Australian rules footballer
Jack Petruccelle | |||
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Petruccelle playing for West Coast in July 2019 | |||
Personal information | |||
Nickname(s) | Petrol, Rawr | ||
Date of birth | (1999-04-12) 12 April 1999 (age 25) | ||
Original team(s) |
Epping Football Club Northern Knights (TAC Cup) | ||
Draft | No. 38, 2017 national draft | ||
Debut | Round 6, 2018, West Coast vs. Fremantle, at Optus Stadium | ||
Height | 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) | ||
Weight | 80 kg (176 lb) | ||
Position(s) | Forward | ||
Club information | |||
Current club | West Coast | ||
Number | 21 | ||
Playing career | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
2018– | West Coast | 86 (69) | |
Playing statistics correct to the end of round 21, 2024. | |||
Career highlights | |||
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Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
Jack Petruccelle (born 12 April 1999) is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for the West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League (AFL).
Petruccelle attended Marymede Catholic College. He was recruited by West Coast with their fifth selection and thirty-eighth overall in the 2017 national draft, after recording the fastest 20-metre sprint at the AFL Draft Combine with a time of 2.87 seconds. He has been described as a 'line-breaking, high-leaping runner'. He made his AFL debut in the eight point win against Fremantle at Optus Stadium in round six of the 2018 AFL season. In May 2018, Petruccelle signed a two-year contract extension with West Coast, tying him to the club until 2020. Petruccelle received a 2019 AFL Rising Star nomination in round five of the 2019 AFL season, kicking five goals against Port Adelaide.
References
- Cowan, Geordie (30 May 2017). "AFL draft prospect Jack Petruccelle adds pace in attack for TAC Cup club Northern Knights". Herald Sun. Retrieved 25 September 2018.
- "Pick 38: Jack Petruccelle - westcoasteagles.com.au". westcoasteagles.com.au. Retrieved 5 May 2018.
- Twomey, Callum. "Bonar turning heads with stunning Combine results - AFL.com.au". afl.com.au. Retrieved 5 May 2018.
- Collins, Ben. "New Eagle out to 'prove' he's a Jack of all trades - AFL.com.au". afl.com.au. Retrieved 5 May 2018.
- "Final teams: Fremantle v West Coast - AFL.com.au". afl.com.au. Retrieved 5 May 2018.
- McArdle, Jordan (2 May 2018). "Eagles lock in trio of youngsters". The West Australian. Retrieved 5 May 2018.
- Gabelich, Josh. "AFL 2019: Rising Star nominee Jack Petruccelle already 'puts fear into the opposition'". foxsports.com.au. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
External links
- Jack Petruccelle's profile on the official website of the West Coast Eagles
- Jack Petruccelle's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Jack Petruccelle at AustralianFootball.com
2019 AFL Rising Star nominees | |
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West Coast Eagles – current squad | |
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* denotes rookie listed player |
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