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Key Facts

Full name
Berend Hendrik Jager

Known as
Ben Jager

Born
26 September 1954 (age 69)

Senior clubs
West Perth

Recruited from
Osborne Park (1977)

Ben Jager


ClubLeagueCareer spanGamesGoalsAvgWin %AKIAHBAMKBV
West PerthWAFL1977-198313550.04
Total1977-198313550.04

An extremely talented ruckman who teamed especially well with rover Les Fong, Ben Jager gave West Perth seven seasons of splendid service, during which he played 135 games. Originally from Osborne Park, he was an excellent palmer of the ball, and typically showed to greatest effect when the going got tough. Frequently mentioned as a likely state ruckman, he could be considered unfortunate never to have earned the selectors' nod.

Author - John Devaney

Sources

Full Points Footy Publications

Footnotes

* Behinds calculated from the 1965 season on.
+ Score at the end of extra time.