The young Demon spearhead continues to develop in front of the sticks, adding another 30 goals to his tally in 2024 after a 28-goal debut season. The former first round draft pick stands at an imposing 193cm and 96kg and looks set to be a key figure in the Melbourne forward line for years to come.
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The young Demon spearhead continues to develop in front of the sticks, adding another 30 goals to his tally in 2024 after a 28-goal debut season. The former first round draft pick stands at an imposing 193cm and 96kg and looks set to be a key figure in the Melbourne forward line for years to come.
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2022
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Latest Player Videos
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On The Radio | Jacob van Rooyen
Jacob van Rooyen chats to Triple M after our win against West Coast.
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Van Rooyen talks expectation | Melbourne Mindset
Jacob Van Rooyen sat down to discuss how he deals with the expectation of AFL Football the latest edition of the Melbourne Mindset, presented by IG.
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Highlights
RD 7 | Van Rooyen chant echoes in opening minute after fast start
Jacob van Rooyen gets the Melbourne faithful up and about early after snaring the game’s first goal
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Opening Round | Van Rooyen’s accidental goal is simply extraordinary
Jacob van Rooyen earns one wild major after a marking attempt fortuitously finds his lower knee before drifting through
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RD 15 | Van Rooyen rises highest as Dees fans find voice
Jacob van Rooyen chants ring around the ground after the youngster takes a brilliant pack mark and converts the resulting set shot.
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Rising Star | Gus and Gawny Surprise van Rooyen
Gus and Gawny broke the big Jacob van Rooyen Rising Star news at this afternoon's podcast recording.
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22Under22 Squad | A trio of Demons named
Three Demons have been named in the AFLPA’s 22Under22 Squad
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The Jonesy way | van Rooyen’s Melbourne motivation
Jacob Van Rooyen sits down to chat in the latest edition of the Melbourne Mindset, presented by IG.
A sit down chat | Stafford x van Rooyen
Following a new contract extension, Jacob van Rooyen sits down with Greg Stafford to reflect on his exciting opportunity
Roo-signed | Young Demon locked in
Jacob van Rooyen has secured his future as a Demon, putting pen to paper on a contract extension
