VFL/AFL history – he was named cocaptain with Jack Grimes in 2012 – Trengove relinquished the position at the end of last season. Still only 22 years old, the midfielder has played 79 matches in four AFL seasons and remains a key part of Melbourne’s future.
COLIN GARLAND:
NATHAN JONES (Co-Captain):
JAMES FRAWLEY:
The defender had his finest AFL season in 2013, when he finished runner-up to Nathan Jones in the Keith ‘Bluey’ Truscott Memorial Trophy. Garland’s leadership has grown considerably in recent times and although his preseason has been interrupted by an ankle injury, he remains on track for 2014.
Melbourne’s best performer in the past two seasons – as evidenced by his back-toback Keith ‘Bluey’ Truscott Memorial Trophy wins in 2012-13 – Jones has stepped up from vice-captain to cocaptain in 2014. A tenacious, durable and highly consistent midfielder, Jones has missed just five matches since his AFL debut in 2006.
One of Melbourne’s most integral players, Frawley is regarded as one of the competition’s top defenders, given his ability to stymie some of the best forwards in the business and rebound out of the backline. The 2010 All-Australian and twice top three best and fairest place getter is now entering his eighth AFL season.
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2014 COACHING GROUP PAUL ROOS Senior Coach
JADE RAWLINGS Backline Coach
BEN MATHEWS Midfield Coach
BRETT ALLISON Head of Development
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One of the finest coaches of the modern era, Roos was also, in his prime, regarded by many as the best player in the game. He played 356 VFL/AFL matches (269 with Fitzroy and 87 with Sydney) from 1982-98. Roos then coached the Sydney Swans to a club record 202 matches from 2002-10, including the 2005 premiership, ending a 72-year drought – the longest in VFL/AFL history. Roos also took the Swans to the 2006 Grand Final, which they lost by the narrowest of margins. He is a member of the Australian Football Hall of Fame and Fitzroy’s team of the century.
Entering his seventh season as a coach in the AFL, Rawlings was interim senior coach of Richmond in 2009. He has also coached Coburg Tigers (VFL) and was an assistant coach with the Brisbane Lions in 201011. Rawlings played 148 AFL matches from 19962006. The former defender/ midfielder played 198 matches and kicked 45 goals for the Swans from 1997-2008. Mathews played in the Sydney Swans’ 2005 premiership under Paul Roos. In 2012-13, Mathews was a development coach with the Gold Coast. Allison, who played 228 AFL matches from 19872000, was part of the Kangaroos’ 1996 and 1999 premierships. He was also a member of the Sydney Swans’ premiership coaching panel in 2005. From 2010-13, Allison was a North Melbourne assistant/development coach.
GEORGE STONE Midfield and Strategy Coach
DANIEL McPHERSON Forward Line Coach
BRAD MILLER Development Coach
Stone was an integral mentor in Hawthorn’s golden era during the 1980s and early 1990s and became a key coaching member in the Sydney Swans’ 2005 and 2012 premierships. In 2013, he was rewarded with the lifetime achievement award for his contribution to the game. The former Sydney Swans defender/midfielder played 111 matches from 1994-2003 and was a member of their 1996 Grand Final team. From 2007-10, McPherson was part of the Swans’ football department/ coaching panel, before focusing on business interests in recent years. Miller played 133 of his 157 AFL matches with the Demons from 2002-10. He topped Melbourne’s goalkicking in 2008 and was regarded as its best player in its most recent final in 2006. He added a further 24 games with Richmond from 2011-12.
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2014 PLAYER PROFILES NATHAN JONES
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Dream Team: Mid, $420,800
Paul Roos says: Nathan – as I would suspect is usual – turned up in a professional manner this preseason, which ultimately led him to the co-captaincy with Jack Grimes. His willingness to embrace everything that the coaches have thrown at him and his willingness to improve indicates that he’ll have a terrific season.
Dream Team: Def/Mid, $416,200
Paul Roos: Jack’s had an outstanding pre-season and has continued to be a great leader for this football club. He works extremely diligently and professionally, and there’s no question he’ll be set for a terrific 2014.
Date of Birth: 20 January 1988 Height: Weight: 180 cm 87 kgs Recruited: Mt Eliza (Vic)/ Dandenong U18 (Vic) Drafted: 2005 National Draft (No. 12) Debut: 2006 Games: Goals: 157 76 Honours: Co-Captain 2014; Best and fairest 2012, 2013; Second Best and Fairest 2007; NAB AFL Rising Star Nominee 2006, 2007
Date of Birth: 11 May 1989 Height: Weight: 187 cm 85 kgs Recruited: Hurstbridge (Vic)/ Northern Knights (Vic) Drafted: 2007 NAB AFL Draft (No.14) Debut: 2008 Games: Goals: 68 5 Honours: Co-Captain 2012, 2013, 2014; Second Best and Fairest 2012; NAB AFL Rising Star nominee 2009
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Paul Roos: Overall, Jesse has had a terrific pre-season. He had a minor hiccup in January, where we had to take him out of training, but he looks set to have a good season. Jesse is a competitive, big player with really good training habits and we expect him to work his way into the team at some stage.
