Jon Ballantyne (Australian rules footballer)
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| Personal information | |
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| Birth | June 29, 1969 , |
| Recruited from | Bairnsdale |
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| Debut | 1990, Footscray vs. , at |
| Team(s) | Western Bulldogs (1990-1993)
20 games, 46 goals Collingwood (1994-1995) 9 games, 0 goals |
| ¹ Statistics to end of 2005 season | |
| Career highlights | |
Jon Ballantyne (born 29 June 1969), was an Australian rules footballer in the AFL. He was recruited from Bairnsdale, Victoria and started his AFL career with Footscray.
[edit] Footscray/Western Bulldogs
Ballantyne debuted with the Bulldogs in 1990. He was used mostly as a spearhead, at a time when Danny Del-Re was considered the club's first choice full forward. Consequently, he managed only 20 games in four full seasons, although his return of 46 goals suggests that he was able to get amongst the goals when he was included in the team.
[edit] Collingwood Magpies
Collingwood offered a life line to Ballantyne's football career in 1994. He was tried in defence, mainly at full back, with reasonable success. A serious knee injury ended his football career prematurely, after a further 9 games with Collingwood in two seasons.
[edit] NFL Europe
Team: Scottish Claymores Position: Punter Height: 6-3/1.91 Weight: 203/92 College: None How acquired: National Player Selection 1999-2000
PRO CAREER: Jon returned to the Claymores line-up for his second season. Was signed by Denver Broncos during off-season during American Bowl week in Sydney, Australia last July. 1999 - Enjoys great punt average after having only one punt last season for 56 yards
COLLEGE/AMATEUR: Played amateur gridiron in Australia in the Victoria Gridiron Association
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