The Red Lion Kangaroos' captain boosted his season tally to 80 after his latest outing in Bacchus Marsh on Saturday, drawing the star forward closer to breaking the 100-goal barrier for the third time in four seasons.

He fell four goals short of the feat last season.

Jordan returned to the field after a five-week break, including two East Point byes, for overseas work commitments alongside key Roos' midfielder Chris Banwell.

In his absence, no player has been able to kick within 10 goals of the 70 goals where he left off in round 11 against Darley.

Lake Wendouree's Robbie Gregg ranks second in the competition's leading goalkickers award on 59 majors, despite only a single goal against Redan.

Melton South forward Dane Grenfell (42 goals) has kicked his way into third spot after a six-goal haul in a 21-point loss to Darley.

Jordan's twin tower Glen Phelps (39 goals) is ranked fifth, adding five goals to his tally this round.

Darley star forward Callum Urch also slipped back into action on Saturday, having served a six-match ban, and marked his return with five goals to match five from teammate Jarrod Edwards.

Urch (38 goals) is ranked sixth in the Tony Lockett Medal stakes.

Jordan has matches against Sunbury and Melton South ahead to boost his tally before the finals.

Eight-time Con Burrow trophy holder Jim Gull (Daylesford) holds the BFL goalkicking record of 159 goals in a season (1961).