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JESSE HOGAN
Dream Team: Fwd, $265,600
CHRISTIAN SALEM
Dream Team: Mid, $241,200
Height: Weight: 195 cm 101 kgs Recruited: Claremont (WA) Drafted: 2012 GWS Giants Trade Incentive Rule Selection, 17-Year-Old Access (No.2)
Elite Player Sponsor: Jan Pallprat & Patricia Wing Jan Player Sponsor: Bernie and Lorraine Holtschke Guernsey Club: Mark Culbert
Paul Roos: Christian came to the club and had a minor hiccup with an illness pre-Christmas. That was sorted out really quickly and postChristmas, he’s really exploded and showed the talent that he had as a young kid prior to the draft. I’m really looking forward to seeing Christian play for the Scorpions early in the year and learning some really good habits in the early stages of his career.
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Date of Birth: 12 February 1995
Elite Player Sponsor: Club Assist
Date ofDate Birth:of Birth: 15 JulyX 1995 Height: Weight: Height: Weight: 183 cm X cm 76 kgs X kgs Recruited: Recruited: Hampton Rovers (VIC)/ X Sandringham Dragons (Vic)
Drafted: Drafted: 2013 NAB X AFL Draft (No.9) Debut: X Games: Goals: X X Honours: XXXXX
Player Sponsor: David Downie and Peter Downie Guernsey Club: Metro Temporary Fences
Paul Roos: Jack’s really embraced his new role in the midfield and has trained exceptionally well and exceptionally hard in the pre-season. He’s another one who we’re really looking forward to see play in the new role we’ve given him.
Date ofDate Birth: of Birth: 26 March 1991
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Height: Weight: Height: Weight: 196 cm 90 kgs
X cm
X kgs
Recruited: Recruited: (Vic)/ East Sandringham Brighton X Grammar (Vic)/ Sandringham Dragons (Vic)
Drafted:
Drafted: X 2008 National Draft (No. 1) Debut:Debut: 2009 X
Games: Goals: Games: Goals: 73 60 X X
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JACK WATTS
Dream Team: Def/Fwd, $365,200
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Honours: XXXXX Elite Player Sponsor: Ian McKenzie Player Sponsor: Nick Brockbank
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Paul Roos: Jimmy turned up day one very, very fit. His enthusiasm and determination continued throughout the pre-season. He was probably in our top two or three players throughout the summer months and leading into the practice games. He’s creative with the ball, runs hard and he should have a good second season.
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JIMMY TOUMPAS
Dream Team: Mid, $259,400
Elite Player Sponsor: Don Phaedonos
CHRIS DAWES
Dream Team: Fwd, $282,700
Height: Weight: Height: Weight: 183 cm 80 kgs
X cm
X kgs
Recruited: Recruited: Flinders Park (SA)/WoodvilleWest Torrens (SA) X Drafted: Drafted: 2012 NAB X AFL Draft (No.4) Debut: Debut: 2013
X
Games: Goals: Games: Goals: 14 0
X X Honours: XXXXX
Player Sponsor: Marc Felman, Elliot Swart, Mark Freilich and Chris Gardner Guernsey Club: Micallef Family
Paul Roos: Chris had a postseason operation and a bit of a slow start. We were very conservative with him, as we wanted to get some real run in his legs and make sure that going into the season, he was a lot better prepared than last year. We’ve certainly done that and he looks well prepared for season 2014.
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Date ofDate Birth: of Birth: 2 January X 1994
Elite Player Sponsor: www.mvpgenius.com.au & Glezer Lanteri and Associates Pty Ltd Player Sponsor: Deevas +1 Guernsey Club: NSW Demons
Paul Roos: Unfortunately Jack didn’t get a lot of continuity with his training, but we know that when he did train, he trained extremely hard and he is an extremely impressive young man. We hope that Jack will continue to evolve as a player, as we go into season 2014.
of Birth: Date ofDate Birth: 16 MayX1988 Height: Weight: Height: Weight: 193 cm X cm 102 kgsX kgs Recruited: Recruited: Brighton Grammar (Vic)/ X Sandringham Dragons (Vic)/ Collingwood Drafted:
Drafted: X 2006 NAB AFL Draft (No.28 – Debut: Collingwood); 2012 NAB AFL X Draft traded by Collingwood for No.20 (Tim Broomhead) Games: Goals: and No.47 (Mitch Wilkins) X X Debut: Honours: 2008 (2013 MFC)
XXXXX
Games: Goals: 83 (AFL) 95 (AFL) Honours: Collingwood premiership side 2010; Collingwood pre-season premiership side 2011 Date ofDate Birth: of Birth: 13 April 1994
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Height: Weight: 178 cm Height: Weight: 82 kgs
X cm
X kgs
Recruited: Recruited: Ashburton (Vic)/Carey Grammar X (Vic)/Oakleigh Chargers (Vic)/Casey Scorpions Drafted: (Vic)
X
Drafted: Debut: 2012 NAB AFL Draft (No.26 – father/son) X Debut:Games: Goals: 2013 X X
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JACK VINEY
Dream Team: Mid, $374,400
#myheartbeatstrue
Games: Goals: Honours: 13 3 Elite Player Sponsor: John, Janella, Lucy and Katrina Hodgson Player Sponsor: Roland Communications Pty Ltd - Gina and Roland Hartskeerl
XXXXX
Honours: NAB AFL Rising Star Nominee 2013
Guernsey Club: Kasper Family
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Paul Roos: James certainly impressed the new coaching group with his enthusiasm and the way that his peers see him within the group. He’s trained exceptionally well and hasn’t missed a session. Certainly his experience and ability is going to be invaluable this year.
