With a mullet rivalling that once graced by Jack Sinclair and a previous connection to fan-favourite Rowan Marshall, James Van Es appears right at home at St Kilda.
After spending his first year in red, white and black refining his defensive skillset in the VFL under the watchful eye of Jake Batchelor, ankle surgery eventually put an end to his run.
A subsequent procedure to remove a pre-exisiting screw in his ankle is set to his second season, however will soon turn his attention to building back up again.
The key defender has the ability to assume either a key post or intercepting role, with his impressive leap – the best at his year’s draft combine – and sturdy hands and frame holding him in good stead.
