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 52 (53)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 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).

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Early football

Jones played junior football with the Gisborne Rookies in the Riddell District Football League. [1] He attended Salesian College (Rupertswood) before moving to Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School, where he played football for the school. [2] His school football coach likened him to St Kilda great Nick Riewoldt due to his 'enormous work-rate'. [3] Jones played for the Calder Cannons in the NAB League, [4] 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. [5] 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. [5]

AFL career

Jones was drafted by Essendon with pick 30 in the 2019 AFL draft, their first selection of the draft. [6]

Having not made a senior appearance in his first season at the club, Jones debuted in round 1 of the 2021 AFL season [7] [8] On debut, Jones collected 13 disposals and kicked 3 behinds. In round 14 against Hawthorn, Jones was nominated for Rising Star kicking 2 goals and 1 behind. [9] The following week, Jones was nominated for Goal of the year against Melbourne. [10] Having played the first 16 matches of the season, Jones suffered a foot injury which ruled him out for the rest of the season. [11] [12]

Jones' injury troubles continued over the next couple of seasons, with an ankle injury sidelining him for the first half of the 2022 season, [13] making his return in round 11. [14] In 2023, Jones only managed 5 matches before he was ruled out for the rest of the season with a stress fracture in his back, while also being sent for an ankle reconstruction with the goal of having his ankle issues fixed by the next season. [15] Jones signed a one-year extension to remain at Essendon for 2024. [16]

In 2024, Jones was finally able to put together a full season of football, playing 21 of a possible 23 games and deployed in a new role on the wing. [17] [18] Jones hit a trigger on his contract for an extra season, having surpassed 10 games played in the season, to remain with the club for 2025. [19]

Statistics

Statistics are correct to the end of 2024. [20]
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
2024 Essendon 2321181114583228103320.90.56.94.010.94.91.5
Career525326295171466209711.00.55.73.39.04.01.4

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References

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  2. ↑ Walsh, Conor (29 November 2019). "Dodoro's draft wrap". essendonfc.com.au. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
  3. ↑ 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.
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  7. ↑ 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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  18. ↑ "Wing and a prayer: Role change invigorates injury-hit Don's career". Townsville Bulletin. 19 July 2024.
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