- Jake King
Infobox afl player NEW
playername = Jake King
fullname = Jacob King
image capt = Jake King
birthdate = Birth date and age|df=yes|1984|3|26
birthplace = Victoria
originalteam = North Heidelberg /Coburg Tigers
draftpick = 24st overall, 2006 Rookie Draft AFL Ric
heightweight = 174cm / 74kg
position = Back Pocket
dead = alive
deathdate =
deathplace =
currentclub =AFL Ric
guernsey = 46
years = 2007-
clubs = AFL Ric
games(goals) = 30 (4)
coach = notcoach
coachingteams =
careerhighlights =Jacob 'Jake' King (born 26 March 1984) is an
Australian rules football player for theRichmond Football Club . He is one of the shortest players in the AFL but is known for his strength and quickness.King previously played for North Heidelberg in the Diamond Valley League and was recruited from the
Coburg Tigers in the VFL. He was picked up by Richmond on theirrookie list prior to the start of the 2007 AFL season.King is an explosive defender who often provides run and carry from the tiger defense. His speed was fully displayed at the 2007 AFL Grand Final Sprint, which he won.
After playing every game since round 4 in the 2007 AFL season, he was promoted to the Richmond Tiger's senior list for the 2008 season. He kicked his first goal against Adelaide at AAMI Stadium in Round 9.
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