Jack Petruccelle
Petruccelle playing for West Coast in July 2019
Personal information
Nickname(s) Petrol
Date of birth (1999-04-12) 12 April 1999 (age 24)
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 71 (59)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of Rd 11 2023.
Career highlights
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.[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

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ "Pick 38: Jack Petruccelle - westcoasteagles.com.au". westcoasteagles.com.au. Retrieved 5 May 2018.
  3. ^ Twomey, Callum. "Bonar turning heads with stunning Combine results - AFL.com.au". afl.com.au. Retrieved 5 May 2018.
  4. ^ Collins, Ben. "New Eagle out to 'prove' he's a Jack of all trades - AFL.com.au". afl.com.au. Retrieved 5 May 2018.
  5. ^ "Final teams: Fremantle v West Coast - AFL.com.au". afl.com.au. Retrieved 5 May 2018.
  6. ^ McArdle, Jordan (2 May 2018). "Eagles lock in trio of youngsters". The West Australian. Retrieved 5 May 2018.
  7. ^ Gabelich, Josh. "AFL 2019: Rising Star nominee Jack Petruccelle already 'puts fear into the opposition'". foxsports.com.au. Retrieved 6 February 2024.

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2019 AFL Rising Star nominees
West Coast Eagles – current squad
2017 AFL national draft
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