Date of Birth: 20 September 1988 Height: Weight: 193 cm 97 kgs Recruited: East Point (Vic)/North Ballarat Rebels (Vic) Drafted: 2006 NAB AFL Draft (No.12) Debut: 2007 Games: Goals: 118 3
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JAMES FRAWLEY
Dream Team: Def, $339,900
Elite Player Sponsor: Leigh Perkins Player Sponsor: Pam Haddrell and Emily Hill Guernsey Club: Queensland Demons
Paul Roos: Jack is another player who hasn’t missed a beat this pre-season. He’s going into season 2014 better prepared than any stage of his career. Without the captaincy now, he can focus on his own game and develop into the player that he hopes – and we hope – that he will become.
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JACK TRENGOVE
Dream Team: Mid, $422,500
Elite Player Sponsor: Gaudry Family
Dream Team: Fwd, $323,900
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Date of Birth: 2 September 1991 Height: Weight: 185 cm 82 kgs Recruited: Kybybolite (SA)/Sturt (SA) Drafted: 2009 NAB AFL Draft (No.2) Debut: 2010 Games: Goals: 79 38 Honours: Co-Captain 2012, 2013; International Rules Series 2011; NAB AFL Rising Star nominee 2010
Player Sponsor: Glasic Pty Ltd (Chris Borella) Guernsey Club: Reds, Blues & Demons
Paul Roos: Shannon had a late start to the pre-season, but as soon as he came back, he had an immediate impact. His great experience and knowledge of the game was invaluable – you could tell that he picked things up extremely quickly, when we started to do the game plan work.
10 SHANNON BYRNES
Honours: Second Best and Fairest 2010; Third Best and Fairest 2011; AllAustralian 2010; International Rules Series 2010, 2011
Elite Player Sponsor: The Byrnes Unit Player Sponsor: Joe Di Conza
Date of Birth: 7 April 1984 Height: Weight: 175 cm 79 kgs Recruited: Shepparton (Vic)/Murray Bushrangers (Vic)/Geelong Drafted: 2003 AFL Rookie Draft (No.40 – Geelong); 2004 rookie elevation (Geelong); 2012 unrestricted free agent (Melbourne) Debut: 2004 (2013 MFC) Games: Goals: 125 (AFL) 112 (AFL) Honours: Geelong premiership sides 2007, 2009; Geelong PreSeason Premiership sides 2006, 2009; NAB AFL Rising Star nominee 2005
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Paul Roos: We think Mitch will have a big impact during the 2014 season, however, we’ve really had to manage his program, given he’s missed so much of the past two years, and it takes a long time for your body to adjust. But we’re confident that Mitch will have a big impact up forward and as a possible ruckman this year.
11 MITCH CLARK Dream Team: Fwd, $213,300
Elite Player Sponsor: Number Eleven Player Sponsor: Metro Temporary Fences Guernsey Club: Joe Di Conza
Paul Roos: Dom went into the pre-season with a slight hamstring, but he’s managed himself extremely well. He’s a very professional young player. When he came back into training, just prior to Christmas, he had an immediate impact. He’s trained extremely hard and looks well placed to capitalise on his preseason this year.
12 DOM TYSON Dream Team: Mid, $218,400
Elite Player Sponsor: Old T Dees Player Sponsor: Bill Harries
Date of Birth: 19 October 1987 Height: Weight: 200 cm 103 kgs Recruited: Riverton (WA)/East Fremantle (WA)/Brisbane Lions Drafted: 2005 NAB AFL Draft (No.9 – Brisbane Lions); 2011 NAB AFL Draft traded by the Brisbane Lions for No.12 (Sam Docherty) Debut: 2006 (2012 MFC) Games: Goals: 97 97 Honours: Brisbane Lions Third Best and Fairest 2009; All-Australian nominee 2009; Brisbane Lions leading goalkicker 2011; Melbourne leading goalkicker 2012, NAB AFL Rising Star nominee 2007 Date of Birth: 8 June 1993 Height: Weight: 186 cm 86 kgs Recruited: Camberwell (Vic)/Trinity Grammar (Vic)/Oakleigh Chargers (Vic)/GWS Giants Drafted: 2011 NAB AFL Draft (No.3 – GWS Giants); 2013 NAB AFL Draft traded by GWS Giants for No.2 (Josh Kelly), No.20 (Jack Leslie) and No.72 (not utilised) Debut: 2012 (AFL) Games: Goals: 13 4 Honours: NAB AFL Rising Star nominee 2012
Guernsey Club: Celtic Connection
Paul Roos: Jordie was another who had an off-season operation. Although he came into the pre-season late, he certainly came in very well prepared. He’s extremely professional and popular with his peers and has earned an enormous amount of respect with the coaching group, going into the season.
