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Bennell with Melbourne in 2009
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| Full name | Jamie Bennell | ||
| Nickname(s) | JB | ||
| Date of birth | 7 June 1989 | ||
| Place of birth | Bunbury, Western Australia | ||
| Original team | Carey Park (SWFL) | ||
| Draft | 35th pick, 2008 National draft (MEL) 26th pick, 2013 Rookie draft (WCE) |
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| Position(s) | Small forward | ||
Jamie Bennell, born on June 7, 1990, is a former professional Australian rules footballer. He played for two teams in the Australian Football League (AFL): the Melbourne Football Club and the West Coast Eagles. Jamie started his AFL journey with Melbourne. He played 57 games for them. Later, he joined the West Coast Eagles. He played 30 more games there. Jamie is from Bunbury, Western Australia.
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Jamie Bennell's Football Journey
Early Days in Western Australia
Jamie Bennell grew up in Bunbury, Western Australia. He went to Bunbury Senior High School. Jamie started playing football for the Carey Park Football Club. This club is part of the South West Football League (SWFL). He also played for the junior teams of the Swan Districts Football Club. This was before he joined the AFL.
Playing for Melbourne Football Club
The Melbourne Football Club chose Jamie in the 2008 National draft. He was the 35th player picked. Jamie made his first AFL appearance in 2009. He played alongside Neville Jetta. Neville was also from Swan Districts. They had played together since primary school.
In his first year, Jamie mostly played in defense. He helped stop the other team's small forwards. He played 16 games that season. The next year, Jamie moved to play closer to the goals. He became a small forward. He even got nominations for "mark of the year" and "goal of the year." This was for a great play against the Western Bulldogs. In another game, he kicked four goals. This was his best game for goals. Jamie played 57 games for Melbourne. He left the club at the end of the 2012 season.
Time with West Coast Eagles
After leaving Melbourne, Jamie was picked again in the 2013 Rookie draft. This time, the West Coast Eagles chose him. He joined them in December 2012. Jamie played 30 games for the Eagles. He stayed with them until the end of the 2016 season. After that season, he left the West Coast Eagles.
Life After Playing Football
In 2023, Jamie Bennell joined the Hawthorn Football Club. He became their Indigenous Player Development Manager. This role helps support Indigenous players at the club. He also designed the club's special Indigenous Round guernsey for 2025.
