WAFLLeCras picked for senior debut, ex-WA 18s skipper returns from injury
Jordan McArdle
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25 Apr 2026
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East Perth’s Jedd Busslinger enters next Monday’s AFL Draft as one of the most exciting NAB AFL Draft contenders.
Despite undergoing shoulder surgery this year, the tall defender has shown he’s an elite underage performer, playing Colts and League football in the WAFL over the past two seasons.
Busslinger was named in the All-Australian side after playing just two matches at the 2022 NAB AFL Under 18 National Championships.
We caught up with Jedd to talk about his AFL Draft journey, including his footy superstitions and what last made him cry.
Quick Fire Q & A:
Q: Footy Superstitions?
A: Right sock, left sock, right boot, left boot
Q: Favourite form of social media?
A: Instagram
Q: If you weren’t a footballer, what would you be?
A: PE Teacher
Q: Childhood Footy Hero?
A: Joel Selwood, Josh Kennedy
Q: Other sporting passions?
A: Cricket
Q: Best Movie/TV Series?
A: The Office
Q: Favourite Music Artist?
A: American rapper Polo G
Q: Last time you Cried?
A: When I found out I had to have shoulder surgery
Q: Three people you’d love to have to dinner
A: Michael Jordan, Drake, Elon Musk
Q: Dream Travel Destination?
A: Fiji
Q: What AFL team you support?
A: Geelong
Q: What secret skill do you possess?
A: Cooking
Check out Jedd’s NAB AFL Draft journey below!
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