Jordan Croft

Jordan Croft
Personal information
Born (2005-05-12) 12 May 2005 (age 21)
Original team Maribyrnong Park
Draft No. 15 (F/S), 2023 national draft
Height 201 cm (6 ft 7 in)
Weight 81 kg (179 lb)
Position Key forward
Club information
Current club Western Bulldogs
Number 16
Playing career
Years Club Games (Goals)
2025– Western Bulldogs 19 (17)
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Jordan Croft (born 12 May 2005) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the Western Bulldogs in the Australian Football League (AFL).

Early life

Croft is a son of former Bulldogs player Matthew Croft and has two siblings. His twin brother, Mitch, is a volleyball player. He was educated at Maribyrnong College and played junior football for Maribyrnong Park.

A key forward, Croft kicked 23 goals for the Calder Cannons in the 2023 Talent League and was named at centre half forward in the "Team of the Year". He registered the fourth best time for the 2km time trial during the AFL Draft Combine and prior to the 2023 national draft nominated as a father-son selection. The Western Bulldogs secured Croft with pick 15, having matched a bid from the Sydney Swans.

AFL career

Croft spent his first season with the Bulldogs in the VFL, making 10 reserves appearances in 2024. After showing good form late in the VFL season, Croft featured in the final two rounds of the 2025 AFL season for the Bulldogs, kicking two goals on debut in a win over the West Coast Eagles at Docklands. He finished the 2025 season by playing in Footscray's VFL premiership-winning team. In 2026, Croft signed a three-year contract extension to the end of the 2029, and gained regular AFL selection throughout the year, kicking 13 goals from 17 games.

References

  1. ↑ Cairns, Scharlaine (13 June 2016). "Whatever happened to...Matthew Croft?". westernbulldogs.com.au.
  2. ↑ Gabelich, Josh (23 September 2023). "Bulldogs father-son prospect yet to make call on future, 'open to other clubs'". afl.com.au.
  3. 1 2 "Like father, like son". Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay. 22 November 2023.
  4. ↑ "Father-son gun yet to nominate Dogs... but 'unreal' draft dream still lingers". Fox Sports. 6 October 2023.
  5. ↑ "AFL Draft Combine: Full results, who caught recruiters' eye". Herald Sun. 9 October 2023.
  6. ↑ Gabelich, Josh (11 October 2023). "Dogs father-son prospect makes call on future". afl.com.au.
  7. ↑ "VFL Stats - Jordan Croft". VFL Stats.
  8. ↑ Cellini, Aidan (13 August 2025). "Sons of the West: Another Bulldogs father-son prospect to debut". Zero Hanger.
  9. ↑ "'Something special': Coach backs contentious rule". Yahoo News Australia. 18 August 2025.
  10. ↑ Gabelich, Josh (13 February 2026). "Father-son recruit signs extension with Bulldogs". afl.com.au.