Jackson Nelson

Jackson Nelson (born 15 March 1996) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League (AFL). He is a defender, but has played in the midfield. In his youth career he played for the Geelong Falcons, and represented Vic Country at the AFL Under 18 Championships. Nelson was drafted by West Coast with pick 51 in the 2014 national draft, and made his AFL debut in the opening round of the 2015 AFL season. As of 2018 he has played 42 games for the club.

Not to be confused with Marjorie Jackson-Nelson.

Jackson Nelson
Nelson playing for West Coast in July 2019
Personal information
Date of birth (1996-03-15) 15 March 1996
Original team(s) Geelong Falcons (TAC Cup)
Draft No. 51, 2014 national draft, West Coast
Height 187 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight 85 kg (187 lb)
Position(s) Defender
Club information
Current club West Coast
Number 30
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2015– West Coast 70 (1)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2020.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Junior career

Nelson played junior football for St Mary's.[1] He later represented the Geelong Falcons in the TAC Cup, where he played 12 matches while averaging 20 disposals. In 2014, he played for Vic Country at the AFL Under 18 Championships, averaging four tackles and 12 disposals in six matches. Nelson was drafted by West Coast with pick 51 in the 2014 national draft.[2]

AFL career

Nelson made his AFL debut in the opening round of the 2015 AFL season[3] after impressing coach Adam Simpson during the NAB Challenge.[4] He played 11 games for West Coast in 2015[5] and nine with West Australian Football League (WAFL) affiliate East Perth.[6]

Nelson played the first four rounds of the 2016 AFL season before being dropped to the WAFL. He responded with a strong performance against Swan Districts, playing a midfield role rather than defence. He amassed 29 touches, six tackles, seven marks and six inside-50s.[7] Nelson finished the year with eight matches in the AFL[5] and the WAFL.[6]

He strung five matches together at the start of the 2017 AFL season, before breaking his wrist in the second quarter of a loss to Hawthorn.[8] Despite the injury, Nelson recorded five tackles and 17 possessions after carrying on the match.[8] He missed three weeks of football, although he continued running in training, and returned with a 15-disposal, one-goal effort for East Perth.[9] In July, Nelson extended his contract by two years (until 2019).[10] He played 13 AFL matches[5] and two WAFL matches[6] for the year, polling one vote in East Perth's best and fairest.[11]

In 2018, Nelson played 10 AFL matches[5] but missed the grand final.[12] He played nine games in the WAFL,[6] including a match against Perth in which he was reported for striking Cody Ninyette. Nelson received a one-match suspension.[13]

References
  1. "Jackson Nelson". westcoasteagles.com.au. Retrieved 25 November 2018.
  2. "Pick 51: Jackson Nelson". westcoasteagles.com.au. 27 November 2014. Retrieved 25 November 2018.
  3. "Tom Lamb and Jackson Nelson to debut for West Coast Eagles in season opener". PerthNow. Australian Associated Press. 2 April 2015. Retrieved 27 November 2018.
  4. Malcolm, Alex (29 March 2015). "Eagle draftees set for early start as Simpson puts his faith in youth". afl.com.au. Retrieved 25 November 2018.
  5. "Jackson Nelson". AFL Tables. Retrieved 25 November 2018.
  6. "Jackson NELSON". wafl.com.au. Retrieved 25 November 2018.
  7. Miller, Dale (16 May 2016). "Nelson stakes midfield claim". The West Australian. Retrieved 25 November 2018.
  8. King, Travis (25 April 2017). "Dashing Eagle out for a month with broken wrist". afl.com.au. Retrieved 25 November 2018.
  9. Lacy, Bridget (24 May 2017). "West Coast defender Jackson Nelson declares himself ready should coach Adam Simpson call on him for Sunday's clash with GWS". The West Australian. Retrieved 25 November 2018.
  10. Foster, Brendan (3 July 2017). "Dom Sheed and Jackson Nelson sign new two-year deals at West Coast". The Age. Retrieved 25 November 2018.
  11. Dickinson, Rhys (6 October 2017). "McInnes claims Royals' highest honour". westcoasteagles.com.au. Retrieved 25 November 2018.
  12. McGowan, Marc (27 September 2018). "TEAMS: Eagles, Pies lock in Grand Final sides". afl.com.au. Retrieved 25 November 2018.
  13. Dickinson, Rhys (1 August 2018). "Royals pip Perth at the post". westcoasteagles.com.au. Retrieved 25 November 2018.
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