Sam Jacobs

Who is Sam Jacobs?

Sam Jacobs is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the Adelaide Football Club in the Australian Football League.

Originally from Woodville-West Torrens in the South Australian National Football League, Jacobs was selected by Carlton Football Club with its first-round selection in the 2007 AFL rookie draft. Jacobs was noted for his size and senior experience in the SANFL, played as a ruckman in 13 senior games in 2006. Jacobs plays as a more traditional-style strong-bodied tap ruckman, and although he is less agile than many modern ruckman, he is quite effective at getting hit-outs to advantage.

As a rookie-listed player, he played for Carlton's VFL-affiliate, the Northern Bullants, for the whole 2007 and 2008 seasons. Carlton retained Jacobs as a rookie in 2009; since rookie contracts are limited to two years, Carlton was forced to delist Jacobs, then redraft him, which they did with their sixth pick in the 2009 AFL rookie draft. Jacobs made his first appearance in Carlton colours in the 2009 NAB Cup, and was made a nominated rookie for the 2009 season, making his debut in the first round.