Demons Next Generation Academy graduate Deakyn Smith secures a spot on Melbourne's list for 2021. Smith was overlooked by the Demons at the NAB AFL Draft last year but wins a spot after impressing this summer.

"We have been tracking Deakyn closely for a number of years, since his involvement in the academy program, and have always liked what we saw, so we are delighted to offer him a spot on our rookie list," Demons list boss Tim Lamb said.

"Unfortunately, he didn't get to play at all last year due to COVID and this hampered his draft chances."

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