Jonathan Freeman

Jonathan Freeman (born 27 April 1994) is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played for the Brisbane Lions in the Australian Football League (AFL).

Early life

Before his AFL career, Freeman was a part of Brisbane's Academy program, which would give Brisbane priority access to him when it came time for him to be drafted. Though he was eligible for the 2012 AFL draft and a physical fit to play as a key forward, he was overlooked by every club due to issues with his marking ability. Academy coach Ashley Drake attributed this to eye problems, similar to former Lions player Alastair Lynch, and Freeman consulted an eye doctor to help fix the issue. At the 2013 AFL draft, attempted to draft him with pick 42, but as he was in Brisbane's Academy program they were able to draft him with pick 59 instead, becoming the first person from the program to make it to Brisbane's senior list. He was delisted at the conclusion of the 2017 season.

QAFL Freeman kicked 5 goals for in the club's winning 2023 QAFL Grand Final.

Statistics

Statistics are correct to the end of the 2017 season

14 16 11 49 39 88 39 13 1.1 0.8 3.5 2.8 6.3 2.8 0.9