Broken back prompts apprentice electrician to chase footy career
Jobe Janeway, an 18-year-old ruckman, is pursuing an AFL career after a motocross accident left him with a fractured back. The 206-centimetre player is now part of South Australia's under-18 team as he prepares for the upcoming AFL national draft in November. Coaches believe Janeway possesses significant potential despite the challenges he has faced.
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Published 04 Jul 2026, 21:27 UTC · Updated 04 Jul 2026, 21:40 UTC
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