Date of Birth: 21 June 1990 Height: Weight: 186 cm 82 kgs Recruited: Terang-Mortlake (Vic)/Geelong Falcons (Vic) Drafted: 2009 NAB AFL Rookie Draft (No.1); 2010 NAB AFL Draft rookie elevation (No.81) Debut: 2009 Games: Goals: 69 10
13 JORDIE McKENZIE Dream Team: Mid, $308,500
#myheartbeatstrue
Elite Player Sponsor: Steve & Yvonne Johnson Player Sponsor: Healthscope Ltd Guernsey Club: Sebastian Leopold
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Paul Roos: Lynden has probably been in the top two or three trainers over the pre-season campaign. He hasn’t missed a training session, has been extremely vocal and he picks things up really quickly. Hopefully, in 2014, we’ll see him play his best football.
Date of Birth: 14 May 1987 Height: Weight: 192 cm 100 kgs Recruited: Moonee Valley (Vic)/Calder Cannons (Vic) Drafted: 2004 NAB AFL Draft (No.14) Debut: 2006 Games: Goals: 117 91
14 LYNDEN DUNN Dream Team: Def, $369,800
Elite Player Sponsor: Melbourne Vehicle Managemet Player Sponsor: Melbourne Vehicle Managemet Guernsey Club: Melbourne Vehicle Managemet
Paul Roos: Mitch had a slightly interrupted preparation, but when he did train, he trained with absolute intensity. He showed a great ability to adapt to the new game style really quickly. Hopefully Mitch can capitalise on some of the things he did in 2013.
Date of Birth: 5 January 1990 Height: Weight: 182 cm 76 kgs Recruited: West Broken Hill (NSW)/North Adelaide (SA) Drafted: 2013 NAB AFL Rookie Draft (No.19); 2013 NAB AFL Draft rookie elevation (No.82) Debut: 2013 Games: Goals: 8 1
15 MITCH CLISBY Dream Team: Def, $355,400
Elite Player Sponsor: Barlow Family Player Sponsor: Barlow Family Guernsey Club: Barlow Family
Paul Roos: Unfortunately Kenty had some knee problems prior to Christmas and didn’t do a lot of work. But to his credit, he stayed fit in the rehab group and worked extremely hard. He’s been back with the main group and has shown outstanding speed and ball use. He should be a valuable player for the Demons this year.
16 DEAN KENT Dream Team: Mid, $241,400
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Date of Birth: 24 February 1994 Height: Weight: 179 cm 82 kgs Recruited: Federals (WA)/Perth (WA) Drafted: 2012 NAB AFL Draft (No.48) Debut: 2013 Games: Goals: 15 10
Player Sponsor: Micallef Family Guernsey Club: Western Demons
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Paul Roos: Sam has gained an enormous amount of respect among his peers and coaching group, with what has been a very good pre-season. Even though he had a slow start with an operation, post-Christmas, he’s done everything the coaches and teammates have asked of him and he’s well placed going into season 2014.
17 SAM BLEASE Dream Team: Mid/Fwd, $172,400
Dream Team: Mid, $485,700
Height: Weight: 184 cm 79 kgs Recruited: Norwood (Vic)/Yarra Valley Grammar (Vic)/Eastern Ranges (Vic) Drafted: 2008 NAB AFL Draft (No.17) Debut: 2011 Games: Goals: 31 24
Elite Player Sponsor: John Cronin - Stone Edge Landscapes Player Sponsor: William Lyall
Paul Roos: Daniel came across to the Demons as a bona fide, quality AFL midfielder from a good football club. He immediately made an impact with his professionalism, his work-ethic and the way he presents himself around the club. Daniel can play multiple roles and we’re extremely confident that he’ll be an outstanding contributor this year.
18 DANIEL CROSS
Date of Birth: 19 February 1991
Elite Player Sponsor: Theo and Lisa Schreurs Player Sponsor: Elliot Swart, Marc Felman, Chris Gardner & Justin Bourke Guernsey Club: Chris and Trevor Clinnick
Paul Roos: James was another one who was a bit limited in his pre-season, but post-Christmas he’s been outstanding. His ability to embrace the coaches’ message and use the ball off half-back has been exceptional during training sessions and in the practice games.
