Jaxon Artemis

Jaxon Artemis
Personal information
Born (2006-08-24) 24 August 2006
Original teams Jandakot (PFL)
South Fremantle (WAFL)
Tasmania (VFL)
Draft No. 1, 2026 mid-season rookie draft
Debut Round 19, 2026, Essendon vs. Greater Western Sydney, at Docklands Stadium
Height 184 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Position Defender
Club information
Current club Essendon
Number 34
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2026– Essendon 4 (0)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 23, 2026.
Career highlights
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Jaxon Artemis (born 24 August 2006) is a professional Australian rules footballer who plays for the Essendon Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).

Pre-AFL career

Artemis played junior football for the Jandakot Jets.[1] He played WAFL Futures and WAFL Colts for South Fremantle.[2] In 2024, Artemis represented Western Australia at the Under 18 Championships, where he averaged 15.5 disposals[3] and was Western Australia's MVP.[4]

In 2025, Artemis debuted in the WAFL for South Fremantle.[5] He averaged 13 disposals across 17 games at the level,[2] and was part of South Fremantle's Premiership side.[6]

The next season, Artemis moved from Western Australia to Tasmania, to join the Tasmania Devils in their inaugural VFL season.[7] He made his VFL debut in round 1 of the 2026 VFL season.[8]

AFL career

Artemis was selected by Essendon with pick 1 of the 2026 mid-season rookie draft.[9] He was made his debut in round 19 of the 2026 AFL season.[10]

Statistics

Updated to the end of round 23, 2026.[11]

Legend
  G  
 Goals
  K  
 Kicks
  D  
 Disposals 
  T  
 Tackles
  B  
 Behinds 
  H  
 Handballs 
  M  
 Marks
Season Team No. Games Totals Averages (per game) Votes
G B K H D M T G B K H D M T
2026Essendon34 4023127581680.00.57.86.814.54.02.00
Career 4023127581680.00.57.86.814.54.02.00

References

  1. ↑ "❤️🤍 Congratulations Jaxon on your AFL Debut! 🤍❤️". facebook.com. Jandakot Jets Junior Football Club. Retrieved 4 August 2026.
  2. 1 2 McArdle, Jordan. "West Aussie Artemis the top pick in AFL Mid-Season Draft". wafootball.com.au. Retrieved 4 August 2026.
  3. ↑ "Jaxon Artemis". central.rookieme.com. Retrieved 4 August 2026.
  4. ↑ Woodcock, Mitchell. "AFL Mid-Season Draft: South Fremantle premiership wingman Jaxon Artemis on clubs' radars". thewest.com.au. Retrieved 4 August 2026.
  5. ↑ "Jaxon Artemis". wafl.com.au. Retrieved 4 August 2026.
  6. ↑ "WAFL – BULLDOGS SECURE 2025 PREMIERSHIP". sffc.com.au. Retrieved 4 August 2026.
  7. ↑ "Tasmania Devils brace for the loss of Jaxon Artemis to AFL mid-season draft". pulsetasmania.com.au. Retrieved 4 August 2026.
  8. ↑ "Devils Unveil Inaugural VFL Side For Season Opener". devilsfc.com.au. Retrieved 4 August 2026.
  9. ↑ Schmook, Nathan. "Bombers land Tassie speedster at No.1, rucks galore, Pies target experience". afl.com.au. Retrieved 4 August 2026.
  10. ↑ "Artemis is in: Bombers unveil newest debutant". essendonfc.com.au. Retrieved 4 August 2026.
  11. ↑ "Jaxon Artemis". AFL Tables. Retrieved 12 August 2026.
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