Jai Hansen brings toughness, humility, and a bit of bush grit to the Capras engine room. From playing juniors at Calliope Roosters to winning the Blackhawks U21s final, Jai’s journey has been all about keeping it simple and staying grounded. His goal for 2025 was clear—make his Cup debut (he’s now Capra #783) —and he never strays too far from what matters: family, footy, and the occasional crumb steak with Diane sauce.
On The Field
Position: Hooker
Junior Club: Calliope Roosters
First memory playing rugby league: Playing footy for Calliope Roosters
Who introduced you to the game? My dad and Rod Dahl
Career Highlight: Winning Blackhawks U21s final
Pre-Game Ritual: Stand left side of the 40m line off kick-off
Most Memorable Game: Confro Final 2019
Personal Goal This Year: Debut for Capras
Biggest Lesson Footy’s Taught You: To be resilient
Advice for Young Players: To enjoy it
Off The Field
If You Weren’t a Footballer: Leccy
Childhood Hero: Jarrod Croker
Game-Day Pump-Up Song: Hypnotize
Hobbies: Fishing, pigging
Post-Game Meal: Maccas
Hidden Talent: Not sure yet—that’s why it’s hidden
Favourite Sports Team (Outside Rugby League): Melbourne Stars
Best Advice You’ve Ever Received: It’s not the dog in the fight—it’s the fight in the dog
Favourite Holiday Destination: Cape York
Dream Team You’d Love to Play For: Philadelphia Eagles
Dream Player You’d Love to Play With: Cam Smith
#CaprasTop3
Game Day Snacks: Muesli bars, banana, honey sanndwich
Movies of All Time: Grown Ups, American Pie, Step Brothers
Meals: Crumb steak and chips with Diane sauce
Sporting Idol: Marnus
Bucket List Destination: Canada
Things You Can’t Live Without: Food, water, and fishing
Worst Drills at Training: Anything in the gym
Embarrassing Moments on the Field: Chuck bad passes
#TeamTalk
Team Pest: Peyton
Always Late to Training: Aaron Moore
Takes the Longest to Get Ready: Peyton
Wouldn’t Want to Be Stuck on an Island With: Peyton
Best Dressed: Noah
Worst Dressed: Cav
Biggest Joker: Reidy
