Jarrod Brander

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]

Jarrod Brander
Personal information
Date of birth (1999-02-11) 11 February 1999
Original team(s) Bendigo Pioneers (TAC Cup)
Draft No. 13, 2017 national draft
Debut June 15, 2018, West Coast
vs. Sydney, at the SCG
Height 195 cm (6 ft 5 in)
Weight 92 kg (203 lb)
Position(s) Key forward
Club information
Current club West Coast
Number 10
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2018– West Coast 11 (0)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2020.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

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. "Jarrod Brander". westcoasteagles.com.au. Archived from the original on 5 March 2019. Retrieved 17 June 2018.
  2. "Team announcement: Liam Ryan to take flight under Friday night lights". westcoasteagles.com.au. 14 June 2018. Archived from the original on 17 June 2018. Retrieved 17 June 2018.
  3. "Brand new deal for Eagles' Kennedy successor". afl.com.au. 18 May 2018. Retrieved 17 June 2018.
  4. Twomey, Callum (13 April 2017). "Clubs lining up after Giants lose academy star". afl.com.au. Retrieved 17 June 2018.
  5. "Impressive signs from Eagles youngster". The West Australian. 6 March 2018. Retrieved 17 June 2018.
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