Jacob Kennerley
Australian rules footballer
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Jacob Christopher Kennerley (born 16 June 2000) is an Australian rules footballer currently playing for the Norwood Football Club in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL). A former AFL-listed player with Geelong Football Club, Kennerley has become known for his athleticism, leadership, and consistency in the SANFL.[1]
Cummins, South Australia
| Jacob Kennerley | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Jacob Christopher Kennerley | ||
| Born |
June 16, 2000 Cummins, South Australia | ||
| Original team | Norwood (SANFL) | ||
| Draft | No. 50, 2018 AFL Draft | ||
| Position | Midfielder / Half-forward | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Norwood Football Club (SANFL) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2019–2020 | Geelong | 0 (0) | |
| 2021– | Norwood | 74 (32) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2025. | |||
Early life and junior career
Kennerley grew up in Cummins on the Eyre Peninsula of South Australia. At age 15, he moved to Adelaide to attend Rostrevor College, where he continued to pursue football. He played junior football for the Cummins Ramblers and joined Norwood's Under-18 team. In 2018, Kennerley represented South Australia in the AFL Under-18 Championships.[2]
AFL career
Kennerley was selected with pick 50 in the 2018 AFL draft by the Geelong Football Club. He did not play an AFL match during his time at Geelong and was delisted at the end of the 2020 season.[3]
SANFL career
Playing style
Kennerley is known for his elite endurance and ball-winning ability. He gained attention during the 2018 AFL Draft Combine by recording a time of 6 minutes and 4 seconds in the 2km time trial—one of the fastest times ever recorded.[2]
Personal life
Kennerley is the son of former country player Brock
Kennerley. He has spoken about wanting to honor his father’s legacy through his football career.[3]