Jack Hutchinson

Jack Hutchinson (born 10 November 2001) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League (AFL).

Hutchinson was recruited from the Collingwood Football Club VFL side with pick 3 in the 2024 Mid Season Draft. He made his AFL debut in round 13 of the 2024 AFL season.

Early career Originally from Inverloch-Kongwak, Victoria, Hutchinson was a standout in the Gippsland League playing for Wonthaggi, where his athleticism, strong marking, and goal sense began to catch attention. After showcasing his talent—including multiple goals in four of his first five games—for Wonthaggi, he was encouraged by coach Jarryd Blair (a former Collingwood premiership player) to step up to the VFL, joining Collingwood’s reserves in early 2024. His impact was immediate: averaging around 9.4 disposals, 3.4 marks, and 3.2 tackles in limited games, he also kicked nine goals across seven matches, drawing widespread praise. This strong showing at VFL level led to his selection with pick No. 3 in the 2024 Mid‑Season Rookie Draft by West Coast.

AFL career

2024: Debut season Hutchinson made his AFL debut quickly in Round 13 of the 2024 season, just days after being drafted. Over the remainder of 2024, Hutchinson featured in seven games, averaging about 8.9 disposals, 1.7 marks, and 3.3 tackles per match, and kicked a total of 2 goals.

2025 Entering the 2025 season, Hutchinson secured more opportunities, playing 10 games by mid-June. He boosted his averages to roughly 12.8 marks and 6.8 kicks per game, along with 3.4 tackles, showcasing solid improvement and consistency.