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40 Mark Jamar

 
Details
Number 40
Height 198cm
Weight 101kg
DOB 09-08-1983
Debut 2003 - Rd 1
Games Goals
2009 7 2009 7
Career 110 Career 44
Dreamteam Points
2009 504 Go to Dream Team

Put an injury interrupted 2009 behind him to stamp himself as one of the best ruckmen in the AFL in 2010. Used his imposing frame to win 643 hit-outs, a figure bettered by only Fremantle giant Aaron Sandilands (732). Led the Demons in contested marks and didn’t mind drifting forward to be a marking target. Crowned a stellar season by winning a spot on the interchange bench in the All-Australian side and was third in the best and fairest.

Player honours: 3rd best and fairest 2010; All-Australian 2010.

Brownlow Medal: 2010 votes 5; career votes 5.

Draft history: 2002 Rookie Draft selection (Melbourne) No. 6; 2002 rookie elevation (Melbourne).

At a Glance

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  • Debut: 2003 - Rd 1
  • Recruited from: North Adelaide (SA)
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  • Brownlow Votes: 3
Disposals Marks Stoppages Frees General play Scoring
 
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L 147 - 90
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W 92 - 100
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L 34 - 51
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L 68 - 111
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L 90 - 82
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L 97 - 104
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L 114 - 92
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W 101 - 90
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News

Jamar a 50-50 chance

Mark Jamar will be selected to face Fremantle if he gets through training this weekTuesday, June 14, 2011 - 1:58PM

Green to Jamar: How the Dees are tracking

Ball movement coach Mark Williams speaks exclusively to melbournefc.com.au in the fourth of a nine-part series about how the Melbourne players are tracking thisTuesday, January 04, 2011 - 9:00AM

The Russian comes into his own

Mark Jamar says a great deal of the improvement he has shown this year came from studying the game last season while injuredFriday, July 30, 2010 - 6:30AM

Jamar closer to AFL return

Ruckman Mark Jamar is on track for a return to the senior team after playing his first match for CaseyMonday, May 18, 2009 - 4:08PM

Jamar out of NAB Cup opener

Ruckman Mark Jamar won't play against Hawthorn on Saturday because of a foot injuryTuesday, February 17, 2009 - 12:16PM

Video

Mark Jamar media conference

Ruckman Mark Jamar speaks about his return from injury in the lead-up to Saturdays round 14 clash against Richmond at the MCG Friday, June 24, 2011 - 1:56PM

Match preview with Mark Williams

Ball movement coach Mark Williams speaks to melbournefc.com.au?s Matt Burgan in the lead-up to the round six clash against West Coast Eagles Wednesday, April 27, 2011 - 1:23PM

Jamar accepts Barassi Snr Trophy

Mark Jamar speaks after finishing third, claiming the Ron Barassi Snr Memorial TrophyWednesday, September 08, 2010 - 11:15AM

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