Jordon Ronald Sweet (born 2 February 1998) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the Port Adelaide Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was recruited by the Western Bulldogs with the 23rd draft pick in the 2019 AFL rookie draft.[2] He previously played for the Western Bulldogs
| Jordon Sweet | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Jordon Ronald Sweet[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 2 February 1998 | ||
| Original team(s) | North Adelaide (SANFL) | ||
| Draft | No. 23, 2019 AFL rookie draft, Western Bulldogs | ||
| Debut | Round 5, 2021, Western Bulldogs vs. Gold Coast, at Docklands Stadium | ||
| Height | 2.05 m (6 ft 9 in) | ||
| Weight | 103 kg (227 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Ruck | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Port Adelaide | ||
| Number | 24 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2019–2023 | Western Bulldogs | 11 (2) | |
| 2024– | Port Adelaide | 17 (4) | |
| Total | 28 (6) | ||
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2024. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
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| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Early football
editSweet began his football career at Ingle Farm Junior Football Club in the inner north of Adelaide. He played from 2010 to 2011 in the Under 12s and 14 divisions, playing a total of 41 games with the club before moving to Tea Tree Gully Football Club, where he played 35 games in the Under 15s and Under 16s revisions.[3] He then stepped up and began playing for North Adelaide, playing eight games over two years, including a premiership in the latter where he kicked one goal and had 24 hitouts.[4]
AFL career
editWestern Bulldogs (2019–2023)
editSweet stayed behind other young ruckman Tim English in the pecking order of team selection. He got his chance to debut when main ruckman Stefan Martin was rested in the 5th round of the 2021 AFL season.[5][6] On debut, Sweet collected eight disposals and 31 hitouts.[7] He was omitted the next week, but again returned in Round 8 when Martin was out with Achilles soreness.[8] He kicked his first career goal in that game.[9]
Port Adelaide (2024–present)
editAt the conclusion of the 2023 AFL season, Sweet requested a trade back to his native South Australia to play for Port Adelaide.[10] Sweet made his debut for Port Adelaide during Round 6 of the 2024 AFL season at the MCG against Collingwood.[11]
Statistics
edit- Statistics are correct to the end of the 2024 season.[12]
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Goals | K
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Kicks | D
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Disposals | T
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Tackles |
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Behinds | H
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Handballs | M
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Marks | H/O
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Hit-outs |
| Season | Team | No. | Games | Totals | Averages (per game) | ||||||||||||||
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| G | B | K | H | D | M | T | H/O | G | B | K | H | D | M | T | H/O | ||||
| 2021 | Western Bulldogs | 41 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 21 | 22 | 43 | 12 | 19 | 99 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 8.6 | 2.4 | 3.8 | 19.8 |
| 2022 | Western Bulldogs | 41 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 26 | 47 | 9 | 25 | 136 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 3.5 | 4.3 | 7.8 | 1.5 | 4.2 | 22.7 |
| 2023 | Western Bulldogs | 41 | 0 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2024 | Port Adelaide | 24 | 17 | 4 | 4 | 71 | 97 | 168 | 35 | 85 | 598 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 4.2 | 5.7 | 9.9 | 2.1 | 5.0 | 35.2 |
| Career | 28 | 6 | 6 | 113 | 145 | 258 | 56 | 129 | 833 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 4.0 | 5.1 | 9.2 | 2.0 | 4.6 | 29.8 | ||
References
edit- ^ "Sweet, Jordon Ronald – NAFC History Database". North Adelaide Football Club. 11 October 2023. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
- ^ Balmer, Matt (23 November 2018). "AFL Rookie Draft 2018: Tom Jok lands at Essendon as players get rookie lifelines". Fox Sports. Retrieved 14 May 2021.
- ^ "Tea Tree Gully FC 16Red". SportsTG. Retrieved 14 May 2021.
- ^ "Jordon Sweet". SANFL. Retrieved 14 May 2021.
- ^ "Sweet to debut". Western Bulldogs Media. 16 April 2021. Retrieved 14 May 2021.
- ^ Cotton, Ben (16 April 2021). "Bulldogs ruckman Jordon Sweet finally earns AFL debut". ZeroHanger. Retrieved 14 May 2021.
- ^ "Western Bulldogs vs Gold Coast - Player Stats". AFLTables. Retrieved 14 May 2021.
- ^ "AFL TEAM - Round 8". Western Bulldogs Media. 8 May 2021. Retrieved 14 May 2021.
- ^ Heslop, Jeb (12 May 2021). "AFL Round 8 rookie report". The Roar. Retrieved 14 May 2021.
- ^ "Sweet spot: Ruckman picks preferred home for off-season move". Martin Smith. 13 September 2023. Retrieved 4 August 2024.
- ^ "Selection: Sweet set for Power debut". Jamie Anderson. 18 April 2024. Retrieved 4 August 2024.
- ^ "Jordon Sweet AFL". Port Adelaide Media. 4 August 2024. Retrieved 4 August 2024.
External links
edit- Jordon Sweet's profile on the official website of the Port Adelaide Football Club
- Jordon Sweet at AustralianFootball.com
- Jordon Sweet's playing statistics from AFL Tables
