Season in short:
2014 was a breakout year for Stringer who cemented himself as one of the league’s most exciting young forwards.
After a solid start to the season, Stringer found himself back in the VFL mid-year. Elevated back to the senior side in round 15, Stringer made the most of his chance and did not miss a match for the remainder of the year.
PLAYER PROFILE: View Jake Stringer's player profile and 2014 season statistics.
Stringer helped shape a formidable Dogs forward line alongside Stewart Crameri, with impressive bags including a season-high five goals against Essendon in round 18, and three four-goal hauls throughout the year.
The 20-year-old was rewarded for his impressive season with an NAB AFL Rising Star nomination in round 20, after kicking a match-winning four goals.
The stat that mattered:
Stringer kicked 26 goals in 2014, the second-most of any Bulldog.
What they said:
“It’s nice to get some recognition over the last couple of weeks.
“It’s always nice to get individual accolades but it’s mainly more about the team and getting a win every weekend.” - Jake Stringer following his NAB AFL Rising Star nomination in August 2014.
“I think he’s a bit of a freak, really. He kicked one of his goals as a check-side kick and I said to him ‘Geez, mate, you could have passed that off’.
“But he’s too talented for that so he went it himself and shrugged off four blokes and kicked the goal. That’s what he’s capable of. I love playing with him because he’s so hard at the ball and his damaging.” - Teammate Stewart Crameri on Jake Stringer.
