Moniz-Wakefield missed the entire 2025 season after suffering a serious knee injury in a pre-season match against North Melbourne, halting the momentum he built in 2024. The hard-hitting half-back, who first joined Melbourne as a Category B Rookie via the club’s Northern Territory NGA region, has attacked his rehabilitation with intensity and now looks sharp as he prepares for a return in 2026. His blend of speed, power and defensive aggression continues to hold exciting promise for the Demons’ back six.
