Jacob Townsend

Jacob Townsend

Townsend in July 2017
Personal information
Date of birth (1993-06-20) 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
Debut Round 1, 2012, Greater Western Sydney
vs. Sydney, at ANZ Stadium
Height 187 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight 89 kg (196 lb)
Position(s) Midfielder
Club information
Current club Richmond
Number 21
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2012–2015 Greater Western Sydney 28 (4)
2016– Richmond 04 (0)
Total 32 (4)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 19, 2017.
Career highlights
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]

Statistics

Statistics are correct to the end of round 19, 2017[4]
Legend
 G  Goals  B  Behinds  K  Kicks  H  Handballs  D  Disposals  M  Marks  T  Tackles
Season Team # Games G B K H D M T G B K H D M T
Totals Averages (per game)
2012 Greater Western Sydney 31 11 2 3 50 38 88 25 37 0.2 0.3 4.5 3.5 8.0 2.3 3.4
2013 Greater Western Sydney 31 8 0 1 50 43 93 21 25 0.0 0.1 6.3 5.4 11.6 2.6 3.1
2014 Greater Western Sydney 31 8 1 3 47 37 84 17 60 0.1 0.4 5.9 4.6 10.6 2.1 7.5
2015 Greater Western Sydney 31 1 1 0 10 12 22 3 6 1.0 0.0 10.0 12.0 22.0 3.0 6.0
2016 Richmond 21 4 0 0 25 30 55 17 19 0.0 0.0 6.3 7.5 13.8 4.3 4.8
2017 Richmond 21 0
Career 32 4 7 182 160 342 83 147 0.1 0.2 5.7 5.0 10.7 2.6 4.6

References

  1. Byrne, Shannon (7 September 2010). "Jacob Townsend signs with Team GWS". ABC Online. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 12 November 2015.
  2. Cordy, Neil (23 March 2012). "GWS coach Kevin Sheedy bloods 17 for opener". Herald Sun. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 12 November 2015.
  3. Phelan, Jennifer (16 October 2015). "Tigers give Giants fourth-round pick for midfielder Jacob Townsend". AFL.com.au. Bigpond. Retrieved 12 November 2015.
  4. "Jacob Townsend". AFL Tables. Retrieved 22 March 2017.


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