Melbourne young gun Luke Jackson has officially requested a trade home to Western Australia. Check out his trade news and Contract details.
Luke Jackson : AFL | News | Trade | Stats | Contract
Luke Jackson (born 29 September 2001) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the Melbourne Demons in the Australian Football League (AFL).
| Personal information | |||
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| Nickname(s) | Dogga | ||
| Date of birth | 29 September 2001 | ||
| Place of birth | Fremantle, Western Australia | ||
| Draft | No. 3, 2019 AFL draft, Melbourne | ||
| Debut | 13 June 2020, Melbourne vs. Carlton, at Docklands Stadium |
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| Height | 199 cm (6 ft 6 in) | ||
| Weight | 100 kg (220 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Ruck/Utility | ||
He was recruited by the Melbourne Demons with the 3rd draft pick in the 2019 AFL draft.
In 2018, Jackson represented Australia at the Under-17 FIBA Basketball World Cup in Argentina and won gold at the Under-16 FIBA Asia Championship in China.
He was named in the all-tournament team for the U16 Asian Championship.
The AIS basketball program was keen for him to move to Canberra in 2019 and begin a pathway which could have led him to college in the United States.
He was childhood friends with NBA draft pick Luke Travers.
Luke Jackson afl
Jackson debuted in the Demons’ one-point win over the Carlton Blues in the second round of the 2020 AFL season. He collected 7 disposals, 1 behind and 1 tackle.
After being omitted for the next 3 rounds, Jackson re-entered the team in Round 7. He won the Rising Star nomination for Round 10.
In that game he kicked 2 goals, including the opening goal. On top of that, he also collected 8 disposals, 14 hitouts and 2 marks.
At the conclusion of the year he took out the Harold Ball Memorial Trophy, an award given to the best young talent for the Melbourne Demons.
Jackson re-signed for a one year contract extension with the club at the end of the year, keeping him at the club until 2022.
He became part of a select-few players in the AFL to receive two Rising Star nominations in their careers after he received a nomination for his 22 disposal, 1 goal performance in Round 7 of the 2021 AFL season.
News
Melbourne CEO Gary Pert has suggested they won’t increase their offer to young ruckman Luke Jackson in a bid to stave off a reported big money deal from the Dockers.
Jackson, the West Australian kid who became the highest selected ruckman since Nic Naitanui when snapped up by the Demons with pick three in 2019, looms as the big mover this trade period.
Despite warnings of the “big gamble” on Jackson’s potential, it’s believed Fremantle have offered the young premiership player a long-term deal that could fetch up to $900,000 per season.
“(Melbourne) are about to lose their young emerging ruckman,” journalist Jon Ralph said on Fox Footy.
“Luke Jackson’s trade request is likely to come mid-week – a deal that could run to seven years on as much as $900,000 a season.”
Both Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin and Dees CEO Gary Pert said they didn’t yet know where Jackson’s future was.
Luke Jackson Trade
Melbourne premiership big man Luke Jackson has requested a trade back to Western Australia.
Jackson has been considered likely to leave the Demons throughout the year after delaying contract talks at Melbourne and then putting off a decision until the end of the year.
He made that official on Tuesday following the Demons’ shock exit from this year’s finals race with their defeat to Brisbane in Friday night’s semi-final.
“There is no doubt that we wanted Luke to remain at the Demons, but we respect his decision to want to return home to Western Australia to be closer to his family and friends,” Melbourne list manager Tim Lamb said.
“We will now work to secure a deal that compensates the club accordingly.”
Jackson has been strongly linked to Fremantle throughout the year, although has not nominated a preferred club, leaving West Coast in the mix to snare him.
The Dees had been desperate to keep the exciting 21-year-old, who was pick No.3 in the 2019 NAB AFL Draft, after playing a central role in Melbourne’s drought-breaking premiership last year.
Luke Jackson stats
Jackson represented Western Australia at the AFL Under 18 Championships for two seasons, where he ended up winning under-18 All Australian selection.
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| Current club | Melbourne | ||
| Number | 6 | ||
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| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2020– | Melbourne | 50 (30) | |
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Playing statistics correct to the end of round 23, 2022.
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He also played for the East Fremantle Sharks for the 2019 season in the colts division.
Jackson re-signed for a one year contract extension with the club at the end of the year, keeping him at the club until 2022.
He became part of a select-few players in the AFL to receive two Rising Star nominations in their careers after he received a nomination for his 22 disposal, 1 goal performance in Round 7 of the 2021 AFL season.
Contract
Luke Jackson signed a 1 year / $3,600,000 contract with the Atlanta Braves, including $3,600,000 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $3,600,000.
| Contract: | 1 yr(s) / $3,600,000 |
| Signing Bonus | – |
| Average Salary | $3,600,000 |
| Free Agent: | 2023 / UFA |
In 2022, Jackson will earn a base salary of $3,600,000, while carrying a total salary of $3,600,000.
The Magpies are prepared to pay a portion of Grundy’s salary – conceivably up to $350,000 per year – from the deal he signed in 2020 — a seven-year contract worth around $1 million per season.
Melbourne earlier this year was said to be prepared to offer Jackson a new deal worth up to $750,000 for a couple of seasons.