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The athletic high flyer struggled with injury but was back on the cusp of senior selection during the finals series when he had the sole of medical substitute. Deserves a free run to show his wares. "The athletic but injury-prone defender signed a two-year contract extension in August to tie him to the Demons until the end of 2024. Smith managed just seven senior games in 2022 after he was forced to undergo surgery to repair a fractured bone on the inside of his ankle, which he hurt in round 7. Was the unused medical sub for the Demons’ two finals. Will be hoping for a better run with injury next year, but the Demons like his flexibility to play at both ends of the ground." - Herald Sun Date of Birth: 25 February 1996 Height: 191cm Weight: 88kg Games MFC 2022: 7 Career Total: 28 Goals MFC 2022: 0 Career Total: 1 Games CDFC 2022: 6 Goals CDFC 2022: 1

The skillful small forward/winger has completed his second season at the club still without a senior promotion but came close on more than one occasion. He showed enough in his best games that he has the ability to take step forward in 2023 and the opportunity will come. "The Demons’ first-round selection in the 2020 national draft, the midfielder-forward is still yet to make his senior debut. Signed a two-year contract extension mid-year to tie him to the club until at least the end of 2024." - Herald Sun Date of Birth: 24 March 2002 Height: 179cm Weight: 81kg Games CDFC 2022: 19 Goals CDFC 2022: 23

Returned from his ACL injury in the opening round to take his place in the Demons’ strong defensive line up but his position has been overtaken by Harry Petty and he found himself on the outer where he nevertheless played an important role in Casey’s premiership campaign. "The key defender was assessing his options during the trade period, frustrated with his lack of senior football. Following his return from an ACL injury, Tomlinson played just eight senior games in 2022 as he struggled to get a game behind May, Lever and Harrison Petty. Next season could be make-or-break for him at the Demons." - Herald Sun Date of Birth: 8 October 1993 Height: 194cm Weight: 95kg Games MFC 2022: 8 Career Total: 168 Goals MFC 2022: 0 Career Total: 35 Games CDFC 2022: 14 Goals CDFC 2022: 0

The pacy winger has been around the club for five seasons but continues to struggle when it comes to breaking into the Melbourne team. Played a pivotal role in Casey’s premiership. Date of Birth: 25 May 1998 Height: 184cm Weight: 88kg Games MFC 2022: 0 Career Total: 15 Goals MFC 2022: 0 Career Total: 4 Games CDFC 2022: 20 Goals CDFC 2022: 2

The former Melbourne Next Generation Academy player is being groomed for a similar small defender role to that previously held by Neville Jetta but is still a way off breaking into the strong Demon defence. Missed the VFL Grand Final through injury. "The rookie-listed defender is yet to make his senior debut, but made regular appearances for the Casey Demons. Signed a new contract in August to retain a spot on the rookie list for next season." - Herald Sun Date of Birth: 22 August 2002 Height: 181cm Weight: 72kg Games CDFC 2022: 17 Goals CDFC 2022: 0

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There is still a chance Dogga will be a Demon in 2023 according to the Demons calendar on the AFL Store.

1 goal 2 from 5 games. 3 wins 2 losses. 13 marks. Dropped for their Elimination Final.

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In his brief but exciting career at Melbourne, the mobile young ruckman has won a premiership and a NAB Rising Star Award but recently announced that the lure of home was irresistible. Date of Birth: 29 September 2001 Height: 199cm Weight: 100kg Games MFC 2022: 22 Career Total: 52 Goals MFC 2022: 11 Career Total: 30 Brownlow Medal Votes: 2

The small forward who came to Melbourne through the Next Generation Academy system has pace and a nice bag of tricks but struggled to consolidate a place at AFL level in 2022. He played 16 senior games but in eight of them was the unused sub. Bedford has applied for a transfer to the Giants in order to give himself more opportunities. Date of Birth: 27 May 2000 Height: 179cm Weight: 75kg Games MFC 2022: 16 Career Total: 18 Goals MFC 2022: 9 Career Total: 9 Games CDFC 2022: 11 Goals CDFC 2022: 13

In recent years, he found his niche as speedster running off the half backline and became a regular over the past two seasons. However, has accepted an offer to move to the West Coast Eagles as an uncontracted free agent. Date of Birth: 4 March 1995 Height: 187cm Weight: 88kg Games MFC 2022: 20 Career Total: 114 Goals MFC 2022: 0 Career Total: 43 Games CDFC 2022: 5 Goals CDFC 2022: 1