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Harrison Jones (footballer)

For the Hawthorn footballer, see Harry Jones (footballer, born 1999).

Harrison Jones
Personal information
Date of birth (2001-02-25) 25 February 2001 (age 23)
Original team(s) Calder Cannons (NAB League)
Draft No. 30, 2019 national draft
Debut 20 March 2021, Essendon vs. Hawthorn, at Marvel Stadium
Height 196 cm (6 ft 5 in)
Weight 88 kg (194 lb)
Position(s) Forward
Club information
Current club Essendon
Number 23
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2020– Essendon 52 (53)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2024.
Career highlights
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Harrison Jones (born 25 February 2001) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for Essendon in the Australian Football League (AFL).

Early football

Jones played junior football with the Gisborne Rookies in the Riddell District Football League.[1] He attended Salesian College (Rupertswood) before moving to Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School, where he played football for the school.[2] His school football coach likened him to St Kilda great Nick Riewoldt due to his 'enormous work-rate'.[3] Jones played for the Calder Cannons in the NAB League,[4] where he played predominantly as a ruck. Over his two seasons with the Cannons, he played 15 games, averaged 9.3 hitouts and 12.8 disposals.[5] He also played for Vic Metro in the 2019 AFL Under 18 Championships, where he kicked 4 goals from 4 games, and averaged 9.3 disposals.[5]

AFL career

Jones was drafted by Essendon with pick 30 in the 2019 AFL draft, their first selection of the draft.[6]

Having not made a senior appearance in his first season at the club, Jones debuted in round 1 of the 2021 AFL season[7][8] On debut, Jones collected 13 disposals and kicked 3 behinds. In round 14 against Hawthorn, Jones was nominated for Rising Star kicking 2 goals and 1 behind.[9] The following week, Jones was nominated for Goal of the year against Melbourne.[10] Having played the first 16 matches of the season, Jones suffered a foot injury which ruled him out for the rest of the season.[11][12]

Jones' injury troubles continued over the next couple of seasons, with an ankle injury sidelining him for the first half of the 2022 season,[13] making his return in round 11.[14] In 2023, Jones only managed 5 matches before he was ruled out for the rest of the season with a stress fracture in his back, while also being sent for an ankle reconstruction with the goal of having his ankle issues fixed by the next season.[15] Jones signed a one-year extension to remain at Essendon for 2024.[16]

In 2024, Jones was finally able to put together a full season of football, playing 21 of a possible 23 games and deployed in a new role on the wing.[17][18] Jones hit a trigger on his contract for an extra season, having surpassed 10 games played in the season, to remain with the club for 2025.[19]

Statistics

Statistics are correct to the end of 2024.[20]
Legend
  G  
 Goals
  K  
 Kicks
  D  
 Disposals 
  T  
 Tackles
  B  
 Behinds 
  H  
 Handballs 
  M  
 Marks
Season Team No. Games Totals Averages (per game)
G B K H D M T G B K H D M T
2020 Essendon 23 0 — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
2021 Essendon 23 16 20 6 77 40 117 57 21 1.3 0.4 4.8 2.5 7.3 3.6 1.3
2022 Essendon 23 10 13 5 44 32 76 28 14 1.3 0.5 4.4 3.2 7.6 2.8 1.4
2023 Essendon 23 5 2 4 29 16 45 21 4 0.4 0.8 5.8 3.2 9.0 4.2 0.8
2024 Essendon 23 21 18 11 145 83 228 103 32 0.9 0.5 6.9 4.0 10.9 4.9 1.5
Career 52 53 26 295 171 466 209 71 1.0 0.5 5.7 3.3 9.0 4.0 1.4

References

  1. ^ Murray, Tara (2 December 2019). "Calder Cannons pair live AFL dream". Northern Star Weekly. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
  2. ^ Walsh, Conor (29 November 2019). "Dodoro's draft wrap". essendonfc.com.au. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
  3. ^ Higgins, Ben (4 July 2019). "Harry Jones bolts into AFL draft calculations, running ability compared to a great of the game". The Courier Mail. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
  4. ^ Ryan, Peter (28 November 2021). "Essendon recruit Jones to add forward depth as Daniher question remains". The Age. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
  5. ^ a b "Harrison Jones". Aussie Rules Draft Central. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
  6. ^ Walsh, Conor (28 November 2019). "Pick 30: Harrison Jones". essendonfc.com.au. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
  7. ^ Pereira, Aaron (18 March 2021). "Two debutants headline new-look Bombers outfit for Hawks clash". AFL Media. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
  8. ^ Cotton, Ben (18 March 2021). "Nik Cox and Harrison Jones two of FIVE Bombers to debut against Hawks". ZeroHanger. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
  9. ^ "Essendon vs Hawthorn - Player Stats". AFLTables. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
  10. ^ "Jones receives GOTY nomination". essendonfc.com.au. 28 June 2021. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  11. ^ "Rising Bomber ruled out, could miss season". afl.com.au. 17 July 2021.
  12. ^ "Surgery rules Bombers forward out of finals". theage.com.au. 23 August 2021.
  13. ^ "Big injury blow for Essendon on eve of season". afl.com.au. 12 March 2022.
  14. ^ "Saints swing axe on star after two games; Cats blood another debutant: Teams". Fox Sports (Australia). 27 May 2022.
  15. ^ "Bomber blow as young forward ruled out for the year". afl.com.au. 25 May 2023.
  16. ^ "Bryan, Jones sign on". Essendon Football Club. 4 September 2023.
  17. ^ "Jones revelling in new wing role". Essendon Football Club. 6 July 2024.
  18. ^ "Wing and a prayer: Role change invigorates injury-hit Don's career". Townsville Bulletin. 19 July 2024.
  19. ^ "Free agency set for change, Don in talks, latest on guns". afl.com.au. 30 May 2024.
  20. ^ "Harry Jones". AFLTables. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
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