Caleb Serong is a prominent Australian rules footballer and the co-vice-captain of the Fremantle Football Club, known for his ball-winning ability and consistent performance in the Australian Football League (AFL). After co-captaining the Victoria Country team at the 2019 AFL Under 18 Championships, where he earned the team’s MVP award and a spot in the All-Australian team, Caleb Serong was drafted by the Fremantle Football Club as the eighth selection in the 2019 AFL draft. Serong made his highly anticipated AFL debut in Round 4 of the 2020 season. His breakthrough year continued when he received the prestigious AFL Rising Star award in 2020, following a standout performance in Round 8.
By 2022, his leadership qualities were formally acknowledged when he was named co-vice-captain of Fremantle, a role he continues to hold. The 2023 season marked a pivotal period for Serong, earning him a second GlendinningAllan Medal in Round 3 and the Herald Sun Player of the Year award. He achieved his first Doig Medal as Fremantle’s best and fairest player and was named to his first All-Australian team, concluding the year as the league leader in disposals with an impressive 675. In 2024, Serong continued to set new benchmarks, breaking the Fremantle Football Club’s single-game disposal record with an exceptional 46 disposals.
He also equaled the record for most Glendinning-Allan Medals with his fourth win, earned in Round 3. Serongs consistent high-level performance, leadership, and record-breaking achievements underscore his marketability and make him a highly sought-after talent in Australian rules football.