Jeremy Finlayson facts for kids
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Finlayson playing for Greater Western Sydney in April 2018
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| Full name | Jeremy Finlayson | ||
| Date of birth | 9 February 1996 | ||
| Place of birth | Albury, New South Wales | ||
| Original team | Culcairn, Sydney Hills (NEAFL) | ||
| Draft | No. 85, 2014 national draft | ||
| Debut | Round 15, 2017, Greater Western Sydney v. Geelong, at Spotless Stadium |
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| Position(s) | Key forward / ruck | ||
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| Current club | Port Adelaide | ||
| Number | 11 | ||
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Jeremy Finlayson, born on February 9, 1996, is a professional Australian rules footballer. He plays for the Port Adelaide Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). Before joining Port Adelaide, he was first drafted to the Greater Western Sydney team.
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Early Life and Junior Football
Jeremy Finlayson was born in Culcairn, New South Wales. He comes from an Indigenous Australian family, specifically of Yorta Yorta descent.
Growing Up with Sports
As a kid, Jeremy enjoyed many different sports. He played cricket, lawn bowls, and tennis. However, his main focus was always Australian rules football.
High School and Junior Career
Jeremy went to Billabong High School in Culcairn. He played junior football for the Culcairn Lions in the Hume Football League. He even made his senior debut for the club in 2012 when he was just 16 years old.
Joining the Giants Academy
In late 2012, Jeremy moved to Sydney. He joined the GWS Giants' academy program full-time. This move helped him improve his skills and increase his chances of being drafted into the AFL. He finished his high school education at Patrician Brothers' College, Blacktown.
AFL Draft Selection
Jeremy's hard work paid off. He was selected by the GWS Giants with the 85th pick in the 2014 AFL draft.
AFL Career Highlights
Jeremy Finlayson officially started his AFL career in 2017.
Debut Game
He made his first appearance in an AFL game in Round 15 of the 2017 season. This exciting debut was against the Geelong team. The game took place at Spotless Stadium.
Moving to Port Adelaide
After the 2021 AFL season, Jeremy asked to be traded to the Port Adelaide club. He made this request for family reasons. He has been playing for Port Adelaide since 2022.
Career Achievements
In 2023, Jeremy was the leading goalkicker for the Port Adelaide Football Club. This means he scored the most goals for his team that year.
Personal Life
Jeremy Finlayson married Kellie Gardner in 2023. They have a daughter together.
External Links
- Jeremy Finlayson's profile on the official website of the Port Adelaide Football Club
- Jeremy Finlayson's playing statistics from AFL TablesLua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
- Jeremy Finlayson at AustralianFootball.comLua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
