Jack Petruccelle (born 12 April 1999) is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for the West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League (AFL).
| Jack Petruccelle | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Petruccelle playing for West Coast in July 2019 | |||
| Personal information | |||
| Nickname(s) | Petrol, Rawr | ||
| Date of birth | 12 April 1999 | ||
| 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 career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2018– | West Coast | 86 (69) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 21, 2024. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
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| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Petruccelle attended Marymede Catholic College.[1] He was recruited by West Coast with their fifth selection and thirty-eighth overall in the 2017 national draft,[2] after recording the fastest 20-metre sprint at the AFL Draft Combine with a time of 2.87 seconds.[3] He has been described as a 'line-breaking, high-leaping runner'.[4] He made his AFL debut in the eight point win against Fremantle at Optus Stadium in round six of the 2018 AFL season.[5] In May 2018, Petruccelle signed a two-year contract extension with West Coast, tying him to the club until 2020.[6] Petruccelle received a 2019 AFL Rising Star nomination in round five of the 2019 AFL season, kicking five goals against Port Adelaide.[7]
References
edit- ^ 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
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- 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
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