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Jacob van Rooyen

Forward
2023 - 2024
Melbourne Demons
Jacob van Rooyen, a rising star in Australian Rules Football, has been making waves in the sport since his debut with the Melbourne Football Club. Born on April 16, 2003, van Rooyen quickly established himself as a formidable forward player with his impressive skills on the field. Starting his career with Claremont in the West Australian Football League (WAFL), van Rooyen caught the attention of Melbourne, who drafted him as their first selection and nineteenth overall in the 2021 national draft. Despite spending the 2022 season with Casey in the Victorian Football League, van Rooyen's talent shone through when he finally made his debut in the 2023 season. Known for his accuracy in front of goal, van Rooyen has displayed exceptional performance, boasting the highest goal-to-behind percentage among players with 30 or more scoring shots. With 28 goals and 9 behinds, he has maintained an impressive accuracy percentage of 75.7%, showcasing his precision and skill as a forward player. Despite facing challenges such as a suspension and a one-match ban during the 2023 season, van Rooyen has proven himself to be a valuable asset to the Melbourne Football Club. With his consistent goal-scoring abilities and standout performances, Jacob van Rooyen continues to make a significant impact in Australian Rules Football and is a player to watch for future seasons.

Season Stats:

2024 2023
Total
Avg
# AFL
AFL Leader
Demons
Max
%
#
Max
%
Sum
% Sum
Played In
8
-
1
8
100%
1
8
100%
-
-
Goals
9
1.1
53
25
36%
3
18
50%
85
11%
Behinds
2
0.3
181
17
12%
10
8
25%
60
3%
Assists
3
0.4
131
13
23%
6
13
23%
59
5%
Disposals
64
8
356
266
24%
18
179
36%
2424
3%
Kicks
36
4.5
366
168
21%
20
92
39%
1487
2%
Handballs
28
3.5
296
143
20%
15
95
29%
937
3%
Marks
19
2.4
308
69
28%
16
50
38%
683
3%
Tackles
15
1.9
226
65
23%
11
40
38%
412
4%
Hitouts
25
3.1
36
316
8%
2
262
10%
288
9%
Clearances
5
0.6
233
68
7%
13
37
14%
250
2%
Frees For
9
1.1
64
27
33%
3
17
53%
130
7%
Frees Against
6
0.8
143
19
32%
10
13
46%
133
5%
Total
Avg
# AFL
Max
%
#
Max
%
Sum
% Sum
AFL Leader
Demons

All Season Stats (2023-2024)

Games Played
Total 28
Goals
Total 37
Avg 1.3
Behinds
Total 11
Avg 0.4
Assists
Total 10
Avg 0.4
Disposals
Total 238
Avg 8.5
Kicks
Total 126
Avg 4.5
Handballs
Total 112
Avg 4
Kicks% - Handballs%
Total 53% - 47%
Marks
Total 81
Avg 2.9
Tackles
Total 58
Avg 2.1
Hitouts
Total 99
Avg 3.5
Clearances
Total 12
Avg 0.4
Frees For
Total 28
Avg 1
Frees Against
Total 22
Avg 0.8

Jacob van Rooyen - Career Statistics - Total (since 2011)

Jacob van Rooyen - Career Statistics - Average (since 2011)

Jacob van Rooyen - Opponent - Total (since 2011)

Here is the comprehensive section on Total Statistics Against Opponents. This detailed segment provides an in-depth look at Jacob van Rooyen' performances, encapsulating their wins, losses, and games played. Additionally, it meticulously documents key metrics such as Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against.

Jacob van Rooyen - Opponent - Average (since 2011)

Here is the comprehensive section on Average Statistics Against Opponents. This detailed segment provides an in-depth look at Jacob van Rooyen' performances, encapsulating their wins, losses, and games played. Additionally, it meticulously documents key metrics such as Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against.

Jacob van Rooyen - Games Log

Here you'll find a detailed player performance game log across various seasons, opponents, and rounds. This section is designed with precision, allowing for sorting and deep dives into key statistics like Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against for each game.

Jacob van Rooyen - Statistical Charts By Round

This section is specifically designed to offer an in-depth look at player performances across various key metrics such as Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against. Here, you will find meticulously compiled charts that not only highlight individual player statistics for each round of the AFL season but also compare these figures against the round leaders and team leaders in each respective category. This comprehensive analysis allows you to gauge the performance of Jacob van Rooyen in the context of their team and the league as a whole.