Junior clubs: South Coogee JFC (WA)
AFL clubs: Carlton
AFL debut: Round 9, 2022
Recruited from: South Fremantle
Brownlow votes: -
Jesse Motlop certainly turned heads in his first year in the Navy Blue, managing 12 games in his maiden AFL season.
Living up to his family name, the cheeky goal-sneak was electric in the forward line, kicking 12 goals in his 12 games, earning a Goal of the Year nomination in the process.
Motlop’s forward pressure was a hallmark of his game, ranking 15th in the competition for tackles inside 50 per game – a key area of focus for Carlton’s new-look ‘mosquito fleet’ under Michael Voss.
Heading into his second season at the elite level, Motlop will aim to take his natural football talents and flair a step further.
