Jordan McMahon
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Jordan McMahon is an Australian rules football
player. McMahon, a native South Australian, was drafted from the Glenelg Football Club in the 2000 AFL Draft
as a first round selection (10th overall) by the Western Bulldogs
. Playing as a running defender
, McMahon had seven seasons at the Western Bulldogs
, debuting in 2001 for four games. He began to establish himself in the Bulldogs defense with 15 games in 2002, including every game from Round 14–22. He was awarded an AFL Rising Star Nomination for his 25 possession game against the Eagles in round 18, 2002.
He played 18 games in 2003, 16 games in 2004, 19 games in 2005 and all 24 in 2006, including two finals and 18 in 2007, establishing himself as an important member of the Bulldogs' defense, being assigned dangerous small forwards and providing run and rebound.
After seven seasons and 114 games for the Bulldogs he was traded to Richmond
for pick number 19 in the 2007 Draft
. Richmond coach Terry Wallace
, his original coach at the Bulldogs, lured him to Richmond, keen to exploit his pace and kicking skill.
In 2008, McMahon made a solid debut for the Tigers in their Round 1 clash against Carlton at the MCG. His 22 disposals and seven marks helped Richmond get over the line by 30 points. In round 4 against Fremantle
he played one of the best games of his career. McMahon was damaging as he kept finding the football across centre half back with 20 kicks and 12 handballs adding to a total of an outstanding career high of 32 disposals with a brilliant goal from outside 50. Against the odds, the Tigers crushed the Dockers at Subiaco by 64 points. He played all 22 games in 2008 and had the club's most kicks, most handballs received, most rebounds from defensive 50 and came eighth in the Best and Fairest.
In 2009 he played 12 games. He was the hero, kicking the match winning goal after the siren for Richmond against Melbourne in Round 18.
After Terry Wallace was replaced as coach by Damien Hardwick
in 2010 he was never selected and also suffered a leg injury. He was delisted by Richmond on 14 October 2010.
He will return to Glenelg in 2011 after signing a two year contract in December 2010.
Australian rules football
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player. McMahon, a native South Australian, was drafted from the Glenelg Football Club in the 2000 AFL Draft
2000 AFL Draft
The 2000 AFL Draft was the annual draft of talented Australian rules football players by teams that participate in the Australian Football League. It consisted of a pre-season draft, a national draft, a trade period and a rookie elevation....
as a first round selection (10th overall) by the Western Bulldogs
Western Bulldogs
The Western Bulldogs are an Australian rules football club which plays in the Australian Football League . The club is based at the Whitten Oval in West Footscray, an inner-western suburb of Melbourne...
. Playing as a running defender
Defender
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, McMahon had seven seasons at the Western Bulldogs
Western Bulldogs
The Western Bulldogs are an Australian rules football club which plays in the Australian Football League . The club is based at the Whitten Oval in West Footscray, an inner-western suburb of Melbourne...
, debuting in 2001 for four games. He began to establish himself in the Bulldogs defense with 15 games in 2002, including every game from Round 14–22. He was awarded an AFL Rising Star Nomination for his 25 possession game against the Eagles in round 18, 2002.
He played 18 games in 2003, 16 games in 2004, 19 games in 2005 and all 24 in 2006, including two finals and 18 in 2007, establishing himself as an important member of the Bulldogs' defense, being assigned dangerous small forwards and providing run and rebound.
After seven seasons and 114 games for the Bulldogs he was traded to Richmond
Richmond Football Club
The Richmond Football Club, nicknamed The Tigers, is an Australian rules football club which competes in the Australian Football League. Richmond shares healthy rivalries with Carlton, Collingwood and Essendon. After winning five premierships between 1967 and 1980, the club hit the depths in 1990,...
for pick number 19 in the 2007 Draft
2007 AFL Draft
The 2007 AFL Draft consisted of four opportunities for player acquisitions during the 2007/08 Australian Football League off-season. These were trade week, the National Draft, the Pre-Season Draft and the Rookie Draft.- Trades :...
. Richmond coach Terry Wallace
Terry Wallace
Terry Wallace is a former professional Australian rules football player and coach.As a player, his career spanned three VFL/AFL clubs; most notably Hawthorn where he played in three premierships as well as achieving All-Australian selection, and two Best and Fairests with the Footscray Football Club...
, his original coach at the Bulldogs, lured him to Richmond, keen to exploit his pace and kicking skill.
In 2008, McMahon made a solid debut for the Tigers in their Round 1 clash against Carlton at the MCG. His 22 disposals and seven marks helped Richmond get over the line by 30 points. In round 4 against Fremantle
Fremantle Football Club
The Fremantle Football Club, nicknamed The Dockers, is an Australian rules football team which plays in the Australian Football League . The club is based in the port city of Fremantle at the mouth of the Swan River in Western Australia...
he played one of the best games of his career. McMahon was damaging as he kept finding the football across centre half back with 20 kicks and 12 handballs adding to a total of an outstanding career high of 32 disposals with a brilliant goal from outside 50. Against the odds, the Tigers crushed the Dockers at Subiaco by 64 points. He played all 22 games in 2008 and had the club's most kicks, most handballs received, most rebounds from defensive 50 and came eighth in the Best and Fairest.
In 2009 he played 12 games. He was the hero, kicking the match winning goal after the siren for Richmond against Melbourne in Round 18.
After Terry Wallace was replaced as coach by Damien Hardwick
Damien Hardwick
Damien Patrick Hardwick is a former Australian rules footballer and the coach of the Richmond Football Club.-Early life:He attended St Joseph's College in Ferntree Gully.-AFL playing career:...
in 2010 he was never selected and also suffered a leg injury. He was delisted by Richmond on 14 October 2010.
He will return to Glenelg in 2011 after signing a two year contract in December 2010.