Former Eagle gets AFL lifeline after starring in practice match – AFL

FORMER West Coast forward Alec Waterman has committed to a one-year rookie deal with Essendon, shooting him into calculations for a round one AFL debut.
Waterman was officially signed by the Bombers on Tuesday morning less than a week after kicking four goals in a practice match against Carlton.
PRACTICE MATCH GEMS Who put their hand up for R1?
Invited to train from WA this summer, the 24-year-old was preparing to pack his bags to return home two weeks ago before the Bombers recalled him back to…

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