Date of Birth: 30 March 1983 Height: Weight: 187 cm 86 kgs Recruited: Albury (NSW)/Murray Bushrangers (Vic)/Western Bulldogs Drafted: 2000 AFL Draft (No.56); 2013 delisted free agent Debut: 2002 (AFL) Games: Goals: 210 33 Honours: Bulldogs Best and Fairest 2008; Bulldogs Second Best and Fairest 2005, 2009, 2010, 2011; Bulldogs Third Best and Fairest 2006; All-Australian nominee 2008; International Rules Series 2010; NAB AFL Rising Star nominee 2004; Bulldogs pre-season premiership side 2010 Date of Birth: 14 June 1990 Height: Weight: 185 cm 86 kgs Recruited: Canterbury (Vic)/Scotch College (Vic)/Oakleigh Chargers (Vic) Drafted: 2008 NAB AFL Draft (No.19) Debut: 2010 Games: Goals: 24 1
19 JAMES STRAUSS Dream Team: Def, $195,500
#myheartbeatstrue
Elite Player Sponsor: Victorian Fireplaces Pty Ltd Player Sponsor: The Pentad Group - Warmington Family
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Paul Roos: Unfortunately Col had a hiccup after Christmas and he went in for an operation. We know that Col is a professional player and won’t be rushed into the season. He’ll still have a significant impact as one of our best defenders at the club.
Date of Birth: 28 April 1988 Height: Weight: 191 cm 94 kgs Recruited: North Hobart (Tas)/Tassie Mariners (Tas)/Tasmania VFL (Tas) Drafted: 2006 NAB AFL Draft (No.46) Debut: 2007 Games: Goals: 101 14
20 COLIN GARLAND Dream Team: Def, $363,400
Elite Player Sponsor: Toorak Village Dental Care Player Sponsor: Worldwide Customs & Forwarding Agents Guernsey Club: Ian Dunston (Kalgoorlie, WA)
Paul Roos: Cam has trained pretty much every session. He showed his versatility working with the backs and when a lot of the key forwards were missing from training drills, he was thrown into the forward line for length of ground drills and practice games. He has had a high quality pre-season.
21 CAMERON PEDERSEN Dream Team: Def, $332,800
Dream Team: Mid, $193,900
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Date of Birth: 17 March 1987 Height: Weight: 193 cm 95 kgs Recruited: Mooroolbark (Vic)/Box Hill Hawks (Vic)/North Melbourne Drafted: 2011 NAB AFL Rookie Draft (No.17 – North Melbourne); 2011 NAB AFL Draft rookie elevation (No.84); 2012 NAB AFL Draft traded by North Melbourne for Jordan Gysberts and No.61 (Taylor Hine) Debut: 2011 (2013 MFC)
Elite Player Sponsor: Chris and Donna Turner, Judy Gillard and Ian Murton
Games: Goals: 26 25
Player Sponsor: Ralph and Roberta Laurie
Paul Roos: Viv immediately showed great touch, skill and decision-making, as soon as he arrived at the club. He’s worked extremely hard on his fitness, which is something he knew he needed to work on. He comes from a great system and a great club, and he’s really embraced what he’s been taught by the coaching group.
22 VIV MICHIE
Honours: Second Best and Fairest 2013
Date of Birth: 23 February 1992 Height: Weight: 185 cm 83 kgs Recruited: Fitzroy Juniors (Vic)/Oakleigh Chargers (Vic)/Fremantle Drafted: 2010 NAB AFL Draft (No.44 – Fremantle); 2013 NAB AFL Draft traded by Fremantle for No.58 (Brady Grey) Debut: 2013 (AFL) Games: Goals: 1 0
Elite Player Sponsor: Gippsland Business Demons Player Sponsor: Darien & Rob Thompson Guernsey Club: Trevena, Croatto, Southey
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Paul Roos: Bernie has been outstanding, as a genuine midfielder. Not only has his onfield stuff been terrific, but his off-field advice to the young players and coaches has been outstanding. We certainly believe that Bernie’s going to be an outstanding contributor to our midfield this year.
23 BERNIE VINCE Dream Team: Mid, $449,300
Dream Team: Fwd, $157,200
Height: Weight: 186 cm 90 kgs Recruited: CMS Crows (SA)/WoodvilleWest Torrens (SA)/Adelaide Drafted: 2005 NAB AFL Draft (No.32 – Adelaide), 2013 NAB AFL Draft traded by Adelaide for No.23 (Matt Crouch) Debut: 2006 (AFL) Games: Goals: 129 80
Elite Player Sponsor: Karen and Helen Woodruff Player Sponsor: Ian Sunderland & Peter Ashton
Paul Roos: Jay made an immediate impact with the playing group, as soon as he started training. His energy, speed and endurance were obvious. He has great enthusiasm and certainly in his early days, he has showed some great AFL qualities.
