Jordon Bourke (born 11 November 1994) is a former professional

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er who played for the

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in the

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(AFL). The son of former and ruckman

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, Jordon is a tall strong-marking player who can play at either end of the ground.

Early career

Bourke grew up in

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, and was scouted by Brisbane Lions scouts for his natural talent. Chosen in the

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side for the 2011 National Under 18s championship, Bourke led the team to the Division Two title. His efforts were recognized with the Championships' Division Two Most Valuable Player award. He was selected in the AIS-AFL Academy program and was drafted by Brisbane in the 2013 Rookie Draft at number 63. He was the first Lions Academy member to graduate onto the Lions' official playing list.

AFL career

Bourke played the majority of his debut season as a defender with Brisbane's reserves side in the

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(NEAFL), helping the Lions to their second NEAFL title in a row. Bourke made his AFL debut in the last minor round match of

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. In

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he played five senior games in a row before being dropped back to the NEAFL and was delisted at the end of the season.

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* 1994 births Living people Brisbane Lions players Morningside Australian Football Club players Australian rules footballers from Queensland Aspley Football Club players AFL Academy graduates Australian rules footballers from Brisbane {{AFL-bio-1990s-stub