Modest teen lets his results on and off field do the talking

The Woodvale Year 9 student ” and Times HBF Junior Sports Heroes nominee ” graduated as dux from primary school, while excelling in little athletics, football and tee-ball.

Jacob said he loved AFL and athletics because they pushed him to his limits.

‘They involve lots of running and they’re both very challenging and you have to train a lot for them,’ he said.

He is the captain of Kingsway Little Athletics Centre and the Woodvale Little Athletics Club and is a West Perth football club development squad selectee.

Jacob’s grandfather said the modest 14-year-old was an inspiration to his friends and family, including his brother who has autism.