Jarrod Brander
Jarrod Brander is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for the West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League. He is a key forward. Brander made his debut in round 13, 2018 against the Sydney Swans at the SCG.
Originally from Mildura, Brander was part of the GWS Giants Academy as a teenager. He was ruled ineligible to join the Giants as an academy selection because the academy's zones were scaled back. Brander stated he was content with the decision. He played cricket for Geelong Grammar and football for the Bendigo Pioneers. Brander was drafted by West Coast with pick 13 in the 2017 national draft and wears number 10. He played in a practice match against Fremantle at Lathlain Park, earning praise from The West Australian's chief football writer Mark Duffield. Brander is touted as a successor to key forward Josh Kennedy. He signed a two-year contract with West Coast, tying him to the club until 2021.
