Sam Jacobs (footballer)
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Jacobs playing for Adelaide in April 2017 | |||
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Sam Jacobs | ||
| Nickname(s) | Sauce | ||
| Date of birth | 10 April 1988 | ||
| Place of birth | Ardrossan, South Australia | ||
| Original team(s) | Ardrossan Kangaroos/Woodville-West Torrens (SANFL) | ||
| Draft | No. 1, 2007 Rookie Draft | ||
| Debut | Round 1, 2009, Carlton vs. Richmond, at MCG | ||
| Height | 202 cm (6 ft 8 in) | ||
| Weight | 102 kg (225 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Ruckman | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2007–2010 | Carlton | 17 (3) | |
| 2011–2019 | Adelaide | 184 (45) | |
| 2020 | Greater Western Sydney | 7 (2) | |
| Total | 208 (50) | ||
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2020. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
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| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Sam Jacobs (born 10 April 1988) is a former professional Australian rules football player who played for the Greater Western Sydney Giants, Adelaide Crows and Carlton Blues in the Australian Football League (AFL). Originally from Woodville-West Torrens in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL), Jacobs was selected by Carlton with pick 1 in the 2007 Rookie Draft. He was traded to Adelaide following the 2010 season. After the 2019 season Jacobs was again traded from Adelaide to Greater Western Sydney Giants. After a Covid affected 2020, Jacobs retired after 14 AFL Seasons.