Hugh Jackson (footballer)

Hugh Jackson
Personal information
Born	(2003-05-03) 3 May 2003 (age 22)
Original team	Crystal Brook/Rostrevor College/North Adelaide
Draft	No. 55, 2021 AFL draft
Debut	Round 11, 2025, Port Adelaide  vs. Fremantle, at Perth Stadium
Height	182 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Position	Midfielder
Playing career1
Years	Club	Games (Goals)
2022–2025	Port Adelaide	9 (1)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2025.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Hugh Jackson (born 3 May 2003) is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played for the Port Adelaide Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).

Junior career

Jackson played junior football for North Adelaide in the SANFL U18s. He averaged 29.3 disposals in 2021. ^[1]

AFL career

Jackson was selected with pick 55 of the 2021 AFL draft by the Port Adelaide Football Club. ^[2] He underwent hip surgery during his first pre-season following being drafted. ^[3]

In September 2023, Jackson signed a contract to with Port Adelaide to the end of 2025. ^[4] He made his AFL debut in round 11 of the 2025 AFL season against Fremantle. ^[5]

Jackson was delisted by Port Adelaide at the end of the 2025 AFL season. ^[6]

References

1. "Hugh Jackson". Rookie Me Central. Retrieved 11 December 2025.
2. Founten, Loukas. "Port Adelaide select Hugh Jackson with pick 55". portadelaidefc.com.au. Retrieved 11 December 2025.
3. "Power draftee sidelined after undergoing hip surgery". afl.com.au. Retrieved 11 December 2025.
4. Founten, Loukas. "Double delight as midfield duo signs on". portadelaidefc.com.au. Retrieved 11 December 2025.
5. Anderson, Jamie. "Selection: Debutant in for Rioli's 100th". portadelaidefc.com.au. Retrieved 11 December 2025.
6. "Port Adelaide axes FIVE players as post-Hinkley era begins". afl.com.au. Retrieved 11 December 2025.

External links

• Hugh Jackson's playing statistics from AFL Tables
• Hugh Jackson at AustralianFootball.com