Harrison Jones (footballer)

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Harrison Jones
Personal information
Date of birth (2001-02-25) 25 February 2001 (age 23)
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
YearsClubGames (Goals)
2020– Essendon 35 (40)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 5, 2024.
Career highlights
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

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]

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Early football

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

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

Statistics are correct to the end of 2023. [13]
Legend
  G  
 Goals
  K  
 Kicks
  D  
 Disposals  
  T  
 Tackles
  B  
 Behinds  
  H  
 Handballs  
  M  
 Marks
SeasonTeamNo.GamesTotalsAverages (per game)
GBKHDMTGBKHDMT
2020 Essendon 230——————————————
2021 Essendon 2316206774011757211.30.44.82.57.33.61.3
2022 Essendon 231013544327628141.30.54.43.27.62.81.4
2023 Essendon 235242916452140.40.85.83.29.04.20.8
Career31351515088238106391.10.54.82.87.73.41.3

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References

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  2. ↑ 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.
  3. ↑ Walsh, Conor (28 November 2019). "Pick 30: Harrison Jones". essendonfc.com.au. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
  4. ↑ Murray, Tara (2 December 2019). "Calder Cannons pair live AFL dream". Northern Star Weekly. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
  5. ↑ Walsh, Conor (29 November 2019). "Dodoro's draft wrap". essendonfc.com.au. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
  6. ↑ 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.
  7. ↑ Ryan, Peter (28 November 2021). "Essendon recruit Jones to add forward depth as Daniher question remains". The Age. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
  8. 1 2 "Harrison Jones". Aussie Rules Draft Central. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
  9. ↑ Pereira, Aaron (18 March 2021). "Two debutants headline new-look Bombers outfit for Hawks clash". AFL Media. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
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