
VAFA Live Coverage – May 31
Round 8’s live VAFA Media coverage features three William Buck Premier Men’s clashes and a Premier Women’s double-header. See all the details & stream links below. SATURDAY MAY 31 Kick
The last time Kye Turner graced a footy field was the infamous Premier B Grand Final at Elsternwick Park. Walking off wet, muddy, dirty but a premiership player with Old Haileybury.
The next time he takes to the field, he will be an AFL listed player with Melbourne as the Demons opted to select Turner on the final day of the pre-season supplemental selection period (SSP).
The key defender has spent the summer with the Dees, impressing Simon Goodwin and the Demon coaching staff in combat for the final list spot against Trent Burgoyne, the son of Port Adelaide premiership player Peter.
Turner stands at 193cm, in 2022, he played 14 games for Old Haileybury in Premier B and twice he lined up alongisde fellow VAFA gun, Brodie McLaughlin (now Gold Coast Sun) for Frankston in the VFL.
“Having never been exposed to the elite junior talent pathway, we have been impressed with how Kye has not only adapted to but thrived in our environment,” said Dees list manager Tim Lamb.
“He has a lot of tools in his game and real appetite to improve, which give us confidence he will develop into a really good player for us.”
Last week Turner celebrated his 21st birthday in style, this week he adds the best present one could dream of.
The VAFA congratulates Kye Turner on earning a spot on the Melbourne Demons list, and looks forward to watching him flourish in 2023.
Round 8’s live VAFA Media coverage features three William Buck Premier Men’s clashes and a Premier Women’s double-header. See all the details & stream links below. SATURDAY MAY 31 Kick
LIVE STREAM: Tune in to watch the William Buck Premier Men’s round 7 match between Old Haileybury and St Bernards from Princes Park. Saturday 2:00pm start (live coverage from 1:55pm).
LIVE STREAM: Tune in to watch the William Buck Premier Men’s round 7 match between Old Scotch and University Blues from Camberwell Sportsground. Saturday 2:00pm start (live coverage from 1:55pm).