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…

JAKE SPENCER – No.33
Date of birth: 9/10/1989 (26 years old)
Height: 203cm, Weight: 108kg
AFL debut: 2009
AFL games: 36, AFL goals: 6
Position: Ruckman
Recruited: Hermit Park (Qld)/Redland (Qld)/Cairns (Qld)
Drafted: 2008 NAB Rookie Draft (No.35); 2010 NAB AFL Draft rookie elevation (No.96)

“Jake had a little bit of a hiccup with a hammy, which has held him back. We’re hoping he’ll join in training pretty soon. Early in 2015, he played some good football and he improved a lot last season. He knows he needs to go to another level again to become an AFL player.” – Paul Roos
 
BILLY STRETCH – No.15
Date of birth: 8/9/1996 (19 years old)
Height: 180cm, Weight: 71kg
AFL debut: 2015
AFL games: 11, AFL goals: 2
Position: Midfielder
Recruited: Henly Sharks (SA)/Glenelg (SA)
Drafted: 2014 NAB AFL Draft (No.42 – father/son)

“Billy is a professional. He knows how to train and he trains well. Like a few of the youngsters, he played some good football last year, but the second year can be harder – and sometimes they push themselves too hard. But things are going well with Billy. He’s training habits are good and his standards are really high.” – Paul Roos
 
DEAN TERLICH – No.46
Date of birth: 13/12/1989 (26 years old)
Height: 186cm, Weight: 87kg
AFL debut: 2013
AFL games: 35, AFL goals: 2
Position: Defender
Recruited: Osborne (NSW)/Murray Bushrangers (Vic)/Sydney Swans/Norwood (SA)
Drafted: 2008 NAB AFL Rookie Draft (No.68 – Sydney Swans); 2012 NAB AFL Draft (No.68)
Honours: Third Best and Fairest 2013

“Terls came back in really good shape, which was terrific. He knew he needed to and he knows he needs to keep working on his fitness. Unfortunately, he had a bit of an injury, which knocked him back a bit, but I can’t complain with him. His training has been of a high standard and it’s the best I’ve seen him train since I’ve been at the club.” – Paul Roos