HE’S NOT quite in the ‘Star Wars Kid’ mould, had as many views as the ‘Dramatic Look’ chipmunk or spun tunes in the guise of the ‘Happiest DJ on Earth’, but already new Demon Jeremy Howe has made an impact on YouTube, having had more than 5000 views on one particular clip.

A highlights package - featuring several hangers - has captured the imagination of red and blue fans and football followers alike.

The 20-year-old was one of the feel-good stories of the draft - a mature-age player, who shot to prominence playing for Hobart this year in Tasmania.

The apprentice electrician was more focused on his occupation this time 12 months ago, rather than pursuing an AFL career.

But fast forward to now, and he is on an AFL list.

“I finished my exams in grade 10 and went straight into an electrical apprenticeship and got that underway straight away, so I could try and get signed off as quickly as possible. I should be signed off in a month,” Howe told melbournefc.com.au.

After playing under 17s for Dodges Ferry, near Hobart, Howe played as an over-age 19-year-old player for Tassie Mariners, but broke his leg.

But he said playing a higher standard this year had helped his football considerably.

“I made the move to Hobart this year to see what could’ve happened and the best possibility came out of it, so here I am now,” Howe said.

“The skills are a lot better and that made me a better player, playing in that higher standard.

“As the year went on, I got better and better … I had a pretty good season and I was really happy with how it went.”

Howe has been likened to another former Demon of Tasmanian heritage - Russell Robertson - due to his aerial ability. Howe said his marking prowess quickly become his trademark in the Apple Isle competition.

“I was pretty well known for being able to jump pretty good in the vertical jump and in the [state-based] screening,” he said.

“I’ve always been able to jump pretty good, and marking was one of my strong points. I put the two of them together and it’s worked out pretty well, so it was good.”

Aside from his obvious football talent, Howe is also set to prove a key addition with his handyman skills. Coach Dean Bailey has already mentioned some electrical work which needs doing around his home.

“He said he’s got a couple of jobs around the house that he wouldn’t mind me having a look at,” Howe said with a smile.

“I’ll wait for the phone call and see what he wants doing.”