Jack Ison
| Jack Ison | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Born | 26 March 2007 | ||
| Original teams |
Parkside (VAFA) Oakleigh Chargers (Talent League) | ||
| Draft | No. 47, 2025 AFL draft | ||
| Debut | Round 10, 2026, Carlton vs. Western Bulldogs, at Docklands Stadium | ||
| Height | 190 cm (6 ft 3 in) | ||
| Position | Midfielder/Forward | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Carlton | ||
| Number | 30 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2026– | Carlton | 4 (3) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 14, 2026. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Jack Ison (born 26 March 2007) is a professional Australian rules footballer who plays for the Carlton Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).
Junior career
Ison played junior football for the Parkside Football Club in the VAFA, playing 110 games at junior level as well as two senior games at the age of 17.[1] Ison played in the Talent League for the Oakleigh Chargers,[2] and represented Vic Metro in the Under 18 Championships.[3]
Ison was part of Carlton's Next Generation Academy, granting them priority access for him at the draft.[4]
AFL career
Ison was bid on at pick 47 of the 2025 AFL draft by North Melbourne, with Carlton matching the bid as he was part of their Next Generation Academy.[5] He was selected to make his debut in round 10 of the 2026 AFL season.[6] He had 15 disposals and kicked a goal on debut.[7]
Personal life
Ison is an Indigenous Australian, of Yorta Yorta and Wiradjuri descent.[8] He is the nephew of Australian rapper Briggs.[9]
Ison attended school at Scotch College.[10]
Statistics
Updated to the end of round 14, 2026.[11]
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Goals | K
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Kicks | D
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Disposals | T
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Tackles |
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Behinds | H
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Handballs | M
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Marks |
| Season | Team | No. | Games | Totals | Averages (per game) | Votes | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | B | K | H | D | M | T | G | B | K | H | D | M | T | |||||
| 2026 | Carlton | 30 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 31 | 14 | 45 | 16 | 4 | 0.8 | 1.5 | 7.8 | 3.5 | 11.3 | 4.0 | 1.0 | |
| Career | 4 | 3 | 6 | 31 | 14 | 45 | 16 | 4 | 0.8 | 1.5 | 7.8 | 3.5 | 11.3 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 0 | ||
References
- ^ Bennett, Jason. "VAFA Alumni get the chance to live their dream at AFL Draft". vafa.com.au. Retrieved 13 May 2026.
- ^ "Jack Ison". central.rookieme.com. Retrieved 13 May 2026.
- ^ Waterworth, Ben. "Best draft prospects ranked 1-50: AFL stars they play like and latest club interest intel". foxsports.com.au. Retrieved 13 May 2026.
- ^ Filippo, Cristian. "2023 Carlton Academy: A big week for Blue bloodline". carltonfc.com.au. Retrieved 13 May 2026.
- ^ Filippo, Cristian. "Hit the Jackpot: Academy boy Ison realises Carlton dream". carltonfc.com.au. Retrieved 13 May 2026.
- ^ Filippo, Cristian. "AFL team news: It's on - Ison to debut". carltonfc.com.au. Retrieved 13 May 2026.
- ^ Cotton, Ben; Healey, Catherine. "Blues boilover! Carlton lift for caretaker, end 7-game streak in Dogs' 'worst nightmare'". foxsports.com.au. Retrieved 16 May 2026.
- ^ Mathieson, Andrew. "Ison finds new home after much love from rapper uncle". nit.com.au. Retrieved 13 May 2026.
- ^ Batten, Dan. "Carlton Academy prospect Jack Ison on his uncle rapper 'Briggs', draft rise and Blues uncertainty". codesports.com.au. Retrieved 13 May 2026.
- ^ Beveridge, Riley. "Why getting dropped was 'the best thing to happen' to Blues Academy prospect". afl.com.au. Retrieved 13 May 2026.
- ^ "Jack Ison". AFL Tables. Retrieved 14 June 2026.
External links
- Jack Ison's profile on the official website of the Carlton Football Club
- Jack Ison's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Jack Ison at AustralianFootball.com