JAY 24 KENNEDYHARRIS
Date of Birth: 2 October 1985
Honours: Adelaide Best and Fairest 2009; International Rules Series 2011; Michael Tuck Medal 2012; Adelaide pre-season premiership side 2012
Date of Birth: 21 March 1995 Height: Weight: 173 cm 71 kgs Recruited: Kew Comets (Vic)/Oakleigh Chargers (Vic) Drafted: 2013 NAB AFL Draft (No.40)
Elite Player Sponsor: Celtic Connection Player Sponsor: Gail Lutton and Marg Monk Guernsey Club: Brian Lovelock
Paul Roos: Tom had off-season shoulder surgery, but that didn’t stop him from doing most of the running sessions and skill work. He’s another one who has hardly missed anything. He’s had a great preparation for 2014 and he’s another one who should build on the previous year.
Date of Birth: 18 September 1992 Height: Weight: 194 cm 97 kgs Recruited: Edenhope-Apsley (Vic)/North Ballarat Rebels (Vic) Drafted: 2010 NAB AFL Draft (No.53) Debut: 2011 Games: Goals: 39 0
TOM 25 McDONALD Dream Team: Def, $326,500
#myheartbeatstrue
Elite Player Sponsor: Kasper Family
Honours: Third Best and Fairest 2012; NAB AFL Rising Star nominee 2012
Player Sponsor: Emily, Matt, Bob and Tom Macdonald Guernsey Club: Be Energized Massage Therapy
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Paul Roos: Daniel showed what a great athlete and competitor he is – and attitude he has – by completing most of the sessions. His running is certainly second to none in the group. He can play a number of different roles and he’s been another one who has been very enthusiastic to embrace the message of the coaches.
Date of Birth: 2 November 1990 Height: Weight: 183 cm 82 kgs Recruited: East Point (Vic)/St Pats Ballarat (Vic)/University Blues (Vic) Drafted: 2011 NAB AFL Rookie Draft (No.14); 2012 NAB AFL Draft rookie elevation (No.71) Debut: 2011 Games: Goals: 31 4
26 DANIEL NICHOLSON Dream Team: Def, $342,400
Player Sponsor: Jan Armstrong & Matthew Ware Guernsey Club: Ballarat Demons
Paul Roos: Aidan came to us with a significant injury, but his professionalism and attention to detail has been outstanding. We certainly didn’t expect to see him until the second half of the year, but at this stage, he looks well on track to be playing early in the season.
Height: Weight: 182 cm 85 kgs Recruited: Figtree Roos (NSW)/ Wollongong (NSW)/Adelaide Drafted: 2010 NAB AFL Rookie Draft NSW scholarship selection (No.58 – Adelaide); 2011 NAB AFL Draft rookie elevation (No.89 – Adelaide); 2013 delisted free agent Debut: 2011 (AFL)
27 AIDAN RILEY Dream Team: Mid, $135,500
Date of Birth: 13 December 1991
Games: Goals: 12 5
Player Sponsor: Heather Cole and Svan Henderson
Paul Roos: Jayden immediately showed his athleticism when he arrived at the club. Certainly his lack of experience as a young footballer didn’t show on the group. He’s been very, very impressive on the track and done everything the coaches have asked of him.
Date of Birth: 3 April 1995 Height: Weight: 187 cm 76 kgs Recruited: East Sandringham (Vic)/ Brighton Grammar (Vic) Drafted: 2013 NAB AFL Draft (No.57)
29 JAYDEN HUNT Dream Team: Def/Mid, $135,500
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Guernsey Club: The Funston Family
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Paul Roos: Michael has worked hard in the off-season and has often shown at training the top end talent he does have. We’re looking forward to a consistent approach from Michael and this will give him every opportunity to play football in 2014.
Date of Birth: 13 July 1992 Height: Weight: 180 cm 84 kgs Recruited: Marist (WA)/Claremont (WA) Drafted: 2011 NAB AFL Rookie Draft (No.31); 2012 NAB AFL Draft rookie elevation (No.72) Debut: 2011 Games: Goals: 13 6
32 MICHAEL EVANS Dream Team: Mid, $ 361,000
Elite Player Sponsor: Joe Di Conza Player Sponsor: Emily Hill and Pam Haddrell Guernsey Club: Joe Di Conza
Paul Roos: Dom started slowly in the pre-season and perhaps came back a little underdone after representing the Indigenous All Stars, which toured Ireland. However, post-Christmas, he has been exceptional, using his great speed and athleticism during training. Hopefully that will continue during games.
33 DOM BARRY Dream Team: Mid, $ 115,200
Dream Team: Fwd, $256 800
#myheartbeatstrue
Height: Weight: 183 cm 75 kgs Recruited: Federals (NT)/Alice Springs (NT)/East Point (Vic)/North Ballarat Rebels (Vic) Drafted: 2012 NAB AFL Draft traded by GWS (NT zone selection) for No.3 (Lachie Plowman) and No.14 (Aidan Corr) Honours: Indigenous All Stars International Rules Series 2013
Player Sponsor: Mark Schultz and Laura Schultz Guernsey Club: BigFooty Demons
Paul Roos: Luke had a bit of an injury-interrupted preparation, but when he’s been on the training track, he has shown elite qualities that should allow him to play plenty of senior football in 2014. For Luke, it’s just about getting his body right and showing those consistent habits in games week in, week out.
