Again, as a first year player, Rory was just starting to understand the levels that AFL players need to train at. Rory came in, had some stress injuries with his shins - so had an interrupted pre-season - got going, started to be able to train and compete at the level during the week, and played VFL games against Geelong and Box Hill, with an outstanding game against Box Hill - he had nearly thirty possessions, kicked a couple of goals, and showed what he’s capable of. Unfortunately, from that he had some stress reactions in his back, and we didn’t want to take any risks with him, because we value him so highly for the future. Rory showed a great ability to win the ball inside, but he’s just a fantastic kick and great user of the ball. He - like Gawn and Evans - has had a really good block of training in the second half of the year, and we feel that he’s going to be ready to go. His summer is going to be extremely important, and he’s going to be ready to go to put in some good work over the pre-season. Aaron Greaves (midfield line development coach) melbournefc.com.au

Games MFC 2012 0 MFC Total 0 Goals MFC 2012 0 MFC Total 0

Games CSFC 2012 3 Goals CSFC 2012 2

if his games at Casey are any indication, is exactly what we are crying out for - a kid who gives his all, has footy smarts and knows where to be around the goals.

Will be a real asset