Jared Petrenko facts for kids
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| Full name | Jared Petrenko | ||
| Date of birth | 22 December 1989 | ||
| Place of birth | South Australia, Australia | ||
| Original team | Woodville-West Torrens (SANFL) | ||
| Draft | No. 25, 2008 Rookie Draft | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder / Forward | ||
| Other occupation | Coordinator (APY) | ||
Jared Petrenko (born 22 December 1989) is a former professional Australian rules footballer. He played for the Adelaide Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL) from 2008 to 2014. Jared now plays for the Port Douglas Crocs in AFL Cairns.
Jared's Football Journey
Before joining the AFL, Jared played football for the Woodville-West Torrens Football Club. This team is part of the SANFL.
The Crows chose him in the 2007 Rookie Draft. He was the 25th player picked.
Jared started on the 'rookie list'. This is like a training squad for new players. Later, he moved to the 'senior list'. This meant he could play in the main AFL games.
He made his AFL debut in 2009. His first game was against Collingwood. Jared was known for his speed and strong tackling.
After the 2014 AFL season, Jared was 'delisted'. This means his contract with the Adelaide Crows ended.
In February 2015, Jared got a short contract with Essendon. He played as a "top-up" player. This happened because many Essendon players could not play at that time.
About Jared
Jared moved to Seaford, South Australia in 1992. He grew up in Henley Beach, South Australia. He went to Henley High School.
Jared has a mixed background. His family comes from both Indigenous Australian and Ukrainian cultures. His Indigenous roots are with the Adnyamathanha people.
Jared has a son named Seb. He also appeared on a TV show called House Rules. He was on series 6 of the renovation show.
