2021 could not have gone much better for the reigning premiers. The Demons finished top of the ladder, had a healthy list and broke a 57-year long premiership drought. 2022 shapes as a great opportunity for the Dees to go back-to-back and join some of the great teams of the modern era.
The star power of the Demons are well in their prime and have continued to look strong over the pre-season. The addition of fresh young talent and some added depth has given Simon Goodwin's side a good platform to contend again this season.
As the flag favourite, the Demons will be looking to get out of the blocks early in season 2022.
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Ins:ย Luke Dunstan, Jacob Van Rooyen, Blake Howes, Taj Woewodin, Judd McVee, Andy Moniz-Wakefield
Outs:ย Nathan Jones, Neville Jetta, Austin Bradtke, Kye Declase, Marty Hore, Aaron Vandenberg, Aaron Nietschke, Jay Lockhart
Breakout Player
Amongst their plethora of star players, the Demons have an exciting group of young players within their team.
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Small defender Jake Bowey played just seven games in 2021 but was a part of the premiership side.ย Bowey adds great speed and efficiency into an already great Melbourne backline.
After averaging 17 disposals in 2021, Bowey collected 22 disposals against Carlton in the AAMI Community Series as he aims to solidify his position in the team.ย The 19-year-old will look to become a regular playing on the half-back flank for the Demons in 2022.
