Jai Serong


Jai Serong is a professional Australian rules footballer who currently plays for the Sydney Swans in the Australian Football League. He is the younger brother of Caleb Serong, who currently plays for.

Early life

Serong grew up on a dairy farm near the Victorian country town of Inverloch before his family moved to Warragul.
He was drafted with the 53rd selection in the 2021 AFL draft from Gippsland Power in the NAB League.

AFL career

Hawthorn (2022–2025)

Serong made his debut in round 21 of the 2022 season when Hawthorn played the in Launceston. He played in the final three rounds of the season.
His 2023 season was delayed because of injury. He suffered pericarditis.

Sydney Swans (2026–)

On the final day of the 2025 trade period, Jai Serong was traded to the Sydney Swans along with a fourth round pick in exchange for a third round draft selection.

Statistics

! colspan=3| Career
! 10 !! 1 !! 0 !! 41 !! 35 !! 76 !! 24 !! 21 !! 0.1 !! 0.0 !! 4.1 !! 3.5 !! 7.6 !! 2.4 !! 2.1

Honours and achievements

Team
Individual
  • VFL Team of the Year: 2025
  • 2× Col Austen trophy: 2024, 2025