\n News\n <\/p>\n
\n Ricky Mentha Jnr will remain with the club next season.\n <\/p>\n
MELBOURNE\u2019S Ricky Mentha Jr has extended his time with the club, signing a one-year contract extension that will see him remain a Demon until at least the end of 2027.<\/p>\n
The 20-year-old joined Melbourne in 2024 as the club\u2019s first Next Generation Academy product from the Alice Springs region and will remain on the Demons Category B Rookie List for another year.<\/p>\n
Melbourne AFL List Manager Tim Lamb expressed his belief in Mentha\u2019s future at the Demons.<\/p>\n
\u201cRicky has improved each year since he joined us in 2024,\u201d Lamb said.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe has grown both on and off the field, and we saw some really exciting things from him, particularly later in the season at VFL level.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWe look forward to watching Ricky continue to develop and strive for his first AFL opportunity.\u201d<\/p>\n
Since arriving at Melbourne, Mentha has established himself as a speedy and agile player with the ability to impact the game at both ends of the ground.<\/p>\n
The youngster has recorded strong statistics at VFL level, including multiple 20+ disposal and five-tackle performances.<\/p>\n
Mentha was recruited from Gippsland U18s after moving from Alice Springs to country Victoria to pursue basketball, before making the transition to Australian football.<\/p>\n
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