The high marking young key forward from Western Australia showed his adaptability by not only kicking goals at Casey but also stepped up to relieve in the ruck in a season that underlined his huge potential going forward info next season and beyond.

"The Demons’ first-round selection at No.19 in last year’s national draft, van Rooyen is yet to make his senior debut but had an impressive first year in the VFL, kicking 36 goals. The Demons’ forward future, van Rooyen is expected to step up to the AFL grade next year." - Herald Sun

Date of Birth: 16 April 2003
Height: 193cm
Weight: 91kg

Games CDFC 2022: 18
Goals CDFC 2022: 36

 

Hoping we get a contract extension announcement this off-season. Plays with intensity and 100% effort. 

He could be very important to our long term forward structure and he showed that he is quite at home holding down A key role in defence in his draft year as well. Currently between Neita and Schwartz in size, I, like most on DL feel that this kid is Special. Lock him in MFC.!!!

The Freo fans really rate JVR, and hope to grab him when his contract ends. 

Should sign him up and take a punt on this kid. Not a bad first season effort from the kid 

He's got the head of a dominant key forward.