| Jack Peris | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Jack Peris | ||
| Born | 17 December 2003 | ||
| Original team(s) | Sandringham Dragons (Talent League) | ||
| Draft | 2021 category B rookie selection | ||
| Debut | Round 18, 2023, St Kilda vs. Gold Coast, at Carrara Oval | ||
| Height | 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Weight | 74 kg (163 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Wingman / forward | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Essendon reserves | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2022–2023 | St Kilda | 1 (0) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2023. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Jack Peris (born 17 December 2003) is a sportsperson and former professional Australian rules footballer who played for the St Kilda Saints in the Australian Football League (AFL). [1]
Having developed through St Kilda's Next Generation Academy program, Peris was signed as a rookie to the Saints prior to the 2022 season. [1] He debuted for St Kilda in round 18, 2023 against Gold Coast at Carrara Oval. [2] Wearing the number 45, Peris had thirteen disposals and four tackles on debut. [3]
Peris was delisted following the conclusion of the 2023 season, having played only one game at AFL level. [4] During 2024 and 2025, Peris played Victorian Football League (VFL) football with Essendon's reserves team. [5]
Peris is the son of Nova Peris OAM and Daniel Batman. Both of his parents were world-class athletes who have represented Australia at the Olympics. [6] [7] Peris is a descendant of John Batman, credited as the founder of Melbourne, Victoria.
Peris is a descendant of the Iwatja people of Western Arnham Land and the Yawuru and Gija people in Kimberley, Western Australia. [6]