Jeff Garlett facts for kids
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Garlett playing for Melbourne in June 2019
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| Full name | Jeffrey Garlett | ||
| Date of birth | 3 August 1989 | ||
| Place of birth | Perth, Western Australia | ||
| Original team | Swan Districts (WAFL) | ||
| Draft | No. 6, 2009 rookie draft | ||
| Debut | Round 1, 2009, Carlton v. Richmond, at MCG |
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| Position(s) | Forward | ||
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| Current club | Melbourne | ||
| Number | 36 | ||
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Jeffrey Garlett (born 3 August 1989) is a former Australian rules football player. He played for the Melbourne Football Club and the Carlton Football Club. Both teams are part of the Australian Football League (AFL). Jeff is also of Indigenous Australian heritage.
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Jeff Garlett's Early Life and Football Beginnings
Jeff Garlett started playing football in his hometown of Burracoppin. Later, he joined the Swan Districts Football Club in 2007. This club plays in the West Australian Football League (WAFL). He lived with Anne and Maurice Embley, who were parents to other Swan Districts players. Jeff played 21 games for Swan Districts between 2007 and 2008.
Jeff Garlett's AFL Career Journey
Playing for Carlton (2009–2014)
The Carlton Football Club picked Jeff Garlett in the 2009 Rookie Draft. He was the sixth player chosen. He joined his teammate from Swan Districts, Chris Yarran, at Carlton. Chris was also an Indigenous player.
Jeff played well in Carlton's pre-season games in 2009. He was then moved from the rookie list to the main team. He made his official debut in Round 1 of the 2009 AFL season. This game was against Richmond at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. In his very first game, he scored a goal with his first kick! Jeff played ten games for Carlton in 2009 and scored twelve goals.
In 2010, Jeff became a regular player for Carlton. He scored a personal best of six goals in one game against Essendon. Because of this great performance, he was nominated for the NAB Rising Star award for that round. He finished sixth overall for the award. Jeff played twenty games that year and was one of the club's best players. He was part of a group of small forwards known as "Setanta's Little Helpers."
Jeff signed a new two-year contract with Carlton and became a senior player in 2011. He played every game that year and kicked 50 goals.
Playing for Melbourne (2015–2019)
On 9 October 2014, Jeff Garlett moved to the Melbourne Football Club. This happened after an event involving him and a teammate. He played 78 games for Melbourne. In 2017, he was the leading goalkicker for the club. Jeff was no longer part of the Melbourne team after the 2019 season.
Jeff Garlett's Playing Style
Jeff Garlett was known as a small forward. This means he played close to the goal to score points. His best skills were his speed and his ability to tackle opponents. Even though he was not a big player, his speed and tackling were very effective. He put a lot of pressure on the other team's players.
Jeff Garlett's Family Life
Jeff Garlett has many family members who also play Australian rules football. He is cousins with famous players like Lance Franklin, Cruize Garlett, and Des Headland. He is also the nephew of Leon Davis. Jeff has a son, who was born in 2012.
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Jeff Garlett playing for Melbourne in June 2019
