Christian Petracca is a current player for Melbourne Football Club.  A talented athlete, he is also very skilled in Basketball, but chose to pursue an AFL career to stay close to friends and family in Australia.  After missing the entire 2015 season due to injury, he made a strong debut in 2016, which saw him nominated for the Rising Star. He is recognised as one of the best young players in the league, being named in the 22under22 team on the half forward flank, and with many comparing him to Steve Johnson, Norm Smith medallist and three time premiership player.