Looked to be on his way out after playing his 200th game but reinvented himself in a forward role and put in some handy performances late in the season. Eligible for the VFL finals, he starred with four goals for Casey in the premiership decider.

 

"The veteran forward was restricted to 11 senior games in 2022, but played the Demons’ last eight games of the season, including two finals. Also kicked four goals in Casey’s VFL flag win. Found himself in the headlines mid-year when he had to have surgery on his hand after his off-field altercation with Steven May. Out of contract but expected to sign an extension for next season." - Herald Sun

 

Date of Birth: 29 August 1991

Height: 186cm

Weight: 85kg

 

Games MFC 2022: 11

Career Total: 208

 

Goals MFC 2022: 12

Career Total: 60

 

Games CDFC 2022: 9

Goals CDFC 2022: 8

 

Brownlow Medal: 1 vote

What a year for Jake “ the Fist” Melksham hit a purple patch late in the season in the ones and then played an absolute ripper in the Granny for Casey. Although he will turn 32 next year he absolutely deserves the extra year at MFC. Good one Jake.!!

I thought he was finished so very pleasantly surprised with his form when he came into the team late in the season. Notched up his 200th game which is no mean achievement 

Unfortunately, struggled badly in the senior finals.

Melksham did very well in a Forwardline that struggled after TMac went down. 
Still an elite Kick at top level