Harrison Jones (born 25 February 2001) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for Essendon in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was recruited by the Essendon with pick 30 in the 2019 AFL draft.[1][2][3]
| Harrison Jones | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth | 25 February 2001 | ||
| Original team(s) | Calder Cannons (NAB League) | ||
| Draft | No. 30, 2019 national draft | ||
| Debut | 20 March 2021, Essendon vs. Hawthorn, at Marvel Stadium | ||
| Height | 196 cm (6 ft 5 in) | ||
| Weight | 88 kg (194 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Essendon | ||
| Number | 23 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2020– | Essendon | 37 (43) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 7, 2024. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
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| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Early football edit
Jones played junior football with the Gisborne Rookies in the Riddell District Football League.[4] He attended Salesian College (Rupertswood) before moving to Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School, where he played football for the school.[5] His school football coach likened him to St Kilda great Nick Riewoldt due to his 'enormous work-rate'.[6] Jones played for the Calder Cannons in the NAB League,[7] where he played predominantly as a ruck. Over his two seasons with the Cannons, he played 15 games, averaged 9.3 hitouts and 12.8 disposals.[8] He also played for Vic Metro in the 2019 AFL Under 18 Championships, where he kicked 4 goals from 4 games, and averaged 9.3 disposals.[8]
AFL career edit
Jones debuted in the opening round of the 2021 AFL season, but his season ended with a toe injury that required surgery[9][10] On debut, Jones collected 13 disposals and 3 behinds. In round 14 against Hawthorn, Jones was nominated for Rising Star kicking 2 goals and 1 behind, 14 touches and 8 marks.[11] The following week, Jones got nominated for Goal of the year against Melbourne.[12] Jones played 16 out of the possible 22 games in 2021. Jones played his first game in Round 11 in 2022. He scored 1 goal and had 8 disposals.
Statistics edit
- Statistics are correct to the end of 2023.[13]
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| Season | Team | No. | Games | Totals | Averages (per game) | ||||||||||||
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| G | B | K | H | D | M | T | G | B | K | H | D | M | T | ||||
| 2020 | Essendon | 23 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | Essendon | 23 | 16 | 20 | 6 | 77 | 40 | 117 | 57 | 21 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 4.8 | 2.5 | 7.3 | 3.6 | 1.3 |
| 2022 | Essendon | 23 | 10 | 13 | 5 | 44 | 32 | 76 | 28 | 14 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 4.4 | 3.2 | 7.6 | 2.8 | 1.4 |
| 2023 | Essendon | 23 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 29 | 16 | 45 | 21 | 4 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 5.8 | 3.2 | 9.0 | 4.2 | 0.8 |
| Career | 31 | 35 | 15 | 150 | 88 | 238 | 106 | 39 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 4.8 | 2.8 | 7.7 | 3.4 | 1.3 | ||
References edit
- ^ "Every Pick Of The 2019 AFL Draft". Triple M. 28 November 2019. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
- ^ Olle, Sarah (29 November 2019). "AFL draft gurus assess every club's draft haul – and there's some clear standouts". Fox Sports. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
- ^ Walsh, Conor (28 November 2019). "Pick 30: Harrison Jones". essendonfc.com.au. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
- ^ Murray, Tara (2 December 2019). "Calder Cannons pair live AFL dream". Northern Star Weekly. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
- ^ Walsh, Conor (29 November 2019). "Dodoro's draft wrap". essendonfc.com.au. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
- ^ Higgins, Ben (4 July 2019). "Harry Jones bolts into AFL draft calculations, running ability compared to a great of the game". The Courier Mail. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
- ^ Ryan, Peter (28 November 2021). "Essendon recruit Jones to add forward depth as Daniher question remains". The Age. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
- ^ a b "Harrison Jones". Aussie Rules Draft Central. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
- ^ Pereira, Aaron (18 March 2021). "Two debutants headline new-look Bombers outfit for Hawks clash". AFL Media. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
- ^ Cotton, Ben (18 March 2021). "Nik Cox and Harrison Jones two of FIVE Bombers to debut against Hawks". ZeroHanger. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
- ^ "Essendon vs Hawthorn - Player Stats". AFLTables. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
- ^ "Jones receives GOTY nomination". essendonfc.com.au. 28 June 2021. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
- ^ "Harry Jones". AFLTables. Retrieved 17 May 2021.