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After tasting premiership success in his second season at the club, the long kicking defender’s form slumped in mid year but he returned to the side for the run into the finals. More is expected from him in 2023. "The defender played 18 games in 2022, but missed a chunk mid-season when he was dropped from the team. Forced his way back in round 18 and then played the remainder of the season. Has a year to run on his current deal." - Herald Sun Date of Birth: 30 July 2001 Height: 188cm Weight: 91kg Games MFC 2022: 18 Career Total: 52 Goals MFC 2022: 2 Career Total: 5 Games CDFC 2022: 6 Goals CDFC 2022: 1

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The small defender known for his efficient ball use was Melbourne’s lucky charm for 17 consecutive games from the time he made the team late in 2021 until Round 11, 2022. Finally ran out of luck and was omitted late in the season. Still considered vital to the team’s chances going forward. "After winning a premiership in his seventh game last year, Bowey was named Melbourne’s best young player in his second season in the AFL. Bowey played 17 games for the Demons in 2022, earning a Rising Star nomination for his career-best 34-disposal performance in round 2 against Gold Coast. Signed a two-year contract extension at the end of last year." - Herald Sun Date of Birth: 12 September 2002 Height: 176cm Weight: 72kg Games MFC 2022: 17 Career Total: 24 Goals MFC 2022: 2 Career Total: 2 Games CDFC 2022: 4 Goals CDFC 2022: 2

The premiership midfielder consolidated his place in the main 22 where he remained the second fiddle to an outstanding midfield but he had some fine moments during the season. "Won the coaches’ award after his best season yet at AFL level. In his fourth year at the Demons, Sparrow played a career-high 23 games, averaging 16 disposals and 3.4 tackles with his stints in the midfield. Signed a two-year contract extension in March to tie him to the club until 2024." - Herald Sun Date of Birth: 31 May, 2000 Height: 183cm Weight: 85kg Games MFC 2022: 23 Career Total: 51 Goals MFC 2022: 7 Career Total: 17

LIST OF 2023 AFL FREE AGENTS (Yet to be confirmed by AFL) *Can qualify as a restricted free agent, as they’re in their 8th or 9th year of service, but only if in the top 25% of payments at the club ADELAIDE CROWS Matt Crouch Paul Seedsman* Rory Sloane Taylor Walker Tom Doedee* BRISBANE LIONS Daniel Rich Dayne Zorko Eric Hipwood* Rhys Mathieson* CARLTON David Cunningham* Ed Curnow Jack Silvagni* Lachie Plowman* Sam Docherty COLLINGWOOD Jack Crisp* Jeremy Howe* Mason Cox* Scott Pendlebury Steele Sidebottom ESSENDON Darcy Parish* Dyson Heppell Mason Redman* FREMANTLE DOCKERS Michael Walters Nathan Fyfe GEELONG CATS Mark Blicavs Rhys Stanley* Sam Menegola* Tom Hawkins GOLD COAST SUNS Alex Sexton Brayden Fiorini* Charlie Constable Rory Thompson Sam Day GREATER WESTERN SYDNEY Callan Ward Daniel Lloyd* Harrison Himmelberg* Matthew Flynn* Phil Davis HAWTHORN Nil MELBOURNE Alex Neal-Bullen* NORTH MELBOURNE Ben McKay* Jack Ziebell Todd Goldstein PORT ADELAIDE Charlie Dixon* Riley Bonner* Tom Jonas Travis Boak RICHMOND Dylan Grimes Jack Riewoldt Jason Castagna* Kamdyn McIntosh Nathan Broad* Trent Cotchin ST KILDA Dan McKenzie* Jade Gresham* Jimmy Webster Seb Ross SYDNEY SWANS Dane Rampe Lance Franklin Lewis Melican* Sam Reid WEST COAST EAGLES Jamie Cripps Jeremy McGovern Luke Shuey WESTERN BULLDOGS Bailey Williams* Roarke Smith* Tom Liberatore Toby McLean*

The key position premiership defender missed the start of 2022 due to surgery but didn’t miss a beat on return and improved his game to an even higher level. Now an important cog in the Demons’ backline although some feel he could go forward to fill a gap there. "The key defender didn’t play until round 5 after a pre-season procedure on his calf, but was then a regular in Simon Goodwin’s defence. Was in the spotlight late in the season after an on-field sledge from Brisbane skipper Dayne Zorko left him in tears. Locked away until 2025 after signing a contract extension at the end of last year." - Herald Sun Date of Birth: 11 December 1999 Height: 197cm Weight: 93kg Games MFC 2022: 18 Career Total: 48 Goals MFC 2022: 1 Career Total: 7 Games CDFC 2022: 1 Goals CDFC 2022: 0