‘Who’s this bloke with no teeth?’ The raw talent who snubbed the NBA to become footy’s unicorn

The Sydney Morning Herald - Sep 24, 2026

Compared to Dennis Rodman and scouted by the Golden State Warriors, marketable big man Luke Jackson channelled his energy into becoming an AFL star and Instagram superhero.

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