Lin Jong
Guernsey number: 46
2013 VFL games: 14 (9 senior, 5 development)
Career VFL games: 27
2013 VFL goals: 2 (1 senior, 1 development)
Career VFL goals: 6
 

Season in short:

Jong showed some signs of growth in 14 VFL matches in 2013, but it wasn’t the season he was hoping for. Unfortunately for the young utility , injuries hampered his senior opportunities and season as a whole. A leg fracture early in the year sidelined Jong for nine matches and a shoulder complaint late in the season also restricted his output.

What they said:

“You take it all for granted and now in training I am going to appreciate that, especially when other guys might be in rehab – I’m a better person for it.”

- Lin Jong while rehabilitating a leg injury

Pre-season focus:

Jong will be eager to get the best out of himself in his second full pre-season, after an injury hampered year. Trialled in a range of positions across the ground this season, the 20-year-old will spend most of his time training with the midfield and defensive groups. Kicking will remain a focus as he looks to sharpen his skills to be more damaging with the ball next season.