Kristian Jaksch
Appearance
Kristian Jaksch | |||
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Personal information | |||
Date of birth | 7 October 1994 | ||
Original team(s) | Oakleigh Chargers (TAC Cup) | ||
Draft | No. 12, 2012 national draft | ||
Height / weight | 195 cm / 84 kg | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Club information | |||
Current club | Carlton | ||
Number | 18 | ||
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
Kristian Jaksch (born 7 October 1994) is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for the Carlton Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). He previously played for the Greater Western Sydney Giants from 2013 to 2014.
Jaksch was previously a student at Carey Baptist Grammar School.[1]
AFL career
Jaksch was selected with the twelfth in the 2012 AFL draft by Greater Western Sydney. He made his debut in round 22, and kicked a goal with his first kick.
In October, Jaksch was traded to the Carlton Football Club.[2]
Jaksch debuted for Carlton in round 1, 2015 against Richmond in a loss. Jaksch suffered a broken rib which sidelined him until round 5, 2015.
References
- ^ Preiss, Benjamin (26 November 2012). "Carey and Ballarat schoolboys dominate AFL draft". Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 25 August 2013.
- ^ Giants Jaksch and Whiley now in the navy blue, AFL.com.au official website, 15 October 2014
External links
- Kristian Jaksch's profile on the official website of the Carlton Football Club
- Kristian Jaksch's playing statistics from AFL Tables