Jared Brennan
{{Short description|Australian rules footballer}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2021}}
{{Use Australian English|date=June 2011}}
{{Infobox AFL biography
| name = Jared Brennan
| image = Jaredbrennan.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Brennan at training with Brisbane in December 2008
| fullname = Jared Brennan
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1984|07|28|df=y}}
| birth_place = Darwin, Northern Territory
| death_date =
| death_place =
| originalteam = Southern Districts (NTFL)
| draftpick = No. 3, 2002 National Draft, {{AFL BL}}
| height = 195 cm
| weight = 95 kg
| position = Utility
| statsend = 2013
| years1 = 2003–2010
| club1 = {{AFL BL}}
| games_goals1 = 119 {{0}}(75)
| years2 = 2011–2013
| club2 = {{AFL GC}}
| games_goals2 = {{0}}54 {{0}}(26)
| games_goalstotal = 173 (101)
| nationalyears1 = 2008
| nationalteam1 = Australia
| nationalgames_goals1 = 2
| careerhighlights = *Inaugural {{AFL GC}} team
- Rd 7 2011 Marcus Ashcroft Medal
- 2003 AFL Rising Star nominee
}}
Jared Brennan (born 28 July 1984) is a former professional Australian rules footballer, who last represented the Gold Coast Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). He also previously represented the Brisbane Lions.
Early life
Brennan was born and raised in Darwin in the Northern Territory, where he played rugby league[http://www.ntnews.com.au/article/2010/06/03/152731_ntsport.html Folau will deliver] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120319155436/http://www.ntnews.com.au/article/2010/06/03/152731_ntsport.html |date=19 March 2012 }} by GREY MORRIS for Northern Territory News 3 June 2010 and Australian football at junior levels. Brennan grew up a passionate rugby league supporter, but also supported the Essendon Football Club in the AFL.[http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/brennan-stays-with-lions/story-e6frfglf-1111114718864 Jared Brennan stays with Brisbane Lions] by Grey Morris From: Herald Sun 25 October 2007
Brennan was first identified as a potential AFL talent during his All-Australian performance at the AFL Under 18 Championships and was co-captain of the Northern Territory side. Brennan's unique ball skills and agility displayed his indigenous heritage with a liking to Daryl White.
He played senior football with Southern Districts where he was drafted to the AFL as the third draft pick in the 2002 AFL Draft.{{Cite web |date=2003-04-22 |title=Brennan is round four National Rising Star |url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/470873/brennan-is-round-four-national-rising-star |access-date=2024-06-08 |website=afl.com.au |language=en}}
AFL career
=Brisbane Lions career (2003–2010)=
Brennan made his debut for the Brisbane Lions in Round 4, 2003 against Collingwood.{{Cite web |date=2009-09-03 |title=Lion pack enters new territory |url=https://www.lions.com.au/news/773967/lion-pack-enters-new-territory |access-date=2024-06-08 |website=lions.com.au |language=en}}
Inconsistent form in his early career led to speculation that Brennan would be traded to another club. Coach Leigh Matthews, switched him to the forward line in mid-2007, and against West Coast Eagles in Round 14, Brennan appeared to come of age, leading the charge with four goals.
He followed it up with a personal record of 7 goals against the Collingwood Football Club in round 17.{{Cite web |url=http://www.realfooty.com.au/news/news/lions-notch-record-win/2007/07/28/1185339326536.html |title=Lions notch record win |access-date=1 August 2007 |archive-date=30 September 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070930160158/http://www.realfooty.com.au/news/news/lions-notch-record-win/2007/07/28/1185339326536.html |url-status=dead }}
Season 2008 was arguably Brennan's most consistent to date. Used predominantly as an impact player in the midfield, Brennan proved himself to be a capable clearance winner and played a decisive hand in several close victories. Brennan capped off his 2008 season with a top 5 placing in the 2008 Brisbane Lions best and fairest and selection in the Australian International Rules squad.
Brennan is well known for his flashy, unorthodox playing style and his tendency to carry the ball in one hand.
He is often compared to former Brisbane premiership player Darryl White due to a similar playing style and the ability to play different positions.
=Gold Coast career (2011–2013)=
On 7 October 2010, a complicated three-way deal between the Gold Coast Suns, the Brisbane Lions and Collingwood saw Brennan traded to the Suns.
[https://web.archive.org/web/20101010023303/http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/39999/default.aspx Suns' deal for Brennan]
At the end of the 2013 season Brennan retired from the game.
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
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- {{GCplayer}}
- {{AFL Tables|J/Jared_Brennan}}
{{Inaugural Gold Coast Football Club team}}
{{Marcus Ashcroft Medal}}
{{2003 AFL Rising Star nominees}}
{{2008 Australian international rules team}}
{{2002 AFL national draft}}
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Category:Brisbane Lions players
Category:Southern Districts Football Club players
Category:Australian people of Dutch descent
Category:Gold Coast Football Club players
Category:Northern Territory Football Club players
Category:Southport Australian Football Club players
Category:Australia international rules football team players
Category:Australian rules footballers from Darwin, Northern Territory