He made a late start to the season after suffering a foot injury, but returned to the Casey Scorpions two weeks ago. Spencer played well last week and is a handy back-up for in-form ruckman Max Gawn.

DEVELOPING ruckman Lachie Filipovic will be retained on Melbourne's rookie list for next year as he bids to put an injury-ravaged first season behind him. The 200cm beanpole was the only remaining ...