'Was seen differently on the field, but it shaped me': Rising AFL star Jai Saxena of Indian heritage

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Melbourne-born Jai Saxena, of Indian heritage, represents the Oakleigh Chargers. Credit: Supplied by Jai's father Gaurav Saxena

At just 18, Melbourne-born Jai Saxena is already making his mark in AFL. Now part of the Coates Talent League powerhouse Oakleigh, he speaks to SBS Hindi about his love for the game and the challenges he faced on his path to his first AFL draft year.


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