Round 10 Anytime Fitness Men’s Rising Star: Jackson Tier

The VAFA congratulates Jackson Tier from the Preston Bullants who has been nominated as the Round 10 Anytime Fitness Men’s Rising Star. Jackson is 19 years old and in his second season at the Preston Bullants. He is becoming an influential cog in the Bullants engine room and has found some recent form to earn a spot in the best in the last three consecutive games.

What the club said:

Jackson who turned 19 in March has made a significant impact to the Men’s senior team being a major catalyst to Preston’s improved ladder position this season at the midway point. He has demonstrated versatility with defensive bounce, midfield craft and creativity in the forward 50.

To be clean in the heat consistently, keep his feet and then find team mates by hand and foot makes him a player that supporters love to watch. He is fast and is becoming a fan favourite who is humble and lets his football do the talking .

Senior Coach Tom Hill, who has also coached Jackson at Junior level, notes Jackson’s learning mindset and continuous improvement. “His desire to keep improving is obvious at training and in game. A young player who backs himself with a huge desire for team success. No fuss, no fanfare just pure football.”

Jackson acknowledged his teammates , coaches and family who all make huge efforts to support him. “I’m fortunate to have a good environment which includes a development pathway with the Bullants VFL club which has been an eye opener. I want to keep learning and improving and impacting matches, not just playing. It’s a team sport. I am working with everyone at the club to make us better with an aim to play finals consistently.”