1. Jared Brennan was born on 28 July 1984 and is a former professional Australian rules footballer, who last represented the Gold Coast Football Club in the Australian Football League.
12 Facts About Jared Brennan
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Jared Brennan grew up a passionate rugby league supporter, but supported the Essendon Football Club in the AFL.
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Jared Brennan was first identified as a potential AFL talent during his All-Australian performance at the AFL Under 18 Championships and was co-captain of the Northern Territory side.
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Jared Brennan played senior football with Southern Districts where he was drafted to the AFL as the third draft pick in the 2002 AFL Draft.
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Jared Brennan made his debut for the Brisbane Lions in Round 4,2003 against Collingwood.
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Inconsistent form in his early career led to speculation that Jared Brennan would be traded to another club.
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Coach Leigh Matthews, switched him to the forward line in mid-2007, and against West Coast Eagles in Round 14, Jared Brennan appeared to come of age, leading the charge with four goals.
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Jared Brennan followed it up with a personal record of 7 goals against the Collingwood Football Club in round 17.
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Jared Brennan capped off his 2008 season with a top 5 placing in the 2008 Brisbane Lions best and fairest and selection in the Australian International Rules squad.
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Jared Brennan is well known for his flashy, unorthodox playing style and his tendency to carry the ball in one hand.
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Jared Brennan is often compared to former Brisbane premiership player Darryl White due to a similar playing style and the ability to play different positions.
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On 7 October 2010, a complicated three-way deal between the Gold Coast Suns, the Brisbane Lions and Collingwood saw Jared Brennan traded to the Suns.