Scott Jones (Australian footballer)

Scott Jones (born 20 May 1995) is an Australian rules football player who played for Fremantle Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).

Scott Jones
Personal information
Full name Scott Jones
Date of birth (1995-05-20) 20 May 1995
Original team(s) East Perth (WAFL)
Draft No. 75, 2017 national draft
Height 205 cm (6 ft 9 in)
Weight 115 kg (254 lb)
Position(s) Ruckman
Club information
Current club East Perth
Number 28
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2018–2019 Fremantle 6 (2)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2019.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

He grew up in Busselton before moving to Perth and playing for East Perth in the West Australian Football League (WAFL). A number of injuries, including a broken leg, broken foot and a dislocated AC joint, affected his junior and early senior career.[1] He was selected by Fremantle with their eighth and last selection, the 75th overall, in the 2017 AFL national draft.[2]

Jones made his AFL debut for Fremantle in the round 11 of the 2018 AFL season, alongside fellow debutant Stefan Giro.[3]

He was delisted by Fremantle at the end of the 2019 AFL season,[4] and returned to play for East Perth in the 2020 WAFL season.[5]

References
  1. "AFL combine reward for emerging Royal Jones". The West Australian. 9 August 2017. Retrieved 2 June 2018.
  2. Lacy, Bridget (25 November 2017). "New Docker Jones plans to seek out Sandilands". The West Australian. Retrieved 2 June 2018.
  3. Chadwick, Justin (1 June 2018). "Axe comes down on Dockers veterans in AFL". The Area News. Retrieved 1 June 2018.
  4. "Dockers make further two list changes". www.sen.com.au. Retrieved 16 October 2019.
  5. "Royals Sign Scott Jones". East Perth Football Club. Retrieved 1 August 2020.
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