Jake Melksham

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Jake Melksham
Melbourne • Key Forward
186 cm • 34 yrs
Total Games
-
Last Played
N/A
Last Win
N/A
Last Loss
N/A
Wins: 0; Losses: 0
Debut
2010
Drafted
#12 2023 Rookie Elevation
Recruited From
Oak Park (Vic)/PEGS (Vic)/Calder U18/Essendon
Clearances
Total: 0
AVG: 0.0
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Player Bio
Player Statistics
Player Bio
Jake Melksham

One of coach Simon Goodwin’s favourite players, and it’s not hard to see why. He provides toughness, grit and goalkicking power to the forward line. It’s not hyperbolic to suggest the Demons’ 2023 flag hopes took a massive hit when he did his ACL in the final round. Gallantly returned in round 17 last season and deservedly earned himself a new one-year deal and promotion back to the senior list.

Honours

James McDonald Trophy - Trademark Player (2025), Ron Barassi Jnr Memorial Trophy - Leadership Award (2024), NAB Rising Star Nomination (Round 8, 2010 (ESS)), VFL Premiership (2022).

Games Total & AVG Per Game
Matches played
6
-
Per Game
Fantasy Points
230
38.3
Per Game
Rating points
29.4
4.9
Per Game
Frees For
3
0.5
Per Game
Frees Against
6
1.0
Per Game
Bounces
2
0.3
Per Game
One Percenters
10
1.7
Per Game
Time on Ground %
460
76.7
Per Game
Disposals
47
7.8
Per Game
Disposal Efficiency %
385.5
64.3
Per Game
Effective Disposals
31
5.2
Per Game
Kicks
27
4.5
Per Game
Effective Kicks
16
2.7
Per Game
Kick Efficiency %
340.7
56.8
Per Game
Clangers
17
2.8
Per Game
Handballs
20
3.3
Per Game
Kick to Handball Ratio
7.6
1.3
Per Game
Rebound 50s
0
0
Per Game
Inside 50s
10
1.7
Per Game
Metres Gained
657
109.5
Per Game
Contested Possessions
19
3.2
Per Game
Uncontested Possessions
28
4.7
Per Game
Intercept Possessions
6
1.0
Per Game
Turnovers
18
3.0
Per Game
Contested Possession Rate
245.4
40.9
Per Game
Ground Ball Gets
11
1.8
Per Game
Fwd 50 Ground Ball Gets
9
1.5
Per Game
Hitouts
0
0
Per Game
Hitouts to Advantage
0
0
Per Game
Clearances
1
0.2
Per Game
Centre Clearances
0
0
Per Game
Stoppage Clearances
1
0.2
Per Game
Hitout Win %
0.0
0
Per Game
Hitouts to Advantage %
0.0
0
Per Game
Ruck Contests
0
0
Per Game
Marks
17
2.8
Per Game
Marks Inside 50
8
1.3
Per Game
Marks on Lead
3
0.5
Per Game
Intercept Marks
1
0.2
Per Game
Contested Marks
3
0.5
Per Game
Goals
8
1.3
Per Game
Behinds
1
0.2
Per Game
Goal Assists
3
0.5
Per Game
Shot at Goal Accuracy %
240.0
40.0
Per Game
Shots at Goal
11
1.8
Per Game
Score Involvements
22
3.7
Per Game
Score Launches
1
0.2
Per Game
Tackles
6
1.0
Per Game
Tackles Inside 50
3
0.5
Per Game
Pressure Acts
50
8.3
Per Game
Defensive Half Pressure Acts
5
0.8
Per Game
Spoils
4
0.7
Per Game
Contested Defensive One on Ones
0
0
Per Game
Contested Defensive Losses
0
0
Per Game
Total Stats
Stage Team MP AF R FF FA B OP TOG% D DE% ED K EK KE% C H KHB R50S I50S MG CP UP IP T CPR GBG F50GBG HO HTA CLR CC SC HTW% HTA% RC M Mi50 MOL IM CM G B GA GA% SAG SI SL T Ti50 PA DHPA S CDOOO CDL CV
AFL Season 2026
Regular Season
MEL
6 230 29.4 3 6 2 10 460 47 385.5 31 27 16 340.7 17 20 7.6 0 10 657 19 28 6 18 245.4 11 9 0 0 1 0 1 0.0 0.0 0 17 8 3 1 3 8 1 3 240.0 11 22 1 6 3 50 5 4 0 0 2
Totals 6 230 29.4 3 6 2 10 460 47 385.5 31 27 16 340.7 17 20 7.6 0 10 657 19 28 6 18 245.4 11 9 0 0 1 0 1 0.0 0.0 0 17 8 3 1 3 8 1 3 240.0 11 22 1 6 3 50 5 4 0 0 2
Game Stats
Melbourne - team logo
Melbourne
Played Games
Sat 18 Jul 2026 4:15 pm
North Melbourne Kangaroos
Full Time
76 : 92
Demons won by 16 pts
Melbourne Demons
📍 Marvel Stadium
Sun 12 Jul 2026 3:15 pm
Melbourne Demons
Full Time
111 : 65
Demons won by 46 pts
Richmond Tigers
📍 MCG
Sat 20 Jun 2026 1:15 pm
Adelaide Crows Crows
Full Time
79 : 62
Crows won by 17 pts
Melbourne Demons
📍 Adelaide Oval
Sat 13 Jun 2026 1:15 pm
Melbourne Demons
Full Time
95 : 50
Demons won by 45 pts
Essendon Bombers
📍 MCG
Sat 11 Apr 2026 1:15 pm
Essendon Bombers
Full Time
113 : 68
Bombers won by 45 pts
Melbourne Demons
📍 Adelaide Oval
Sun 5 Apr 2026 3:15 pm
Melbourne Demons
Full Time
109 : 89
Demons won by 20 pts
Gold Coast Suns Suns
📍 MCG