Jacob van Rooyen

This is the player profile for Jacob Murias van Rooyen, born in 2003. He played for Melbourne in the VFL/AFL. He played for Casey in the VFA/VFL, winning a premiership with Casey in 2022. He played for Claremont in the WAFL. van Rooyen was drafted initially by Melbourne during the 2021 AFL National Draft.

Player Details

Name: Jacob van Rooyen
Full Name: Jacob Murias van Rooyen
DOB: 16/04/2003
Height: 193cm
Weight: 96kg
State Of Origin: WA
Recruitment History: Wembley Downs (WA)/Claremont (WAFL)

Player History

  • VFL/AFL History: (2023-2026) - 79 matches, 116 goals
  • VFA/VFL History: (2022-2023, 2025) - 27 matches, 54 goals
    • Casey (2022-2023, 2025) - 27 matches, 54 goals
  • WAFL History: (2021) - 5 matches, 3 goals

Player Accolades

  • VFL/AFL Accolades:
    • Melbourne (2023-2026)
      • 79 matches played for Melbourne in the VFL/AFL
  • VFA/VFL Accolades:
    • Casey (2022-2023, 2025)
      • 27 matches played for Casey in the VFA/VFL
      • 2022 premiership won with Casey in the VFA/VFL
  • WAFL Accolades:
    • Claremont (2021)
      • 5 matches played for Claremont in the WAFL

Season History

Season Premiership Team Matches Goals Rounds
2021 WAFL Season Claremont 5 3 R01-03, R12, R14
2022 VFL Season Casey 18 36 R01, R03-08, R11-12, R14, R16, R18-19, R21-22, QF, PF, GF
2023 AFL Season Melbourne 20 28 R03-13, R15, R18-24, QF
VFL Season Casey 3 6 R01, R15-16
2024 AFL Season Melbourne 21 30 R01-06, R08-10, R12, R14, R16-25
2025 AFL Season Melbourne 16 16 R02-06, R10, R14-15, R18-25
VFL Season Casey 6 12 R04-05, R08-10, R14
2026 AFL Season Melbourne 22 42 R02-16, R18-24