Melbourne has acquired young midfielder Dom Tyson.

Melbourne appears certain to acquire young GWS midfielder Dom Tyson. Photo: Graham Tidy



Melbourne has acquired young GWS midfielder Dom Tyson in a blockbuster swap.


The Demons have finalised a deal in which Tyson will join them in exchange for their pick number 2, with Melbourne also receiving GWS pick number 9 in return.


In effect, Melbourne gives up pick number 2 and receives Tyson and pick number 9 in return.


Melbourne had been hawking their pick number 2 at the instigation of new coach Paul Roos, who wanted to use a prize choice to gain a young midfielder who would help the club immediately, while ensuring the player they acquired could still be a long-term player.


‘‘Dom is a tall midfielder who is exceptional around the stoppages and has a unique ability to find a gap in traffic,’’ said Melbourne’s football operations manager Josh Mahoney.


‘‘He is strong overhead, he has good touch and depth with his kicking.


‘‘Dom comes with a good strong character, and fits the age and positional profile that we need to improve upon. He complements our young core of midfielders who can grow together over the next 10 years."


Tyson was the number 3 draft pick overall in the Giants' 2011 draft and played 13 games for the club, after being restricted to three matches this year due to a knee injury.


He is considered by Melbourne as precisely the type of player they need to bolster a threadbare midfield.


The swap will give GWS picks number 1 and 2 in the draft for the third year in succession in addition to pick 20, while the deal still leaves the Demons with a top-10 draft pick.


Melbourne is also expected to secure Adelaide midfielder Bernie Vince in exchange for a second round draft pick - which could be the selection Melbourne receives as compensation for losing Colin Sylvia to Fremantle as a free agent.


Vince will get at least a three-year deal with Melbourne.


With AAP