Jared Brennan

Jared Brennan at Brisbane Lions pre-season training, December 2008.
Personal information
Birth	28 July 1984 (1984-07-28) (age 25)
Recruited from	Southern Districts
Height and weight	192cm / 95kg
Playing career¹
Debut	Round 4, 17 April 2003, Brisbane Lions vs. Collingwood, at the Gabba
Team(s)	Brisbane Lions (2003-) 101 games, 66 goals
¹ Statistics to end of 2009 season
Career highlights
Brisbane Lions AFL National Rising Star Nominee 2003.

Jared Brennan (born 28 July 1984) is an Australian rules footballer in the Australian Football League.

[edit] Overview

Brennan was recruited as the number 3 draft pick in the 2002 AFL Draft from Southern Districts in the Northern Territory.

He made his debut for the Brisbane Lions in Round 4, 2003 against Collingwood.

Inconsistent form in his early career led to persistent 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 4 goals.

He followed it up with a personal record of 7 goals against the Collingwood Football Club in round 17.^[1]

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 club championship 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.

[edit] Personal life

Jared lives with his wife Sharai and their two daughters named Leila and Emma.

[edit] References

[edit] External links

• Jared Brennan profile on the Official AFL Website of the Brisbane Lions Football Club
• Jared Brennan's statistics from AFL Tables

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