35 LUKE TAPSCOTT
Date of Birth: 7 March 1994
Date of Birth: 28 June 1991 Height: Weight: 180 cm 88 kgs Recruited: Orroroo (SA)/North Adelaide (SA) Drafted: 2009 NAB AFL Draft (No.18) Debut: 2011 Games: Goals: 45 11
Elite Player Sponsor: The O'Brien Family Player Sponsor: Tom & Steve Morris Guernsey Club: Doug Derham
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Paul Roos: Max is another who had an early injury in pre-season and was managed up until Christmas. He joined the group post-Christmas and has started to really make some inroads with our new ruck coach Greg Stafford.
Date of Birth: 30 December 1991 Height: Weight: 208 cm 112 kgs Recruited: Ormond (Vic)/Sandringham Dragons (Vic) Drafted: 2009 NAB AFL Draft (No.34) Debut: 2011 Games: Goals: 17 8
37 MAX GAWN Dream Team: Ruck, $334,400
Elite Player Sponsor: Necole Gawne & Tony Gawne Player Sponsor: Maeven Property Group (Chrapot Family) Guernsey Club: Merlin, Sugar & Jacqui Parry @ I Support (Demons) Business
Paul Roos: Jeremy had an outstanding pre-Christmas. He missed very few sessions and impressed the coaching group with sheer athleticism. Hopefully, Jeremy can work on other parts of his game, which will allow him to be an all-round player. He should be a significant improver for the Demons this year.
38 JEREMY HOWE Dream Team: Fwd, $366,700
Date of Birth: 29 June 1990 Height: Weight: 190 cm 85 kgs Recruited: Dodges Ferry (Tas)/Hobart (Tas) Drafted: 2010 NAB AFL Draft (No.33) Debut: 2011 Games: Goals: 56 65 Honours: AFL Mark of the Year 2012; Leading goalkicker 2013
Elite Player Sponsor: The O'Brien Family Player Sponsor: Diane Mountney and Pearl Shaw Guernsey Club: BigFooty Demons
Paul Roos: Mark is another player who has had an interrupted preseason. He took it slowly preChristmas, but has worked very, very hard with Greg Stafford post-Christmas. He’s also showed some terrific signs of perhaps getting back to his best football of 2010.
Date of Birth: 9 August 1983 Height: Weight: 198 cm 104 kgs Recruited: Port Pirie Lions (SA)/North Adelaide (SA) Drafted: 2002 AFL Rookie Draft (No.6); 2002 rookie elevation Debut: 2003 Games: Goals: 133 47
40 MARK JAMAR Dream Team: Ruck, $369,200
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Honours: Third Best and Fairest 2010; All-Australian 2010 Elite Player Sponsor: Club Assist Player Sponsor: Trevor, Flora & Jack Murdoch
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Paul Roos: Jake has had an exceptional pre-season, despite having an off-season shoulder operation. He didn’t miss any sessions other than the contact drills and is well-placed going into season 2014.
Date of Birth: 9 October 1989 Height: Weight: 203 cm 104 kgs Recruited: Hermit Park (Qld)/Redland (Qld)/Cairns (Qld) Drafted: 2008 NAB Rookie Draft (No.35); 2010 NAB AFL Draft rookie elevation (No.96) Debut: 2009 Games: Goals: 24 3
42 JAKE SPENCER Dream Team: Ruck, $338,800
Elite Player Sponsor: Graham Peters Player Sponsor: Kaye Hargreaves and Julie Lockhart Guernsey Club: Phillip Steel
Paul Roos: Rohan, as we know, is a terrific athlete. Once again, he excelled in all of the running drills. He’s been working very hard on his pure football stuff, and has been working with the coaches to identify where he can improve. He has also been trying to pick up the game plan as quickly as he can.
44 ROHAN BAIL Dream Team: Mid, $234,400
Date of Birth: 26 June 1988 Height: Weight: 183 cm 82 kgs Recruited: Ferny Grove Falcons (Qld)/Mt Gravatt (Qld) Drafted: 2008 NAB AFL Draft (No.64) Debut: 2009 Games: Goals: 44 17
Elite Player Sponsor: Tim and Mary Anne Holland Player Sponsor: Tim Barrett and Gabrielle Poulton Guernsey Club: M39ers
Paul Roos: Matt has thrown himself into pre-season, after a terrific 2013. He’s an exceptionally smart player, is a very, very good ball user and should continue to improve in 2014.
Date of Birth: 18 October 1987 Height: Weight: 188 cm 81 kgs Recruited: South Croydon (Vic)/Labrador (Qld)/Box Hill Hawks (Vic) Drafted: 2012 NAB AFL Draft (No.52) Debut: 2013 Games: Goals: 22 3
45 MATT JONES Dream Team: Mid, $383,100
#myheartbeatstrue
Elite Player Sponsor: MFC Young Professionals Player Sponsor: Connie and Bruno Roda Guernsey Club: Butler Electrical Pty Ltd
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Paul Roos: Dean had a slower start to pre-season, but certainly post-Christmas, he picked up his training significantly and really started to embrace the message from the defensive coaches. We’re looking forward to seeing him improve on last year, as a second year experienced player.
