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Jay Schulz
Jay Schulz
Personal information
Full name	Jay Schulz
Original team(s)	Woodville-West Torrens
Draft	2002: #12 (Richmond)
Height	193 cm (6 ft 4 in)
Weight	95 kg (14 st 13 lb)
Position(s)	Key Position Forward
Club information
Current club	Port Adelaide
Number	28
Playing career
Years	Club
	Richmond
	Port Adelaide
	Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

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Jay Schulz (born 18 April, 1985) is an Australian rules footballer with the Port Adelaide Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). A forward, 1.93 metres (6 ft 4 in) tall and weighing 95 kilograms (209 lb).

Schulz was drafted in the 2002 National AFL Draft, No. 12 overall, traded by Adelaide for Jason Torney, No. 2 (Daniel Wells), No. 18 (Kris Shore) and No. 32 (Luke Jericho) for the Richmond Tigers. He debut in the 2003 AFL season.

AFL career

Richmond career (2003–2009)

Early career (2003–2004)

He made his debut in 2003 against Essendon. Schulz had a promising start to his career at Richmond, including a 6 goal game against the Brisbane Lions in 2004, that earned hime a Rising Star nomination.

Injury (2005–2007)

2005 was a year to forget for Schulz after breaking his ankle twice. He played 4 games for the season. After playing the first two games of the season in 2006, he hurt his shoulder and missed six matches. He returned in Round 13 after a few weeks in the VFL and played out the year. Schulz kicked 16 goals in the last 9 games of the season. He was used in a variety of positions, highlighting his ability to play multiple roles. However, he will be looking to cement a permanent spot, either forward or back, to give some stability to the Tigers structure.

Jay Schulz was also on the verge of being traded to then Grand Finaliest, Port Adelaide in a bid to return to his home state, and to start afresh his football career, however Richmond rejected the offer from the club, and opted to retain Schulz on the list as there was still time on his contract.

Reformed (2008–2009)

After being close to leaving Richmond during the Trade Week in 2007, Schulz had his most consistent season at Richmond in 2008. He played mainly at centre half back and also went forward to pinch hit. At the end of the 2008 season, Schulz signed on with the Tigers for a further year. He had a disappointing 2009 due to injury and average form. Jay played in both the backline and forward line, kicking 3 goals in 4 matches.

Port Adelaide career (2010–present)

Career high (2010–present)

On October 8, 2009, Schulz was traded to the Port Adelaide Football Club in exchange for Mitchell Farmer. Once he arrived at Alberton, he was given the number 28 guernsey previously held by Toby Thurstans.

Schulz played the first 3 games of the 2010 season in the forward lines and displayed good goal sense and defensive pressure. He kicked 3.3 in those three games but was ruled out of the Round 4 clash against Geelong after a minor knee injury. He returned to the team in Round 5 and contributed up forward, kicking 2.1 against top-placed Saint Kilda, and then a goal in a quiet game in the Showdown the following week. He was omitted from the Port Adelaide team for the Round 7 match against Essendon in Melbourne. Schulz played his best game in Round 13 against North Melbourne, becoming the fourth player for Port to kick 7 goals. In round 18, Schulz took 6 contested marks and kicked 4 goals to help Port Adelaide win by 8 points over Hawthorn. In Round 21, he kicked 5 goals making him the leading goal-kicker for Port Adelaide with 33 goals. He finished top 10 in the John Cahill Medal.

External links

Jay Schulz's playing statistics from AFL Tables

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 On October 8, 2009, Schulz was traded to the Port Adelaide Football Club in exchange for Mitchell Farmer. Once he arrived at Alberton, he was given the number 28 guernsey previously held by [[Toby Thurstans]].
-Schulz played the first 3 games of the 2010 season in the forward lines and displayed good goal sense and defensive pressure. He kicked 3.3 in those three games but was ruled out of the Round 4 clash against Geelong after a minor knee injury. He returned to the team in Round 5 and contributed up forward, kicking 2.1 against top-placed Saint Kilda, and then a goal in a quiet game in the Showdown the following week. He was omitted from the Port Adelaide team for the Round 7 match against Essendon in Melbourne. Schulz played his best game in Round 13 against North Melbourne, becoming the fourth player for Port to kick 7 goals. In round 18, Schulz took 6 contested marks and kicked 4 goals to help Port Adelaide win by 8 points over Hawthorn. In Round 21, he kicked 5 goals making him the leading goal-kicker for Port Adelaide with 33 goals as [[Brett Ebert]] became injured on 30 goals for the season. He finished the season with 33 goals to have been the leading goalkicker for Port Adelaide in 2010. He finished top 10 in the [[John Cahill Medal]] alongside Brett Ebert.
+Schulz played the first 3 games of the 2010 season in the forward lines and displayed good goal sense and defensive pressure. He kicked 3.3 in those three games but was ruled out of the Round 4 clash against Geelong after a minor knee injury. He returned to the team in Round 5 and contributed up forward, kicking 2.1 against top-placed Saint Kilda, and then a goal in a quiet game in the Showdown the following week. He was omitted from the Port Adelaide team for the Round 7 match against Essendon in Melbourne. Schulz played his best game in Round 13 against North Melbourne, becoming the fourth player for Port to kick 7 goals. In round 18, Schulz took 6 contested marks and kicked 4 goals to help Port Adelaide win by 8 points over Hawthorn. In Round 21, he kicked 5 goals making him the leading goal-kicker for Port Adelaide with 33 goals. He finished top 10 in the [[John Cahill Medal]].
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