Season 2015 was a challenging year for the Carlton Football Club, which ultimately finished 18th on the ladder.
With the team now on a break, we’re taking a look back at each player’s year in statistics. Here's the review for Carlton tall Kristian Jaksch.
GAMES
Season 2015: 6
Career: 13
GOALS
Season 2015: 1
Career: 3
KEY AFL STATISTICS (averages in brackets)
Disposals: 62 (10.33) Uncontested Possessions: 46 (7.67) Marks: 26 (4.33) Tackles: 8 (1.33) Rebound 50s: 15 (2.50)
OVERVIEW
Since arriving at the Blues from Greater Western Sydney in 2014, Kristian Jaksch has notched up six games in the navy blue jumper.
The 20-year-old didn’t have a long wait to make his Carlton debut. He ran out against the Tigers in the season-opener and in front of 83,000 fans even managed to kick his first goal in navy blue.
VIDEO: Jaksch kicks a beauty on debut
As well as playing six games for Carlton, Jaksch also played 11 games for the Northern Blues in the VFL. He showed his versatility by constantly being swung from one end of the ground to the other.
HE SAID IT
“Fraser Brown said to me (when he gave me my number) ‘you’re pretty lucky to play for this club, you’ll always remember your first game for Carlton’ and I think that’s definitely true – it’s one I’ll never forget. Although the result wasn’t what we wanted, I know I’m lucky to play for this club.”
- Kristian Jaksch speaking to CFC TV after his first game for the Blues in Round 1.
THEY SAID IT
“We see him as a player who is going to give us another tall marking option, as well as flexibility, given he can play forward and back. While he is still developing, we believe he will be a 10-year player for our football club.”
- Carlton’s Head of Football, Andrew McKay, speaking about Jaksch after he was drafted to the Blues.
SEASON HIGHLIGHT
In his first game for the Blues, Jaksch showed composure and poise when he kicked his first goal in navy blue. After marking the ball close to the boundary line, around 40 metres out, the 20-year-old nailed a set shot from the tightest of angles.
Kristian Jaksch cops the customary 'Gatorade shower' for his first win at the Blues. (Photo: AFL Photos)
