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The Western Jets is an Australian rules football club which plays in the Victorian premier U18 competition, the NAB League since its inception in 1992. The club have developmental squads in the U15 and 16 age groups, however much of the attention is towards its U18 team.

The club is geographically set in Melbourne's West as part of a decision by AFL Victoria (formerly Football Victoria) to have clubs in all regions of the state.

The club trains in Melbourne's inner west at Crofts Reserve in Altona North and plays NAB League matches at Burbank Oval in Williamstown. Their current coach is Torin Baker, who replaced Steve Kretiuk at the end of the 2012 season.

Sponsors[]

The club is sponsored by TAC, Victoria University, Australia, Werribee Mazda, Divella, Burbank Homes and KFC.

Statistics[]

  • Runners Up: 1992, 1993
  • Games Record Holder: Michael Turner (50 games)
  • Goals Record Holder: Stephen Neilsen (59 goals)
  • TAC CUP Coach Award Winners: Paul Carson (2000), Bradley Miller (2001)

Draftees[]

  • 1992 Mid-year Draft: Mark Ballan
  • 1992 National Draft: Dustin Fletcher, Brad Copeland
  • 1993 Pre-season Draft: Craig Ellis, Brendan Duncan,
  • 1993 National Draft: Brad JohnsonRobert Stevenson, Darryl GriffinAaron James, David Innella
  • 1994 Pre-season Draft: Cain Liddle
  • 1994 National Draft: Shannon GrantRobert Di RosaShawn Lewfatt, Allen Nash, Matthew Belleville, Stephen Zavalas, Lee Fraser, Dean HelmersTodd McHardy, David Nicholson
  • 1995 Pre-season Draft: Matthew Lloyd
  • 1997 National Draft: Lance PicioaneChris ObstDavid Antonowicz, Anthony Aloi
  • 1998 National Draft: Heath Scotland
  • 1999 Rookie Draft: Matthew Pearce
  • 1999 National Draft: Daniel GiansiracusaTy Zantuck
  • 2000 Rookie Draft: Ben HaynesJames Podsiadly
  • 2001 Rookie Draft: Paul Chambers
  • 2002 Rookie Draft: Brad D. Miller
  • 2002 National Draft: Callum Urch
  • 2003 Rookie Draft: Dale Carson
  • 2003 National Draft: Michael Rischitelli
  • 2004 Rookie Draft: Murray Boyd
  • 2004 National Draft: Brent Prismall
  • 2005 Rookie Draft: Benjamin Davies
  • 2005 National Draft: Jake Edwards
  • 2006 National Draft: Bachar Houli
  • 2007 National Draft: Callan Ward
  • 2008 Rookie Draft: Will Sullivan
  • 2008 National Draft: Jayden PostMitchell Banner
  • 2009 Rookie Draft: Bryce Carroll
  • 2009: Jack Fitzpatrick
  • 2010: Majak Daw
  • 2011: Will Hoskin-ElliottElliot Kavanagh
  • 2012: Spencer WhiteLachie Hunter
  • 2013 - James Sicily
  • 2014 - Liam DugganCorey EllisJayden Laverde, Dillon Viojo-RainbowConnor Menadue, Brenton Payne
  • 2015 - Luke Goetz
  • 2016 - Daniel Venables, Oscar Junker
  • 2017 - Cameron RaynerLachie Fogarty, Tristan Xerri
  • 2018 - Zak ButtersXavier O'Halloran
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