“He’s a lot different player now": Why Carlton selected Deluca in mid-season draft

Carlton List Manager Michael Agresta says the versatility of draftee Josh Deluca will “complement” the club’s midfield group. Deluca was selected by the Blues with the first pick in the AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft, after starring for WAFL club Subiaco, averaging 25.7 disposals and 5.3 tackles per game in 2019. The midfielder was delisted by Fremantle at the end of 2017, but Agresta is confident the 23-year-old will seize his second chance at AFL level. “We think Josh will complement our midfield...

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4 years ago, SEN, Carlton Blues

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