Jacinta Hose | Eastern Ranges | Ruck

Height: 185cm
Position: Ruck
Strengths: Aerial presence, athleticism, versatility

Melbourne has drafted ruck Jacinta Hose with pick No.24 at the 2023 AFLW National Draft.

Hose is a talented tall who, despite an unlucky run with injury, has displayed immense potential, joining the club as a long-term prospect.

Standing at 185cm tall, she boasts an incredible level of athleticism for a ruck and has a high ability to play up forward thanks to her dangerous aerial presence.

“Jacinta has had horrible luck with injury in the last 18 months rupturing both ACL’s. Prior and in between these injuries we viewed her as the leading ruck prospect in the available draft pool with a good jumping technique and great touch,” Todd Patterson, the club’s AFLW List Manager, told Melbourne Media.

“Whilst we understand Jacinta won’t be available next season, we view tall prospects in this area of the ground as extremely hard to get access to and believe she is a great investment for us longer term.”