Melbourne Add A Ruckman
Melbourne have added ruckman John Meesen as the second official trade this week has been announced. Meesen was going to walk in the preseason draft, so the Crows at least got something for him with pick 37 going to Adelaide.
Meesen went at pick 8 in the 2004 AFL draft, between a couple of Jordans as Hawthorn took Lewis and Carlton took Russell. Meesen was going to get an opportunity to win a regular spot this season but an injury set him back and Griffin joined Hudson in the team.
The Demons will get a player who can play in the ruck and also deep in the forward line. Meesen will be competing with Paul Johnson and Mark Jamar to backup White, and also play beside Neitz and Robertson up forward.
From the Melbourne site: Meesen becomes a Demon
Meesen went at pick 8 in the 2004 AFL draft, between a couple of Jordans as Hawthorn took Lewis and Carlton took Russell. Meesen was going to get an opportunity to win a regular spot this season but an injury set him back and Griffin joined Hudson in the team.
The Demons will get a player who can play in the ruck and also deep in the forward line. Meesen will be competing with Paul Johnson and Mark Jamar to backup White, and also play beside Neitz and Robertson up forward.
From the Melbourne site: Meesen becomes a Demon
General Manager of Recruiting and List Management Craig Cameron told melbournefc.com.au, “We are very pleased that we were able to strike a deal to get John to join the Club. John is an outstanding runner and at only 21 years of age, has plenty of potential to become a long term player with the Melbourne Football Club.”
