Another talented young player added during the draft, Jesse Mellor joined Geelong as a Category B Rookie for the 2026 AFL season.
Part of the Cats Next Generation Academy, Mellor is described as an exciting forward-midfielder that is strong in marking situations and a consistent threat around goal.
No stranger to the Hoops, the youngster featured in two games for Geelong's VFL team in 2025 and showed plenty of strong signs, particularly in the Round 20 clash against Essendon.
Find out a little bit more about Jesse Mellor as he embarks on his first AFL pre-season with the Cats.
KEY DETAILS
Name: Jesse Mellor
Age: 18 Years Old
Height: 185cm
Position: Forward - Midfielder
JUNIOR CAREER
Home Club: Geelong Falcons
Local Club: Geelong West Giants
Games Played: 166 Games (According to PlayHQ Stats)
2025 Season - Under 18's:
- 2025 - Vic Country: 11.0 Disposals, 4.5 Marks, 2.0 Goals per game
- 2025 - Geelong Falcons: 16.8 Disposals, 4.3 Marks, 4.3 Tackles, 1.8 Goals per game
DRAFT DETAILS
Draft Pick: Category B Rookie
Strengths: Overhead Marking, Scoring Power, Clean Hands
OTHER FACTS
- Recorded 17 disposals & two goals against Essendon in the VFL this year
- Kicked 24 goals from 13 games for the Geelong Falcons in 2025
- Was a primary school teacher before being drafted
- Selected in the 2025 Under 18s All-Australian team
