Jake Stringer

Jake Stringer
Personal information
Full name Jake Stringer
Nickname(s) The Package[1]
Date of birth (1994-04-25) 25 April 1994
Place of birth Maryborough, Vic
Original team(s)

Eaglehawk (BFL),

Bendigo Pioneers (TAC Cup)
Draft No. 5 overall, 2012 AFL draft
Height / weight 192 cm (6 ft 4 in) / 93 kg (14 st 9 lb)
Position(s) Forward
Club information
Current club Western Bulldogs
Number 9
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2013– Western Bulldogs 73 (136)
International team honours
Years Team Games (Goals)
2015 Australia 1 (0)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2016.
Career highlights

Jake Stringer (born 25 April 1994) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the Western Bulldogs in the Australian Football League (AFL).

AFL career

Originally from Eaglehawk he was recruited from the Bendigo Pioneers in the TAC Cup, Stringer made his AFL debut against Adelaide in round 4 of the 2013 AFL season.[2]

In 2014, Stringer's abilities improved dramatically. This led to him receiving a nomination for the Nab Rising Star in round 20, after a match winning 4 goals against St Kilda Saints.

In 2015, Stringer had his breakthrough season kicking 56 goals and averaging 14 disposals per game, cementing himself as one of the competitions most exciting young players. Stringer also played every game in the 2015 season except for one. He was given "The Package" as his nickname. Stringer's outstanding season was capped off with an All-Australian selection. He later represented Australia in the 2015 International Rules game.

In 2016, Stringer struggled with form which led to him being dropped at the end of the Home and Away season. Despite inconsistent form Stringer still kicked the most goals for the Bulldogs that year, 37. Stringer returned for the Bulldogs elimination Final against the Eagles, kicking one goal in the Bulldogs 47 point thrashing of the Eagles at Domain Stadium. He then played in the Dogs 23 point win over Hawthorn, contributing immensely kicking 3 goals. In the final minute of Preliminary Final when the Dogs were leading by just 5 points, Stringer had the ball inside the attacking 50 and instead of having a shot for goal he crossed to team mate Tory Dickson. Dickson was then able to take time off the clock and then shoot just after the siren was called. This act of selflessness by Stringer helped slow down play and landed the Bulldogs into their first Grand Final in 55 years. In the 2016 AFL Grand Final the Bulldogs took on the minor premiers, Sydney Swans. Stringer had a quiet game, but kicked an important goal in the final term to stretch the Dogs lead over Sydney. The Bulldogs defeated Sydney by 22 points and won their 2nd Premiership in the clubs history.

Stringer is contracted to the Western Bulldogs until the end of the 2018 season.[3]

Statistics

Statistics are correct to the end of the 2016 season[4]
Legend
 G  Goals  B  Behinds  K  Kicks  H  Handballs  D  Disposals  M  Marks  T  Tackles
Season Team # Games G B K H D M T G B K H D M T
Totals Averages (per game)
2013 Western Bulldogs 9 10 12 7 47 37 84 31 20 1.2 0.7 4.7 3.7 8.4 3.1 2.0
2014 Western Bulldogs 9 18 26 15 133 87 220 55 43 1.4 0.8 7.4 4.8 12.2 3.1 2.4
2015 Western Bulldogs 9 22 56 32 236 78 314 77 59 2.5 1.5 10.7 3.5 14.3 3.5 2.7
2016 Western Bulldogs 9 23 42 23 182 141 323 77 48 1.8 1.0 7.9 6.1 14.0 3.3 2.1
Career 73 136 77 598 343 941 240 170 1.9 1.1 8.2 4.7 12.9 3.3 2.3

Personal life

Stringer and his partner Abby have two children, Milla Jane Maree Stringer and Arlo Lauren Stringer.

References

  1. ↑ Beveridge, Riley. "AFL finals: How does Adelaide keep Jake Stringer quiet at the MCG?". Fox Sports.
  2. ↑ Bourke, Adam (23 April 2013). "Stringer family enjoys watching Jake's AFL debut".
  3. ↑ "Stringer and Macrae sign new deals". 8 April 2015.
  4. ↑ "Jake Stringer". AFL Tables. Retrieved 18 August 2016.
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