Full name Jason Johannisen Name Jason Johannisen Draft #39, 2011 Rookie Draft Height 1.8 m | Height/Weight 178 cm / 77 kg Weight 79 kg Position(s) Defender Career start 2012 | |
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Date of birth (1992-11-08) 8 November 1992 (age 23) Profiles | ||
Stringer goals from 'JJ' steal - AFL
Jason Johannisen (born 8 November 1992) is a professional Australian rules footballer who plays for the Western Bulldogs in the Australian Football League (AFL).
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- Stringer goals from JJ steal AFL
- Jason johannisen full afl grand final highlights 33 possessions norm smith medalist
- Early life
- Career
- Statistics
- Honours and achievements
- References
Jason johannisen full afl grand final highlights 33 possessions norm smith medalist
Early life
Johannisen was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, and moved to Perth, Western Australia with his family when he was eight years old.
He went to Willetton Senior High School.
Career
Johanissen was recruited by the Western Bulldogs in the 2011 Rookie Draft, with pick #39, and made his debut in Round 19 of the 2012 AFL season, against North Melbourne at Docklands Stadium.
Johanissen was adjudged best afield in the Western Bulldogs' Grand Final victory over the Sydney Swans in 2016. He recorded 25 kicks among 33 disposals and 7 marks to win the Norm Smith Medal. After speculation about his playing future at the Western Bulldogs in 2017 - previously being linked to both Western Australian clubs and Essendon - he re-signed with the club for a further 5 years to remain at the Bulldogs until at least 2022.
Statistics
Statistics are correct to the end of the 2016 seasonHonours and achievements
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