Lucca Grego

DOB: 15/9/2006

Height: 184cm

Position: Defender/midfielder

Recruited from: Western Jets (Vic Metro), Keilor

Medium rebounding defender/midfielder who is a competitive and resilient type. Strong one-on-one and in the air, as well as being an excellent decision maker. A prolific ball winner at club level through the midfield, he adapted to play an important role in defence for Victoria Metro at the National Championships. Averaged 13 disposals in four matches for Metro, including being among his team’s best players against the Allies. Captained the Western Jets in the Coates Talent League and had an outstanding year, averaging 23 disposals (8.5 contested) and kicking seven goals in 13 matches to finish third in their best and fairest award. Tested extremely well at the state Draft Combine, ranking second on the agility test at the Melbourne event with a time of 7.96 seconds. His speed (3.01 seconds on the 20m sprint) and endurance (6:32 on the 2km time trial) were also strong performances. Formerly played rugby league as a junior coming through the ranks in Queensland.