Tuth ‘Tom’ Jok entered his first AFL season as a raw rookie recruit from Melbourne’s bustling amateur football ranks and a late senior debut was a deserved reward for an impressive year.

The new Bomber made an immediate impression at The Hangar, quickly displaying his versatility in the red and black in the JLT Community Series and in a hot start at VFL level.

Forward, back, on the wing or in the ruck; Jok can be utilised anywhere and his top-notch athleticism is a major weapon across the ground.

In his exciting senior debut in the side’s narrow loss to Collingwood in round 23, Jok proved his worth in the big league. In a composed and encouraging performance, he claimed 12 disposals, five marks and put his aerobic capacity on show in running a game-high 15.5km on the big stage. 

KEY STATS

Senior games: 1

Average disposals (VFL): 15.4

Average hitouts (VFL): 5.9

Average tackles (VFL): 4.9

Average clearances (VFL): 3.1 

2020 VISION

Jok’s debut effort, and his subsequent finals series in the VFL, showed the mature recruit has a bright future at the club. 

A second pre-season will see him gain more size and confidence ahead of 2020 where he could easily get more chances on the big stage.