Craig Malone

Craig has established himself as among the best tap ruckmen in the NEAFL. Beat most of his opponents last season before a season-ending ankle-injury forced him to miss the back half of the season. Has recovered from surgery and worked hard during the pre-season. Has improved his work-rate around the ground, which was most noticeable before the ill-timed injury forced him out. His big frame and maneuverability provides an avenue for the midfielders to win first use of the ball. He led the league stats in hit-outs last year by a healthy margin before his injury.