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2025 Player Reviews: #18 Jake Melksham 

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Melksham has shown great resilience since his ACL injury in late 2023 and ended the season with a career-high goals tally of 33 goals including an impressive purple patch in mid year. He was rewarded with a new contract for 2026.

Date of Birth: 29 August 1991

Height: 186cm

Games MFC 2025: 19

Career Total: 248

Goals MFC 2025: 33

Career Total: 221

Brownlow Medal Votes: 2 votes

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    This bloke's resurgence was arguably my favourite part of the year. This was easily his best season since 2018. He carried our forwardline in multiple games, especially in our wins over Brisbane and North and our second loss to Gold Coast (should have kicked 9 that day).

    Sure, he's still a tad inconsistent but I don't think anyone would have predicted this turnaround three years ago when he looked done. He has thoroughly earnt himself another season.

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    I think that Jake Milkshake Melksham surprised us all on his return from serious injury, seems a good bloke a good team mate and mentor for our young fwd’s, great that he will make his 250th in ‘26 and kicking plenty of goals for us.

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    The Benjamin Button of the MFC. A shining example of what hard work, dedication, professionalism and determination can achieve. Our young boys are lucky to be starting their careers alongside Melks.

    When he eventually hangs up the boots it would be great if he does so as a premiership player ❤️💙

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    20 hours ago, Ghostwriter said:

    The Benjamin Button of the MFC. A shining example of what hard work, dedication, professionalism and determination can achieve. Our young boys are lucky to be starting their careers alongside Melks.

    When he eventually hangs up the boots it would be great if he does so as a premiership player ❤️💙

    Totally agree - model player.

    And looking forward to Mr May congratulating him on his premiership win.

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