Jack Silvagni: Age, Wife, Baby, Net Worth, and AFL Career

Jack Silvagni, 27, has swapped Carlton for St Kilda in 2025, continuing the Silvagni family legacy. This article tracks his journey from father-son selection at Carlton to his 2025 trade, his growing family, finances, and injury recovery.

Born: 17 December 1997 ·
Current AFL club: St Kilda (2025–present) ·
Previous club: Carlton (2016–2024) ·
Position: Forward / midfielder ·
Draft year: 2015 (rookie elevation 2016) ·
Instagram followers: 72K

Key biographical data for Jack Silvagni:

Who is Jack Silvagni?

Early life and family background

Jack Silvagni was born in Melbourne to Stephen Silvagni and is the grandson of both Sergio Silvagni and John Silvagni, making him a third‑generation AFL player (Wikipedia). He attended De La Salle College and played junior football for the Oakleigh Chargers.

AFL career overview

Silvagni was drafted by Carlton as a father‑son selection in the 2015 draft and made his senior debut in 2016. He played 139 games for the Blues across nine seasons, earning the Spirit of Carlton award in 2021 (Wikipedia). In the 2025 trade period he was the first player to join St Kilda, moving as a restricted free agent (St Kilda FC).

“I’m a young dad, got a little boy at home, 16 months old. My wife has been amazing through all this.” – Jack Silvagni, St Kilda YouTube interview

What is Jack Silvagni’s age?

Current age

As of 2025, Jack Silvagni is 27 years old. He was born on 17 December 1997 (Wikipedia). The implication: he entered the AFL as a teenager and now moves to a new club in his prime.

Date of birth

17 December 1997.

Does Jack Silvagni have a wife and baby?

Marital status

Silvagni is married. In a St Kilda club interview he referred to “my wife” when discussing home life (St Kilda YouTube). Her name has not been publicly confirmed by him; a low‑confidence social‑media post suggests the name Grace Phillips (SurpriseSports – unverified).

Children

He has a son who was 16 months old at the time of the interview (early 2025) (St Kilda YouTube). An Instagram post in early 2024 also references a child’s birthday (Instagram).

What is Jack Silvagni’s net worth?

Salary and earnings

No official salary figures are public. AFL player salaries are typically in the range of $150,000–$800,000 per year. A speculative estimate from a non‑authoritative site suggests $5 million (SurpriseSports – low confidence).

Endorsements

Silvagni’s endorsements are not known. His Instagram following of 72 k suggests limited commercial deals.

The pattern: net‑worth claims for AFL players without official disclosure remain speculation.

What is Jack Silvagni’s position?

Playing style

Silvagni plays as a forward or midfielder. At Carlton he was used as a hybrid forward‑mid, known for contested marking and pressure (Wikipedia).

Key strengths

Versatility, overhead marking, and two‑way running.

Who is Ben Silvagni?

Ben Silvagni’s AFL career

Ben Silvagni, Jack’s younger brother, was drafted by Carlton in 2019 as a father‑son selection. He played for the Northern Blues in the VFL and has made a handful of AFL appearances for Carlton (Wikipedia).

Relationship to Jack

Brothers, both third‑generation Silvagni players.

Timeline of Jack Silvagni’s career and life

• 17 Dec 1997 – Born in Melbourne
• 2015 – Drafted by Carlton as a father‑son selection (Wikipedia)
• 2016 – AFL debut for Carlton
• 2021 – Awarded Spirit of Carlton award (Wikipedia)
• 2024‑2025 off‑season – Traded to St Kilda (ESPN)
• 2025 – Debut for St Kilda

The catch: Silvagni’s move to St Kilda marks a break from the family’s long Carlton association.

“Jack is recovering from a groin problem and is on track to return to full training by the end of the month.” – ESPN report on Silvagni’s injury

What is unclear

• Net worth: No verified figures exist. A low‑confidence estimate of $5 million is unsubstantiated.
• Wife’s name: Not confirmed by Jack Silvagni. Speculative social‑media posts suggest Grace Phillips but are not reliable.
• Wedding date: Not publicly disclosed.

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