I love it here and I don’t see myself going back soon.”Petruccelle was almost lost to football, with the forward admitting basketball was his number one sport until he was in his mid-teens.Having been a part of the AIS Academy and playing in national championships, Petruccelle was hoping for a hoops career before turning to football, a decision he wishes he had made earlier.“Football was never the number one for me, basketball was always number one,” he said.“The pathway in footy in Australia is just so much better. “I think it was a very silly decision by myself, taking basketball as far as I did just because the pathways for basketball is so much harder and I am probably a bit undersized for basketball.“I did love basketball and I love playing basketball, but I just wish I played footy throughout and I chose the footy pathway when I was 15, 16 rather than putting it on the back seat for a bit.”Petruccelle acknowledged the training they were doing now was not ideal, but was confident it would keep the Eagles fit for a return to the club in the coming months.“We’ve got pretty professional programs in place,” he said.“Obviously it hurts not having a game to keep us fit, but I think these programs are put in place to keep us accountable and keep the legs ticking over.”West Coast speedster Jack Petruccelle is out of contract at the end of the season.Jack Petruccelle is one of the club’s brigtest young prospects.Watch Cockburn Cougars V Warwick Senators from last Friday on The West West Coast speedster Jack Petruccelle doesn’t see himself returning to Victoria despite being out of contract at the end of the season. Reid was added to the Eagles’ rookie list earlier this year and is in a three-way battle with Jarrod Cameron and Jack Petruccelle to fill the void left by Jamaine Jones, who sustained a hamstring injury in just his second game for the club. Kennedy passed his required concussion …
West Coast speedster Jack Petruccelle will spend at least a month on the sideline as he recovers from a hamstring injury sustained in a scratch match against Brisbane’s reserves on Friday. However, it was in Jack’s second game against Port Adelaide that the young talent showed his best, kicking two goals and showcasing his raw speed around the ground. Regarded for his elite pace, agility as well as his ability in the air and ground, Petruccelle offers the Eagles great versatility to their list. Jack Petruccelle was drafted by the West Coast Eagles with pick 38 during the 2017 National Draft. Instagram Snapchat Created By. Follow Jack Petruccelle's progress through AFL. West Coast speedster Jack Petruccelle doesn’t see himself returning to Victoria despite being out of contract at the end of the season. This breadth of service is unlike any other organisation in the sports industry. AFL clubs cannot negotiate or sign players during the season’s postponement, leaving out-of-contract players like Petruccelle in limbo regarding their future beyond 2020. Meanwhile, speedy small Jack Petruccelle (hamstring) is also making strong progress as he bids to return for his first match since round three. “And all the boys, you get to know them more and more, it’s your family and your home here. Video Round Centre; Round Centre Open ... Jack Petruccelle Hamstring 2-3 weeks Willie Rioli ASADA ban Indefinite Nathan Vardy Thigh 4-5 weeks Daniel Venables Concussion Season Jake Waterman Hand 1 week Francis Watson Knee Season Elliot Yeo Groin 3 weeks: Updated: Tuesday, September 1: Early prognosis. After an outstanding season with the Northern Knights, Petruccelle earned himself a spot at the National Draft Combine – which is where he completed the draft’s fastest 20m sprint of 2.82 seconds.Petruccelle was touted as one of the most exciting players of the draft as his sheer athleticism, when paired with his daring game-style, creates a unique and highly promising future player.After impressing in the WAFL with West Coast’s affiliate side, East Perth, Petruccelle was called for his senior debut against Fremantle in round 6 of 2018. West Coast speedster Jack Petruccelle will spend at least a month on the sideline as he recovers from a hamstring injury sustained in a scratch match against Brisbane’s reserves on Friday.