Jesse Dattoli
| Jesse Dattoli | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Dattoli in April 2026 | |||
| Personal information | |||
| Born | 7 August 2006 | ||
| Original teams |
Northern Knights (Talent League) Ivanhoe (NFNL) | ||
| Draft | No. 22, 2024 national draft | ||
| Debut | Round 21, 2025, Sydney vs. Essendon, at the SCG | ||
| Height | 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position | Midfielder/Forward | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Sydney | ||
| Number | 9 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2025– | Sydney | 4 (2) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 22, 2026. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
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| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Jesse Dattoli (born 7 August 2006) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the Sydney Swans in the Australian Football League (AFL).
Early life
[edit]Dattoli attended school at Carey Baptist Grammar School.[1] By year nine, he was part of the school's top side.[2]
Junior career
[edit]Dattoli played junior football for Ivanhoe in the Yarra Junior Football League. At the age of sixteen, after a strong performance for Ivanhoe, Dattoli joined the Northern Knights in the Talent League.[3] In his first year in the Talent League, Dattoli averaged 12.8 disposals and 1.3 goals a game.[4] In his draft year, he averaged 23 disposals and 1.7 goals a game.[5]
Dattoli was also part of the Vic Metro line-up in the Under 18 Championships.[6] He averaged over 15 disposals and kicked three goals in 2024.[7]
AFL career
[edit]Dattoli was selected by the Sydney Swans with pick 22 of the 2024 AFL draft.[8] He made his debut in round 21 of the 2025 AFL season against Essendon.[9]
He made a rare appearance late in the 2026 season against Port Adelaide, and capitalised on the opportunity with 23 disposals and two goals. His performance earned him a nomination for the 2026 AFL Rising Star award.[10]
Statistics
[edit]Updated to the end of round 22, 2026.[11]
G |
Goals | K |
Kicks | D |
Disposals | T |
Tackles |
B |
Behinds | H |
Handballs | M |
Marks |
| Season | Team | No. | Games | Totals | Averages (per game) | Votes | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | B | K | H | D | M | T | G | B | K | H | D | M | T | |||||
| 2025 | Sydney | 18 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 19 | 26 | 5 | 5 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 2.3 | 6.3 | 8.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 0 |
| 2026 | Sydney | 9 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 10 | 23 | 7 | 1 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 13.0 | 10.0 | 23.0 | 7.0 | 1.0 | 0 |
| Career | 4 | 2 | 3 | 20 | 29 | 49 | 12 | 6 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 5.0 | 7.3 | 12.3 | 3.0 | 1.5 | 0 | ||
References
[edit]- ↑ "Top Swans draftee to be sidelined for at least four months". SEN. Retrieved 26 January 2026.
- ↑ Twomey, Callum. "Footy nut on doubters, competitive streak and hanging with 'Rowelly'". afl.com.au. Retrieved 26 January 2026.
- ↑ "Meet Jesse Dattoli". sydneyswans.com.au. Retrieved 26 January 2026.
- ↑ "Jesse Dattoli". Rookie Me Central. Retrieved 26 January 2026.
- ↑ Cellini, Aidan. "AFL Draft Profile: Jesse Dattoli". Zero Hanger. Retrieved 26 January 2026.
- ↑ "2024 Vic Metro U18 Boys squad announced". afl.com.au. Retrieved 26 January 2026.
- ↑ "'Your turn': Dattoli to take family business to big time". codesports.com.au. Retrieved 26 January 2026.
- ↑ "2024 Telstra AFL Draft Recap: Four new faces join Swans". sydneyswans.com.au. Retrieved 26 January 2026.
- ↑ "TEAM: Five changes for Pride Game at the SCG". sydneyswans.com.au. Retrieved 26 January 2026.
- ↑ "Young Swan gets Rising Star nom as he pushes case for finals". AFL Media. 10 August 2026. Retrieved 10 August 2026.
- ↑ "Jesse Dattoli". AFL Tables. Retrieved 13 August 2026.
External links
[edit]
- Jesse Dattoli's profile on the official website of the Sydney Swans
- Jesse Dattoli at AustralianFootball.com
- Jesse Dattoli's playing statistics from AFL Tables
