Jacob Townsend

Jacob Townsend
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
Height/Weight 187cm / 89kg
Position(s) Midfielder
Club information
Current club Richmond
Number 21
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2012–2015
2016–
Total
Greater Western Sydney
Richmond
28 (1)
1 (0)
29 (1)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of Round 1, 2016 season.
Career highlights

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

  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.

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