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Jarrod Atkinson

THE ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

Height:	181cm
Weight:	81kg
Date of birth:	21/2/1985
AFL debut:	2008
Essendon debut:	2008
Total AFL Games:	17
Total EFC Games:	17
Total Goals:	5
Previous Club(s):	Bendigo Bombers
Recruited From:	2007 Rookie Draft, selection 21

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After five AFL games in 2008, the former rookie spent much of last year at VFL level but finished the season well, playing the last five matches, including the elimination final against Adelaide. Averaged 16 possessions, did some spectacular things and seemingly has the talent to become a good running defender for the Bombers.

Career Profile

Jarrod Atkinson was a mature-age draftee aged 23 when he was picked up by Essendon in the 2007 rookie draft after impressing selectors as a defender in the VFL with the Bendigo Bombers in that same year.

He started the 2008 season showing great potential playing in the pre-season cup where his size and speed suggested he could succeed at the elite level. Jarrod also showed he is out to make the most of his opportunity at Essendon by breaking the Club's sprint record over 20m with a time of 2.73 Seconds previously jointly held by Alwyn Davey, Courtenay Dempsey and Leroy Jetta.

Atkinson's efforts were rewarded by being promoted to the senior list in April of 2008 after Scott Lucas was placed on the long-term injury list. He played his debut game for Essendon, along with fellow debutants, Darcy Daniher and David Myers, in Round 7 against Port Adelaide at the Dome. He finished the year playing five senior games.

He played a further five games in 2009.

Draft History: Rookie draft 2007, elevated to senior list in April, 2008

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