Tullamarine has locked in one of the biggest names in the Essendon District Football League division 1 competition for next season.
Zack Carey’s second off season in charge has been a fruitful one for the Demons, with some big names joining the club.
On Thursday, the Demons announced that Hillside full forward Josh Covelli had signed with the club.
Covelli has been one of the premier players in the division 1 competition since joining the Sharks from Burnside Heights.
He has kicked 100 goals in each of the past two seasons, including kicking his 100th this year in the grand final.
Covelli won the 2024 Hutchison Medal as the best player in the division 1 competition in 2024 and gave opposition defenders a headache every week.
Those same defenders will again have to face him next year with the decision not to test himself in premier division.
“A powerful forward who is an absolute force to be reckoned with on the field, Josh will bring elite goal-kicking ability and a proven winning mentality to Leo Dineen Reserve,” the Demons said on social media.
“With 968 career goals already on the board, there’s every chance we’ll see him reach the incredible 1000-goal milestone in the red and blue.
“Off the field, he’s a great bloke who embodies everything we value at our club.”
Covelli’s Sharks teammate Zac Wunhym has also joined the Demons.
Wunhym captained the Sharks 2025 premiership side.
“A tough, contested-ball winning midfielder, Zak brings elite experience, leadership, and a winning mentality to our engine room,” the Demons said.
“His ability to win the hard ball and drive standards will be invaluable as we continue building towards our goals.”
The two join Tom Jackson as the new signings announced by the Demons so far.
Jackson played at the Demons in 2023-24 before joining Lancefield last year where he kicked 42 goals from 16 games.
More to come
