Jed Bews

Jed Bews (born 14 December 1993) is an Australian rules footballer for the Geelong Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was drafted with the 86th pick in the 2011 AFL Draft[1] under the father-son rule.[2][3][4][5] His father Andrew Bews also played for the Geelong Football Club he wore the number 27, Jed was offered this number but decided against it instead he was given number 24.[6] Jed made his AFL debut in round 9 of the 2014 season against Fremantle.[7] Bews plays primarily as a defender standing 186 cm tall and weighing in at 88 kg.[8][9]

Jed Bews
Bews playing for Geelong in August 2018
Personal information
Full name Jed Bews
Date of birth (1993-12-14) 14 December 1993
Original team(s) Leopold (GFL)
Geelong Falcons (TAC Cup)
Draft No. 86 (F/S), 2011 national draft
Height 186 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight 88 kg (194 lb)
Position(s) Defender
Club information
Current club Geelong
Number 24
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2012– Geelong 86 (10)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of Round 4, 2020.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Prior to being drafted, Bews was a talented young athlete who competed as a pole vaulter. He became a junior national champion and posted a best jump of 4.65 meters.[10][11]

References
  1. "GEELONG - 2011 AFL Draft". Herald Sun. 24 November 2011. Retrieved 25 November 2011.
  2. "Cats get Bews". www.geelongcats.com.au. Archived from the original on 10 November 2011. Retrieved 25 November 2011.
  3. "New Bews is good news for Cats". Geelong Advertiser. 11 October 2011. Archived from the original on 13 December 2011. Retrieved 25 November 2011.
  4. "Three clubs snare father-son picks". The Age. 10 October 2011. Retrieved 25 November 2011.
  5. "Cats to pounce on Jed Bews under father-son rule". Herald Sun. 7 October 2011. Retrieved 25 November 2011.
  6. McNicol, Adam (30 November 2011). "Prime number". afl.com.au. Archived from the original on 3 January 2012.
  7. "Cats unveil first debutant of year". NewsComAu. Retrieved 23 September 2018.
  8. "Jed Bews of the Geelong Cats AFL Games Played Stats". www.footywire.com. Retrieved 23 September 2018.
  9. "Jed Bews | Geelong Cats | Player profile, AFL contract, stats and news | Zero Hanger". Zero Hanger. Retrieved 23 September 2018.
  10. "The 6 unlikely footballers holding Geelong's defence together". THE HICKEY STAND. 26 April 2018. Retrieved 23 September 2018.
  11. "Your club's hidden talents - AFL.com.au". afl.com.au. Retrieved 23 September 2018.
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