Jay van Berlo

Who is Jay van Berlo?

Jay van Berlo is an Australian rules footballer, who formerly played for the Fremantle Football Club in the Australian Football League. He currently plays for the West Perth Football Club in the West Australian Football League.

Originally from the Whitfords Junior Football Club, he made his WAFL league debut for West Perth in mid-2007. He had shoulder surgery prior to the 2008 season, after which he played in every game and was awarded the 2008 Breckler Medal as West Perth's best and fairest player.

Fremantle then drafted van Berlo in the 2009 Rookie Draft with their fifth selection, number 62 overall.

After missing the first half of the season due to a stress fracture injury, he returned to West Perth for two reserves and two senior matches before he was elevated to Fremantle's senior list as a nominated rookie. He made his AFL debut for Fremantle in the Round 17 Western Derby at Subiaco Oval against West Coast, the eleventh player to make their debut for Fremantle in 2009 and the 39th player used. Although he has mainly played as a defensive midfielder for West Perth, he played as a forward for Fremantle and kicked two goals, including one in the final minutes of the game which gave Fremantle the lead.