| Jared Brennan | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Brennan at training with Brisbane in December 2008 | |||
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Jared Brennan | ||
| Date of birth | (1984-07-28)28 July 1984 (age 40) | ||
| Place of birth | Darwin,Northern Territory | ||
| Original team(s) | Southern Districts (NTFL) | ||
| Draft | No. 3,2002 National Draft,Brisbane Lions | ||
| Height | 195 cm (6 ft 5 in) | ||
| Weight | 95 kg (209 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Utility | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2003–2010 | Brisbane Lions | 119(75) | |
| 2011–2013 | Gold Coast | 54(26) | |
| Total | 173 (101) | ||
| International team honours | |||
| Years | Team | Games (Goals) | |
| 2008 | Australia | 2 | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2013. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
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| Sources:AFL Tables,AustralianFootball.com | |||
Jared Brennan (born 28 July 1984) is a former professionalAustralian rules footballer, who last represented theGold Coast Football Club in theAustralian Football League (AFL). He also previously represented theBrisbane Lions.
Brennan was born and raised in Darwin in the Northern Territory, where he playedrugby league[1] and Australian football at junior levels. Brennan grew up a passionate rugby league supporter, but also supported theEssendon Football Club in the AFL.[2]
Brennan was first identified as a potential AFL talent during his All-Australian performance at theAFL 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 withSouthern Districts where he was drafted to the AFL as the third draft pick in the2002 AFL Draft.[3]
Brennan made his debut for theBrisbane Lions in Round 4, 2003 againstCollingwood.[4]
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 againstWest 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 theCollingwood Football Club in round 17.[5]
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 2008Brisbane Lions best and fairest and selection in the AustralianInternational 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 playerDarryl White due to a similar playing style and the ability to play different positions.
On 7 October 2010, a complicated three-way deal between theGold Coast Suns, the Brisbane Lions andCollingwood saw Brennan traded to the Suns.[6]
At the end of the 2013 season Brennan retired from the game.
