Jarrod Brander

Jarrod Brander
Personal information
Date of birth (1999-02-11) 11 February 1999
Original team(s) Geelong Grammar, Bendigo Pioneers
Draft 13, 2017 national draft
Debut June 15, 2018, West Coast Eagles
vs. Sydney Swans, at the SCG
Height 195 cm (6 ft 5 in)
Weight 90 kg (198 lb)
Position(s) Key forward
Club information
Current club West Coast
Number 10
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2018– West Coast 1 (0)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 13, 2018.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Jarrod Brander is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for the West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League (AFL). He is a key forward.[1] Brander made his debut in round 13, 2018 against the Sydney Swans at the SCG.[2]

Originally from Mildura,[3] Brander was part of the GWS Giants Academy as a teenager. He was ruled ineligible to join the Giants as an academy selection because the academy's zones were scaled back. Brander stated he was content with the decision. He played cricket for Geelong Grammar and football for the Bendigo Pioneers.[4] Brander was drafted by West Coast with pick 13 in the 2017 national draft and wears number 10.[1] He played in a practice match against Fremantle at Lathlain Park, earning praise from The West Australian's chief football writer Mark Duffield.[5] Brander is touted as a successor to key forward Josh Kennedy.[3] He signed a two-year contract with West Coast, tying him to the club until 2021.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 "Jarrod Brander". westcoasteagles.com.au. Retrieved 2018-06-17.
  2. ↑ "Team announcement: Liam Ryan to take flight under Friday night lights". westcoasteagles.com.au. 2018-06-14. Retrieved 2018-06-17.
  3. 1 2 3 "Brand new deal for Eagles' Kennedy successor". afl.com.au. 2018-05-18. Retrieved 2018-06-17.
  4. ↑ Twomey, Callum (2017-04-13). "Clubs lining up after Giants lose academy star". afl.com.au. Retrieved 2018-06-17.
  5. ↑ "Impressive signs from Eagles youngster". The West Australian. 2018-03-06. Retrieved 2018-06-17.

Jarrod Brander's profile on the official website of the West Coast Eagles

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