Jai Serong (born 16 February 2003) is a professional Australian rules footballer who currently plays for the Hawthorn Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). He is the younger brother of Caleb Serong, who currently plays for Fremantle.
Early life
Serong grew up on a dairy farm near the Victorian country town of Inverloch before his family moved to Warragul.
He was drafted with the 53rd selection in the 2021 AFL draft from Gippsland Power in the NAB League.
AFL career
Serong made his debut in round 21 of the 2022 season when Hawthorn played the Gold Coast in Launceston. He played in the final three rounds of the season.
His 2023 season was delayed because of injury. He suffered pericarditis.
Statistics
Updated to the end of 2024.
Honours and achievements
Hawthorn
- McClelland Trophy: 2024
Individual
- Col Austen trophy: 2024
References
External links
- Jai Serong's profile on the official website of the Hawthorn Football Club
- Jai Serong's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Jai Serong at AustralianFootball.com
