Jay was recruited in the 2009 Rookie Draft (pick 62) after winning the 2008 Breckler Medal as West Perth’s fairest and best player in the WAFL.
He made his AFL debut in the round 17 Carlton Mid Derby against West Coast in 2009.
Jay is a tough competitor who has performed well this season in a variety of shutdown roles.
THREE JAY VAN BERLO FACTS:
1. He is studying Geophysics at Curtin University.
2. His older brother Nathan plays for the Adelaide Crows.
3. He was once a national champion at Taekwondo.
So make sure you’re on fremantlefc.com.au this Thursday at 12.30pm WST to have a chat with Jay.