Jacob Townsend
Appearance
Jacob Townsend | |||
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Personal information | |||
Date of birth | 20 June 1993 | ||
Place of birth | Leeton, New South Wales | ||
Original team(s) | Leeton-Whitton (Riverina Football League) | ||
Draft | 2010 NSW Zone Selection, Greater Western Sydney | ||
Height / weight | 187cm / 89kg | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Club information | |||
Current club | Richmond | ||
Number | 21 | ||
Career highlights | |||
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Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
Jacob Townsend (born 20 June 1993) is a professional Australian rules footballer who plays for the Richmond Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was recruited by the Greater Western Sydney Giants through zoning concessions.[1] He made his debut in round 1, 2012 against Sydney at ANZ Stadium.[2]
In October 2015, he was traded to Richmond.[3]
References
- ^ Byrne, Shannon (7 September 2010). "Jacob Townsend signs with Team GWS". ABC Online. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 12 November 2015.
- ^ Cordy, Neil (23 March 2012). "GWS coach Kevin Sheedy bloods 17 for opener". Herald Sun. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 12 November 2015.
- ^ Phelan, Jennifer (16 October 2015). "Tigers give Giants fourth-round pick for midfielder Jacob Townsend". AFL.com.au. Bigpond. Retrieved 12 November 2015.
External links
- Jacob Townsend's profile on the official website of the Richmond Football Club
- Jacob Townsend's playing statistics from AFL Tables