Western Bulldogs Ethan Penrith was arguably the most unlucky not to be drafted, while Northern had a number of other impressive prospects who unfortunately missed out. “And all the boys, you get to know them more and more, it’s your family and your home here. 00:27 Telstra
Jack Petruccelle was drafted by the West Coast Eagles with pick 38 during the 2017 National Draft. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Player performance throughout this season & their full careerJack Petruccelle shows off his electric pace at the GabbaJack Petruccelle talks about his early career call up to the senior side2006 premiership player Quinten Lynch presents the number 21 jumper to first-year… At a Glance Junior Clubs: Epping (VIC) Debut: Round 6, 2018 Recruited from: Northern (VIC) Brownlow Votes: - Strong WAFL form earned him an AFL debut in round six against Fremantle, and he followed up with two goals in … West Coast speedster Jack Petruccelle doesn’t see himself returning to Victoria despite being out of contract at the end of the season.AFL clubs cannot negotiate or sign players during the season’s postponement, leaving out-of-contract players like Petruccelle in limbo regarding their future beyond 2020.West Coast have 21 players un-contracted beyond the year, including stalwarts Josh Kennedy, Shannon Hurn, Lewis Jetta and Will Schofield as well as Jake Waterman, Liam Ryan and Nathan Vardy.Petruccelle, 21, considers WA home after almost three years at the Eagles and is arguably one of the club’s priority signings after a breakout season last year when kicked 21 goals in 20 games.The Victorian stayed in Perth during isolation and admitted it was difficult early to make the transition across the Nullarbor, but he was now comfortable in his adopted State.Enjoy unlimited access to thewest.com.au and everyday digital editions on any device.“Early days in my first year I was a bit, I wouldn’t say homesick, but I guess the normal thing that kids move away from their parents are feeling,” Petruccelle told SportFM.“Missing the family and the friends more than anything, but in my second year and this year I’ve made it a home here.
00:56 OVERVIEW Jack Petruccelle has shown glimpses all season of his lightning pace and ability to break the lines.
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Twitter I love it here and I don’t see myself going back soon.”Petruccelle was almost lost to football, with the forward admitting basketball was his number one sport until he was in his mid-teens.Having been a part of the AIS Academy and playing in national championships, Petruccelle was hoping for a hoops career before turning to football, a decision he wishes he had made earlier.“Football was never the number one for me, basketball was always number one,” he said.“The pathway in footy in Australia is just so much better. Round You can count on Jack Petruccelle to not get an injury that will lead to him missing games. You make friends here, got a girlfriend here. This makes Jack Petruccelle a low risk choice when it comes … 02:45 Regarded for his elite pace, agility as well as his ability in the air and ground, Petruccelle offers the Eagles great versatility to their list. Height: 185cm Weight: 80kg Position: Forward Last Drafted: Round 2, Pick #38 2017 National Draft by West Coast Eagles.