The Wandin Football Club is launching a full-fledged attack on the premiership flag in season 2023, having fallen agonisingly short of reaching the decider due to a seven-point preliminary final loss to local rivals Woori Yallock in 2022.
Strong recruitment has seen them reel in a number of talented local footballers but as pre-season ramps up, the signing of former North Melbourne and Carlton player Aaron Mullett is sure to excite Doggies fans.
Mullett played 98 games in seven years in the AFL system, with 85 of those coming at North Melbourne and 13 in one season at the Blues in 2018.
Following his AFL career, Mullett returned to boyhood EFNL club Mooroolbark where he played until 2023, including in their grand final loss to East Ringwood last season.
Playing as a dashing rebound defender in the AFL, Mullett seamlessly transitioned to a devastating midfielder/forward back in the EFNL 1st Division, kicking 47 (league highest), 29 (shortened season) and 58 goals in the three seasons he spent there.
The soon-to-turn 31-year-old will be somewhat of an elder statesman among the young core at the Kennel, but will surely be a top Dog among the Pups this season.
Mullett joins other new signings Brad Harvey (ex-Wandin, returning from Barwon Heads), Cam Humphrey (Vermont) and Jordan Jaworski (Lilydale) for their 2023 premiership push.
