It was a dream come true for Irving Mosquito when the Bombers - the club he grew up barracking for - selected the electrifying forward from Gippsland Power with pick 38 in the 2018 national draft.

Since arriving at The Hangar with no shortage of enthusiasm and energy, the 18-year-old's infectious personality has rubbed off on his teammates this pre-season.

Get to know our new No.22 a bit better... 

Nickname: Mozzie 

Any pre-game superstitions or routines: Listen to music

Greatest individual effort you have seen on the footy field: Noah Gown’s pressure and Walla’s pressure

A player from another team you would love to play with and why: Eddie Betts - he’s a fun guy  

How many games of footy do you watch each weekend? Four

Your favourite TV football show: Marngrook Footy Show

Favourite commentator and why: Brian Taylor because he is funny and has good energy

Favourite meal the night before a game: Steak 

Which teammate should appear on the next series of The Bachelor? Dylan Shiel

Teammate most likely to succeed after football: Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti 

Which teammate belts out your club theme song with the most gusto? Sam Draper  

Apple Music or Spotify: Spotify

Favourite comedian: Chris Tucker

Favourite animal and why: Goanna - quick and hard to catch 

Your favourite possession: A photo of my family

Best gift you have received: A guitar

If you won Tattslotto, what is the first thing you would buy? A new Mercedes

Your favourite holiday destination: USA

The most famous person you have met: Cyril Rioli 

The most famous person you would like to meet: Chris Hemsworth

Dream job if you weren’t a footballer: Park ranger 

Dream place to live in the world: Miami

What scares you? Heights

What is the one talent you wish you had? Acting