WITH the New Year here, melbournefc.com.au takes a look at each player’s key stats entering 2016, as coach Paul Roos provides a pre-season update on every squad member. Be sure to check back each day on melbournefc.com.au, as we present all 45 players in the first half of January …
BERNIE VINCE – No.23
Date of birth: 2/10/1985 (30 years old)
Height: 186cm, Weight: 90kg
AFL debut: 2006, MFC debut: 2014
AFL games: 172 (Adelaide 129, Melbourne 43), AFL goals: 104 (Adelaide 80, Melbourne 24)
Position: Midfielder
Recruited: CMS Crows (SA)/Woodville-West Torrens (SA)/Adelaide
Drafted: 2005 NAB AFL Draft (No.32 – Adelaide), 2013 NAB AFL Draft traded by Adelaide for No.23 (Matt Crouch)
Honours: Adelaide Best and Fairest 2009; Melbourne Best and Fairest 2015; Melbourne Third Best and Fairest 2014; International Rules Series 2011; Michael Tuck Medal 2012; Adelaide pre-season premiership side 2012
“Bernie had a couple of niggling little things and was on track to run, but then he broke his finger, so he was put in plaster. That hasn’t affected his running and we know he’s a natural ball-winner and he’s really smart, so as long as he keeps his running up, he’ll join in post our pre-season camp.” – Paul Roos
JACK VINEY – No.7
Date of birth: 13/4/1994
Height: 178cm, Weight: 84kg
AFL debut: 2013
AFL games: 49, AFL goals: 11
Position: Midfielder
Recruited: Ashburton (Vic)/Carey Grammar (Vic)/Oakleigh Chargers (Vic)/Casey Scorpions (Vic)
Drafted: 2012 NAB AFL Draft (No.26 – father/son)
Honours: Second Best and Fairest 2015; NAB AFL Rising Star Nominee 2013
“Jack’s got the game in terms of his preparation. He really knows how to prepare for AFL football. He’s a real professional and he loves the game. Jack leaves no stone unturned and his training has been really consistent. He hasn’t missed many sessions and he’s running really well, so he’s setting himself up nicely for 2016.” – Paul Roos
JOSH WAGNER – No.42 (rookie – category A)
Date of birth: 24/6/1994 (21 years old)
Height: 189cm, Weight: 82kg
AFL debut: yet to debut
AFL games: 0, AFL goals: 0
Position: Half-back/midfielder
Recruited: Aspley (Qld)
Drafted: 2015/16 NAB AFL Rookie Draft (No.6)
“Josh has come to the club with a bigger body, given he is older than the other draftees. He’s still got a lot to learn, but at least he’s already got the body shape and size. Now it’s about refining the game plan and making sure he improves his running, but from the sessions so far, he’s a nice left-footer with good skills and he knows what he’s doing.” – Paul Roos
