Archive · 25 Nov 2025
Indian-origin Jai Saxena drafted by Collingwood FC
An 18-year-old boy named Jai Saxena, who was born in Australia to Indian parents, has been chosen to play for a big Australian football team called Collingwood FC.
He was picked in a special draft for new players.
The football season starts in March, and Jai has a good chance to play for the team because he has been given a jersey number.
This is exciting because it means someone with Indian roots might play in a top Australian football league.
Jai Saxena, an 18-year-old Indian-origin player, was drafted by Collingwood FC in the AFL Rookie Draft.
Born in Australia to Indian parents, Saxena has a chance to play in the upcoming AFL season starting in March 2024.
He was assigned a jersey number, indicating a strong possibility of playing for the club.
The AFL Rookie Draft is a significant event for new players to join top-flight AFL clubs.
This is a notable achievement as it highlights the inclusion of Indian-origin players in Australian football.
- Who
- Jai Saxena, an 18-year-old Indian-origin player
- What
- Was drafted by Collingwood FC in the AFL Rookie Draft
- When
- Recently, with the upcoming AFL season starting in March 2024
- Where
- Australia, born to Indian parents
- Why
- To potentially play for Collingwood FC in the AFL
- Player
- Jai Saxena
- Age
- 18
- Origin
- Indian-Australian
- Club
- Collingwood FC
- League
- AFL
- Draft
- Rookie Draft
- Season Start
- March 2024
