Jack Bytel previously played for St Kilda and Collingwood in the Australian Football League.
16 Facts About Jack Bytel
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Jack Bytel attended high school at Maribyrnong College as part of the schools selective sports academy.
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Jack Bytel played for the Calder Cannons for two seasons, playing sixteen games during his time at the club.
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Jack Bytel was selected to represent Vic Metro in the AFL Under 18 Championships in both 2017 and 2018, but stress fractures in his back restricted him to just four games over the two seasons, including three in 2018.
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Jack Bytel was recruited by St Kilda with the 41st pick in the 2018 AFL draft.
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The club were aware of his existing back injury, and as a result, in January 2019, Jack Bytel underwent surgery to repair a bulging disk in his lower back.
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Jack Bytel debuted in the St Kilda's 59 point loss to Geelong in the 11th round of the 2020 AFL season.
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On debut, Jack Bytel picked up 18 disposals, 2 marks and 2 tackles.
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Jack Bytel played the following two games, before being omitted for the remainder of the season.
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Jack Bytel signed a two-year contract extension at the conclusion of the season, tying him to the Saints until the end of the 2022 season.
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Jack Bytel played the first two games of the 2021 season, but was omitted for round three.
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Jack Bytel reclaimed a place in round four where he had 19 disposals and seven tackles.
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Jack Bytel had a career-best game in round seven against Hawthorn, collecting 21 disposals and 10 tackles in the Saints' 69-point win.
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Jack Bytel suffered a concussion at training leading into the Round 15 match, meaning Jack Bytel had to observe the 12-day concussion rule.
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In February 2024, Jack Bytel was selected by Collingwood in the pre-season supplemental selection period.
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Jack Bytel played 7 matches for the Magpies before being delisted after one season at the club.