IN his third season of AFL football, Jacob van Rooyen improved week-to-week with the 21-year-old ending the season on 30 goals and earning himself his third Brownlow vote.  

The 193cm forward spent his time between the forward line and stoppages, stepping in to support Max Gawn with the ruck work, giving van Rooyen valuable experience around the ground.  

The forward was up to his usual antics, crashing packs and taking contested marks around the ground, claiming his second 22-under-22 squad selection from the AFLPA.  

No.2 penned a new deal in 2024 to see him in red and blue until at least the end of 2029, news taken extremely well by Demons fans around the country. 

Locking down his position in 2024 at 21 years old, Demons fans are eager to see what the big man brings to 2025.  

Game of the year 

Round 17 saw Jacob van Rooyen earn Brownlow votes, slotting four goals in a 54-point win over West Coast at the MCG. 

2024 in numbers 

Goals: 4 

Marks: 9 

Score involvements: 10 

Contested marks: 2 

Contested possessions: 8 

Off the field 

Van Rooyen took advantage of his off-season, travelling the US with his teammates Blake Howes, Bailey Laurie, Jake Lever and Jake Bowey.  

Highlights