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boom recruit Xavier Ellis

The Melbourne press is excruciating in the pre-season and one theme is common (apart from a daily "Buddy F" story)

e.g.

Chapman is awesome at the Bombers, showing the club how professional he is.
Hampson is killing them at Tigers and they now don't know who gets the second ruck position.
Nahas is "burning" at The Kangaroos.
Eddies Betts is showing his exceptional skills at The Crows.
Delsanto might be a key player "down back" at the Kangaroos.
Daisy Thomas has never been fitter and is a fantastic addition for The Blues.

All recruits, most of whom were let go by their clubs, are February/March stars. Never changes.