Jacob Ballard (born 26 February 1994) is a current

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player and a former professional Australian rules footballer who played for the

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in the Australian Football League (AFL). Drafted with the 47th selection in the 2014 Rookie Draft from

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in the

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(VFL), he played for

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in the

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(WAFL), Fremantle's

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during the 2014 and 2015 seasons. Ballard made his AFL debut for Fremantle in the final round of the 2015 AFL season, when Fremantle sent a weakened team to play Port Adelaide at

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. Twelve changes were made to the team, and Ballard was one of four players to make their AFL debuts. He was delisted at the conclusion of the 2015 season. One day after being delisted by Fremantle, Ballard was awarded the Tuckey Medal as the best and fairest player for Peel Thunder in 2015.

VFL career

Ballard was named on the interchange of the VFL's Team of the Year while playing for Richmond in 2017. In 2019 he won a VFL premiership with Richmond. In November 2019, Ballard agreed to a 1-year agreement with the

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WAFL Player Profile and Statistics
{{DEFAULTSORT:Ballard, Jacob 1994 births Living people Fremantle Football Club players Peel Thunder Football Club players Preston Football Club (VFA) players Coburg Football Club players Australian rules footballers from Victoria (state)