Height: 184cm
Weight: 84kg
DOB: 08/05/91
Recruited from: Northern Knights (VIC)
Bio: Hard at it inside midfielder who is constantly bringing teammates into the game. Top 10 in the TAC Cup for clearences and contested possessions in 2009. Awareness and decision making under pressure are tremendous. His 2.95 sec for 20m and level 13.9 beep test was very good at Victorian screening.

Watch Jaryd Cachia in action

Stats (averages for U18 TAC Cup)
Games	K	H	D	M	G	H/O
11	11	14	25	3	0	1

In his own words
What type of player are you?
Hard at it inside onballer, with good hands and overhead mark. I enjoy getting in and dishing out passes to running players. I also enjoy playing off half back. I am a good running player who reads the play.

Which AFL player do you resemble, and why?
Brad Sewell, due to his attack on the ball and good use by hand.

What are your strengths as a footballer?
Coachable work ethic, attitude, read play well, attack on the ball, good quick hands, good vision, ability to bring others into the game.

What parts of your game would you like to improve?
Speed and endurance, these areas are essential at the top level.

Which AFL team do you support and how did you come to barrack for them?
North Melbourne as my grandfather (Terry Benton) played 88 games for them. I also followed Nathan Buckley through his career.

Who has been the biggest influence on your career so far, and why?
My family, particularly my father due to his honesty and ongoing support over the years.