Jarman Impey facts for kids
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Impey playing for Hawthorn in April 2018
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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Jarman Impey | ||
| Date of birth | 9 July 1995 | ||
| Original team | Murray Bushrangers (TAC Cup) | ||
| Draft | No. 21, 2013 national draft | ||
| Debut | Round 1, 2014, Port Adelaide v. Carlton, at Etihad Stadium |
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| Position(s) | Defender | ||
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| Current club | Hawthorn | ||
| Number | 4 | ||
Jarman Impey was born on 9 July 1995. He is a professional Australian rules football player. He currently plays for the Hawthorn Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). Before joining Hawthorn, he played for the Port Adelaide Football Club from 2014 to 2017.
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Early Life and Football Start
Jarman Impey grew up in Shepparton, Victoria. He is from the Yorta Yorta Indigenous community. He started playing junior football with the Shepparton Swans. Later, he joined the Murray Bushrangers in the TAC Cup. This is a competition for young players. He also played for Victoria Country in the 2013 AFL Under 18 Championships.
Jarman Impey's AFL Career
Starting at Port Adelaide
Jarman was chosen by Port Adelaide in the 2013 AFL draft. He was their first pick, number 21 overall. He played his first AFL game in 2014 against Carlton.
When he first started, Jarman often played as a back pocket defender. His job was to stop small, fast forwards from scoring. He had good success against famous players like Hayden Ballantyne and Eddie Betts. In 2014, he was even nominated for the NAB Rising Star award. This award celebrates young players who show great promise.
Moving Forward: New Roles and Success
In 2015, Jarman had a small setback with a hamstring injury. But he quickly returned to play. He kept improving as a defender. In one game against Carlton, he had a career-high twenty-three disposals. This means he got the ball 23 times.
In 2016, Jarman moved to play in Port Adelaide's forward line. He did very well as a small forward. He even kicked three goals in a game against Richmond. This helped his team win. That year, he won the Gavin Wanganeen Medal. This award is for Port Adelaide's best player under 21.
At the start of the 2017 season, Jarman missed the first game. This was due to a club suspension for breaking a team rule. But he quickly bounced back. In a game against Brisbane Lions, he kicked a career-high four goals.
Joining Hawthorn Football Club
In 2017, Jarman Impey moved to the Hawthorn Football Club. This happened during the trade period. This is when clubs can swap players.
In 2019, Jarman faced a tough challenge. He suffered a serious knee injury against Geelong. This injury, called an ACL injury, ended his season.
Honours and Achievements
Jarman Impey has achieved several notable things in his career:
Hawthorn
- McClelland Trophy: 2024
Individual Awards
- Gavin Wanganeen Medal: 2016 (Port Adelaide's best player under 21)
- Hawthorn most consistent player: 2019
- AFL Rising Star nominee: 2014
- Indigenous All-Stars team: 2015
