History of Luke Jackson (footballer) in Timeline

Luke Jackson is an Australian rules footballer currently playing for the Fremantle Football Club in the AFL. Prior to Fremantle, he played for the Melbourne Football Club. He is a prominent figure in Australian rules football.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

September 2001: Luke Jackson's Birth

Luke Jackson was born on September 2001.

2018: Represented Australia at Under-17 FIBA Basketball World Cup

In 2018, Jackson represented Australia at the Under-17 FIBA Basketball World Cup in Argentina.

2019: Played for East Fremantle Sharks

In 2019, Jackson played for the East Fremantle Sharks in the colts division and represented Western Australia at the AFL Under 18 Championships for two seasons, where he ended up winning under-18 All Australian selection.

2019: Attended Willetton Senior High School

In 2019, Luke Jackson was childhood friends with NBA draft pick Luke Travers. The pair both attended Willetton Senior together as part of their renowned basketball academy. He was also childhood friends with fellow 2019 AFL draft pick Trey Ruscoe, the pair attended the same primary school and played junior football together.

2019: Drafted by Melbourne

In 2019, Luke Jackson was recruited by Melbourne with pick 3 in the AFL draft.

2019: AIS Basketball Program Offer

In 2019, the AIS basketball program wanted Jackson to move to Canberra and begin a pathway which could have led him to college in the United States.

2020: AFL Debut and Rising Star Nomination

In 2020, Luke Jackson debuted for the Demons in a win over the Carlton Blues, and later received a Rising Star nomination for Round 10. At the end of 2020, he won the Harold Ball Memorial Trophy.

2021: Rising Star Nomination and Grand Final Victory

In 2021, Luke Jackson received a Rising Star nomination for his performance in Round 7, and won the award overall at the season's conclusion. He was also part of Melbourne's Grand Final victory over the Western Bulldogs.

2022: Contract Extension with Melbourne

At the end of the year, Jackson re-signed for a one-year contract extension, keeping him at the club until 2022.

2022: Requested Trade to Western Australia

Following Melbourne's loss to the Brisbane Lions in the 2022 semi-final, Jackson requested a trade to Western Australia.

2023: Fremantle Debut and Glendinning–Allan Medal Tie

In 2023, Luke Jackson debuted for Fremantle in Round 1 against St Kilda. He tied with Lachie Schultz for the Glendinning–Allan Medal and finished his first season at Fremantle with a fourth place finish in the club's fairest and best award.

February 2024: Ranked Sixth Best Ruckman

In February 2024, Jackson was ranked the sixth best ruckman in the league by Nine's Wide World of Sports. He was also named as the sole ruckman for Fremantle's opening game and had an impressive performance in the win against North Melbourne.