Jack Petruccelle Explained

Jack Petruccelle
Nickname:Petrol
Birth Date:12 April 1999
Originalteam:Epping Football Club
Northern Knights (TAC Cup)
Draftpick:No. 38, 2017 national draft
Debutdate:Round 6, 2018
Debutstadium:Optus Stadium
Position:Forward
Height:185 cm
Weight:80 kg
Guernsey:21
Years1:2018–
Games Goals1:86 (69)
Statsend:round 21, 2024
Careerhighlights:

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.[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 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 .[7]

Notes and References

  1. News: AFL draft prospect Jack Petruccelle adds pace in attack for TAC Cup club Northern Knights. Cowan. Geordie. 2017-05-30. Herald Sun. 2018-09-25.
  2. News: Pick 38: Jack Petruccelle - westcoasteagles.com.au. westcoasteagles.com.au. 2018-05-05.
  3. News: Bonar turning heads with stunning Combine results - AFL.com.au. Twomey. Callum. afl.com.au. 2018-05-05.
  4. News: New Eagle out to 'prove' he's a Jack of all trades - AFL.com.au. Collins. Ben. afl.com.au. 2018-05-05.
  5. News: Final teams: Fremantle v West Coast - AFL.com.au. afl.com.au. 2018-05-05.
  6. News: Eagles lock in trio of youngsters. McArdle. Jordan. 2018-05-02. The West Australian. 2018-05-05. en-GB.
  7. News: AFL 2019: Rising Star nominee Jack Petruccelle already 'puts fear into the opposition'. Gabelich. Josh. foxsports.com.au. 6 February 2024.