Date of Birth: 13 December 1989 Height: Weight: 186 cm 84 kgs Recruited: Osborne (NSW)/Murray Bushrangers (Vic)/Sydney Swans/Norwood (SA) Drafted: 2008 NAB AFL Rookie Draft (No.68 – Sydney Swans); 2012 NAB AFL Draft (No.68) Debut: 2013
46 DEAN TERLICH Dream Team: Def, $434,900
Games: Goals: 20 0 Elite Player Sponsor: Jamie and Hugo Gray Player Sponsor: Rod and Janice Brown
Honours: Third Best and Fairest 2013
Guernsey Club: Stephen Lewinsky
Paul Roos: Jack had a bit of a hiccup with his foot, which didn’t allow him to do as much as he would’ve liked pre-Christmas. He was certainly on track to improve in most areas of his game and now that he’s back training hard, he should be able to establish himself as an AFL player.
Date of Birth: 26 June 1991 Height: Weight: 200 cm 98 kgs Recruited: Wyndham Vale (Vic)/Western Jets (Vic) Drafted: 2009 NAB AFL Draft (No.50) Debut: 2011 Games: Goals: 14 18
48 JACK FITZPATRICK Dream Team: Fwd/Ruck, $326,700
Elite Player Sponsor: Dr Edmond Lobaza Player Sponsor: Toorak Village Dental Care
Paul Roos: Neville worked extremely hard on his fitness. He has enormous respect among his peers, he’s hard and tough, and is a fierce tackler. Hopefully, he can continue to improve his endurance, as he has a lot of qualities to play AFL football.
Date of Birth: 12 February 1990 Height: Weight: 180 cm 82 kgs Recruited: Carey Park (WA)/Swan Districts (WA) Drafted: 2008 NAB AFL Draft (No.51); 2013/14 NAB AFL Rookie Draft (No.50) Debut: 2009 Games: Goals: 41 19
39 NEVILLE JETTA Dream Team: Mid, $199,900
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Player Sponsor: Micallef Family
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Paul Roos: Alex came to the club as a more senior recruit. He played some terrific football in the SANFL and he made an immediate impact with his attack on the ball and his professionalism. I’d be surprised if he doesn’t play senior football this year.
Date of Birth: 1 February 1990 Height: Weight: 187 cm 92 kgs Recruited: Lobethal (SA)/Norwood (SA) Drafted: 2013/14 NAB AFL Rookie Draft (No.35)
41 ALEXIS GEORGIOU Dream Team: Def, $115,200
Elite Player Sponsor: Sleigh Group of Companies
Paul Roos: James presented extremely well after doing some training with the Casey Scorpions, prior to the rookie draft. His fitness, size and strength stood out. Hopefully, he has a great future with the club.
Date of Birth: 5 October 1995 Height: Weight: 185 cm 80 kgs Recruited: Devon Meadows (Vic)/ Dandenong Stingrays (Vic) Drafted: 2013/14 Rookie Draft (No.2)
43 JAMES HARMES Dream Team: Mid, $115,200
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Paul Roos: Max is a young ruckman from country New South Wales. He certainly has great enthusiasm and is popular among the group. He’s started to work extremely hard and understand the demands that it takes to be a good AFL footballer.
Date of Birth: 24 September 1995 Height: Weight: 200 cm 90 kgs Recruited: Wagga Tigers (NSW)/Murray Bushrangers (Vic) Drafted: 2013/14 NAB AFL Rookie Draft (No.19)
45 MAX KING Dream Team: Ruck, $115,200
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TOP FIVE: CHRISTIAN SALEM AMERICA I have a lot of family in LA and Cleveland and I love travelling around America. I have been there quite a few times for holidays and weddings and my favourite place in the world would have to be New York. This photo is of my sister Jen, my cousin Tony Jnr and I in Cleveland before the Cleveland Cavaliers and Orlando Magic NBA game in 2010.
BRIGHTON GRAMMAR FOOTY TEAM One of my favorite childhood memories is playing school footy with all my mates. I was at the school from 1999 - 2013 and have a lot of great memories, especially on the footy field.
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Away from football training, boxing is something I love to do to keep fit. It’s a great way of letting off some steam and really testing yourself. I really enjoy it, especially every now and then when you get the chance to go inside the ring.
I follow Arsenal very heavily and love watching the English Premier League. If I’m not watching soccer, I’m playing FIFA on my PS3. It’s taken very seriously amongst my friends and family – I’m rarely beaten!
FAMILY DINNERS Having dinner with my family is a great way to catch up with them all. There’s always an everlasting spread of food on offer too! It's great quality time together, having a few laughs and sharing some old stories.
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