New mature-age rookie Corey Dell’Olio says he is still coming to terms with being recruited to the Bombers, following yesterday’s AFL Rookie Draft.
The 175cm forward from South Fremantle comes to Essendon with speed, strength and a dangerous goal sense.
“It was a big shock yesterday when the phone call came through,” Dell’Olio said.
“I am extremely excited about it all and I can’t wait to get over to Melbourne and start training.”
Recruited to Essendon as a mature-age rookie, the 22-year-old said his perseverance in the WAFL competition had finally paid off.
“Football is something I’ve wanted to pursue for a while and I’m thrilled that Essendon has finally given me an opportunity,” Dell’Olio said.
“There have been a few successful mature-age rookies drafted to clubs over the last couple of years, so hopefully I can do as well as some have done in the past.”
Dell’Olio said he was looking forward to mixing in with the Bombers’ current players, who he believes will be crucial to his football development.
“There are some great footballers at Essendon and to even have the chance to train with them is very exciting,” Dell’Olio said.
“I’m looking forward to learning off the players – learning about the work rates and the way they each go about their football – so I can’t wait to meet everyone.
“I’m excited to be a part of the team, because I really think the Bombers are going places.”
Dell’Olio joins other new mature-age recruits Mark Baguley and Brendan Lee, as well as Lauchlan Dalgleish, Hal Hunter and Anthony Long who were taken by Essendon in yesterday’s AFL Rookie Draft.
Click here to view Dell'Olio's player profile.
The 175cm forward from South Fremantle comes to Essendon with speed, strength and a dangerous goal sense.
“It was a big shock yesterday when the phone call came through,” Dell’Olio said.
“I am extremely excited about it all and I can’t wait to get over to Melbourne and start training.”
Recruited to Essendon as a mature-age rookie, the 22-year-old said his perseverance in the WAFL competition had finally paid off.
“Football is something I’ve wanted to pursue for a while and I’m thrilled that Essendon has finally given me an opportunity,” Dell’Olio said.
“There have been a few successful mature-age rookies drafted to clubs over the last couple of years, so hopefully I can do as well as some have done in the past.”
Dell’Olio said he was looking forward to mixing in with the Bombers’ current players, who he believes will be crucial to his football development.
“There are some great footballers at Essendon and to even have the chance to train with them is very exciting,” Dell’Olio said.
“I’m looking forward to learning off the players – learning about the work rates and the way they each go about their football – so I can’t wait to meet everyone.
“I’m excited to be a part of the team, because I really think the Bombers are going places.”
Dell’Olio joins other new mature-age recruits Mark Baguley and Brendan Lee, as well as Lauchlan Dalgleish, Hal Hunter and Anthony Long who were taken by Essendon in yesterday’s AFL Rookie Draft.
Click here to view Dell'Olio's player profile.
