A trio of state league players won their first AFL contracts on the final day of the pre-season supplementary selection period but there was heartbreak for a local football star as the Bombers opted against taking a punt.
New Richmond signing Mykelti Lefau is planning to lean on locker buddy Marlion Pickett to learn how to make an immediate impact as he hopes to open the door to more New Zealanders in the AFL.
The AFL says its investigation into allegations against Tarryn Thomas is still going, and North Melbourne has vowed to wait for the league’s verdict before it considers the talented midfielder’s future at the club.
Mykelti Lefau, who was once in the Melbourne Storm pathway, has promised to bring a unique brand of aggression to the AFL after earning a spot on Richmond’s rookie list.
Three clubs have filled vacant list spots on pre-season supplemental selection period (SSP) deadline day, with Richmond signing an emotional forward Mykelti Lefau to a deal.
Essendon coach Brad Scott has put the onus on star Jake Stringer to deliver more than “flashes of brilliance” as the forward enters the final year of his contract.
Collingwood recruit Josh Eyre was convinced his AFL career was over after a serious hamstring injury just 10 days ago during his quest for one of three remaining lists spot with the reigning premiers.