MELBOURNEfc has drafted four Rookies in today’s Rookie Draft.

Selection 3 - Trent Zomer
Height - 197cm
Weight - 95cm
DOB – 9/06/1986
From – Eastern Ranges

A Ttll who began the year as a key backman before finishing season playing up forward and in the ruck.  Leading goalkicker for the 2007 season for the Eastern Ranges.  Quick for his size, has an outstanding leap and spoiling ability.

Selection 19 – Austin Wonaeamirri
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From – St Marys

Wonaeamirri was voted the Northern Territory’s best player at the Championships and gave them great run with his hard-at-it ball winning skills. He has strong pace and good vision.  He is noted for doing the 1%ers with his ability to run and chase opponents down, and has a great ability to burst through opponents' tackles.

Selection 35 - Jake Spencer
Height – 203cm
Weight – 93kg
From – Redlands Queensland

Spencer is a tap ruckman who can ruck with either hand, and who often gives his on-ballers first use of the ball in good position.  He is a legitimate 203cm, and he uses his height to good advantage.  He moves well for a big man, and has a solid endurance tank.  He has a ‘hard at it’ attitude, and has a lot of potential for improvement.

Selection 49 – Shane Valenti
DOB – 29.01.1987
From – Sandringham Zebras

A hard at it midfielder/forward, Valenti was a key component of the Sandringham senior squad in 2007.  Trained with Melbourne over the pre-season, and becomes the second Sandringham Zebras player to be picked up in today’s drafts.