Jared Brennan
Australian rules footballer
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 and Australian football at junior levels. Brennan grew up a passionate rugby league supporter, but also supported the Essendon Football Club in the AFL.
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.
AFL career
Brisbane Lions career (2003–2010)
Brennan made his debut for the Brisbane Lions in Round 4, 2003 against Collingwood.
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.
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