JAKE Spencer's two-year AFL dream came true yesterday when he was drafted as a rookie for AFL side the Melbourne Demons.

The 203cm ruckman is the first Townsville footballer to be drafted by a senior AFL club.

The 19-year-old, who moved to Townsville from Brisbane when he was 18 months old,  has only been playing Australian football for about five years, but with hard work and training he has realised his ambition.

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