The 197cm swingman became a defender-turned-forward in 2023, with Petty’s six-goal explosion against Richmond confirming to many the 24-year-old’s bright future ahead of the ball.
Just as quickly as Petty shot to prominence as a forward, the Demons lost their new centrepiece with a foot injury ending his year the following week.
The South Australian 2017 selection No. 37 is a weapon at both ends, with multiple stellar seasons in defence already under his belt.
