At just 22 James Jordon can call himself a premiership player after appearing in the 2021 Grand Final for Melbourne as the medical substitute, the same year he made his debut for the Dees. The midfielder was initially taken as pick 33 in the 2018 draft and joined the Sydney Swans on the opening day of the 2023 AFL Free Agency Period. The 16-year-old saw an immediate impact among the squad, making his club debut in Opening Round against his old side and went on to play all 26 games. He is expected to play his 100th career match this season.
