The initial shock has worn off and Alex Morgan is becoming entrenched in his new life as an AFL footballer.

The Oakleigh Chargers premiership player was selected by the Bombers with the 29^th overall pick in last week’s National Draft.

He, and his fellow draftees, were shown around the Club on Friday but have commenced more arduous training this week.

“When you start to train and get in the locker room with the boys you realise you are at a footy club so it's exciting times, but the hard work is ahead,” Morgan said.

“Friday was just more of an induction day, getting to know your teammates names and stuff like that. 

“Monday was our first real session, I did the warm up and got pulled out to monitor my hamstrings which is a bit frustrating but I guess it’s all for a reason.

“Today we had a wattbike test and that was pretty grueling and I guess we look forward to the week ahead.” 

Morgan spoke to Essendon recruiters during the season, but it wasn’t until the night before the draft when he got a phone call from List and Recruiting Manager Adrian Dodoro that he really had a strong inkling he’d be heading to the Bombers.

Mick Stinear coached Morgan during his time with the Oakleigh Chargers in the TAC Cup.

He expects the speedy recruit to initially be used across the half back line. 

“He reads the game really well and provides good rebound run,” Stinear said.

“He’s really composed with his foot skills and he’s very clever with his hands.

“As he grows in confidence he could offer a lot in the midfield or even as a really dangerous small forward.

“The good thing is he’s very clever on the inside and then because of his speed he’s very dangerous on the outside.  

“At TAC Cup level he was quite capable of playing tall so if he’s playing down back - because of his vertical leap and closing speed - he can really kill the ball. 

“He’s a handy player to have in your team.” 

Morgan played in the TAC Cup this season as a 19 year old and has been studying a business course at University. 

“He’s from a really good family and he’s a super kid,” Stinear said. 

“He’s raw as a footballer, there is still so much upside and so much scope to improve.  

“But at the same time, as a person, he’s almost like a 24 year old with his level of maturity.”