Jed Walter Biography

Jed Walter says he has been focusing on improving his "game IQ" through studying and working on his mental approach to the sport in his second season.

"In my first year I was erratic, just trying to do everything at once, probably working too hard for the footy," Walter said.

"I'm just playing a bit smarter now with my leading patterns, (finding) where the space is and finding good positions."

Gold Coast will be without Jed Walter for the opening round of 2025 after the first-year forward was hit with a suspension in the VFL.

Walter, who was omitted from the Suns' senior side for their final game of the year, copped a two-game ban for striking Frankston's Sebastian Quirk in the third quarter of Saturday's VFL Wildcard Round match.

Jed Walter makes his AFL debut for Gold Coast with 4 disposals (3 kicks and a handball), a mark and 2 tackles in a 48-point loss to the Western Bulldogs.

Gold Coast select Jed Walter with pick No.3 in the 2023 National Draft.