Early Career
Allen Jakovich began his senior career with South Fremantle in the West Australian Football League. He then spent two years in the Northern Territory Football League, including the 1988/89 season in which he kicked 104 goals for Southern Districts. He also played in Port Headland and Kalgoorlie.
Jakovich later moved to South Australia and played in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL). In one season, he kicked 101 goals for Woodville. It was this performance that drew the attention of Melbourne Football Club talent scouts. He is of Croatian descent.
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