Career
He was recruited to the club with the 49th selection in the 2010 American Federation of Labor-Congress Draft from the Lauderdale Football Club in Tasmania. Gillbee made his debut in the final round of the Gold Coast"s first season, 2011, against Hawthorn. He was named the Sun"s best player for the season in their reserves team that plays in the North East Australian Football League (NEAFL).
He is the son of Steve Gillbee who played over 200 games for Hobart Football Club.
In 2008 Jacob made his senior football debut at the age of 15 for the Lauderdale Football Club in the Southern Football League. On Australia Day in 2013, Gillbee failed a random breath test whilst driving in Broadbeach, Queensland, recording a blood alcohol content of 0.137.
