By PETER DOUGLAS
WOORI Yallock’s favourite son Ben Monkhorst will pull on the black and white stripes this year for Collingwood’s VFL side.
After booting 41 goals last season for the Tigers, Monkhorst, 23, has signed with the AFL team’s reserves, with the team aiming for its third consecutive finals series.
Monkhorst has previously played at state level, with Box Hill, and will be a welcome addition to the Magpies.
VFL coach Dale Tapping told the club’s website last week he was excited over what Monkhorst would bring.
“He’s probably that second or third option in the forward half,” Tapping said.
“He’s got really good aerial power and he kicks the ball really well.
“At 23 years old, he gives our group a little bit of experience.
“He’s had a good pre-season.”
Monkhorst is the son of Magpies 1990 premiership ruckman, Damien Monkhorst, who has also represented Woori Yallock with distinction.
Ben’s presence will add to the Magpie family connections on the VFL list this year.
He will join Ned McKeown (son of Ron), as well as Ryan Pendlebury (brother of Magpie skipper, Scott) and Jack Blair (brother of Jarryd) as confirmed starters for the reserves list.
