Jack Higgins (Australian footballer)

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Jack Higgins (born 19 March 1999) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for St Kilda in the AFL. He previously played for Richmond from 2018 to 2020.

Early life and junior football
Higgins grew up in Caulfield, Melbourne, and was a St Kilda fan. He played junior football with Ormond and East Malvern in the South Metro Junior Football League, helping his under-13 team win a Division 1 premiership in 2012. He showed great talent as a junior and captained his side to success. He played for Oakleigh Chargers in the TAC Cup and was named All-Australian at the 2017 AFL Under-18 Championships. He won the Morrish Medal in 2017 as the TAC Cup’s best and fairest.

AFL career
- Draft and Richmond years: Higgins was drafted by Richmond with pick 17 in the 2017 national draft. He made his AFL debut in Round 3, 2018, against Hawthorn at the MCG and kicked two goals, including one from his first kick. He won the AFL Goal of the Year in 2018 and was a Rising Star nominee. In 2019 he faced a brain condition that required surgery and missed much of the season. He was traded to St Kilda in the 2020 off-season in a deal mainly involving a second-round pick.

- St Kilda years: Higgins debuted for St Kilda in Round 1, 2021, against the GWS Giants, kicking two goals. He had a standout game in Round 7, 2021, with four goals and 18 disposals against Hawthorn. In Round 12 that year he collected 23 disposals and 12 marks but had a wayward final-quarter with his kicking. He finished the 2021 season with a career-high goal tally and contributed strongly for the Saints, playing 19 of 22 games.

- 2023 highlight and role: In 2023, Higgins had a notable performance in Round 4, kicking five goals and gathering 22 disposals in a big win over Gold Coast. He plays mainly as a small forward or half-forward and can also spend time in the midfield.

Career overview
As of the end of the 2025 season, Jack Higgins has played a total of 145 AFL games and kicked 204 goals. He is known for his goal sense, offensive pressure, and ability to impact games in forward and midfield roles.