Justin Bollenhagen
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Justin Bollenhagen is an Australian rules football
er who played with the Fremantle Football Club
in the Australian Football League
(AFL). He is a quick left-footed player who predominantly plays off the half-back.
, a southern suburb of Adelaide he was recruited from the South Adelaide Football Club
in the South Australian National Football League
(SANFL) with selection 52 in the 2009 AFL Draft
. He was named in the South Australian squad for the 2009 AFL National Under 18 Championships
, but missed selection in the team. He also did not play league football for South Adelaide, due to a hamstring injury. Upon moving to Western Australia he was allocated to the Perth Football Club
in the West Australian Football League
(WAFL), where he is coached by former Adelaide player, Andrew Jarman
.
Bollenhagen was allocated the number 27 for his debut season for the Fremantle Dockers
Bollenhagen made his AFL debut in the Western Derby
in Round 18 of the 2010 AFL season
, kicking two goals in Fremantle's highest score and biggest win against the West Coast Eagles
. Subsequent to Bollenhagen's debut, Coach Mark Harvey
stated: "I thought that he looked dangerous every time he got in, around that ball. I thought his pressure was quite good for a first gamer."
Bollenhagen was delisted by Fremantle Football Club at the conclusion of the 2011 AFL Season. South Adelaide Football Club
have said that they will happily welcome Bollenhagen back to the club should he fail to get drafted by another AFL team.
Australian rules football
Australian rules football, officially known as Australian football, also called football, Aussie rules or footy is a sport played between two teams of 22 players on either...
er who played with the Fremantle Football Club
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...
in the Australian Football League
Australian Football League
The Australian Football League is both the governing body and the major professional competition in the sport of Australian rules football...
(AFL). He is a quick left-footed player who predominantly plays off the half-back.
Football career
Originally from Reynella, South AustraliaReynella, South Australia
Reynella is a metropolitan suburb of Adelaide, South Australia.It is located 20km south of the Central Business District of Adelaide in the north of the City of Onkaparinga...
, a southern suburb of Adelaide he was recruited from the South Adelaide Football Club
South Adelaide Football Club
South Adelaide Football Club competes in the South Australian National Football League . Known as the Panthers, their home ground is Hickinbotham Oval , located in Noarlunga Downs in the southern suburbs of Adelaide....
in the South Australian National Football League
South Australian National Football League
The South Australian National Football League is an Australian rules football league based in the Australian state of South Australia. It is also the governing body for the sport of Australian rules football in South Australia....
(SANFL) with selection 52 in the 2009 AFL Draft
2009 AFL Draft
The 2009 AFL Draft consists of four opportunities for player acquisitions during the 2009/10 Australian Football League off-season. These were the Trade Week , the National Draft , the Pre-Season Draft and the Rookie Draft .- Trades :In the lead up to the trade week many high profile players such as...
. He was named in the South Australian squad for the 2009 AFL National Under 18 Championships
2009 AFL National Under 18 Championships
The 2009 AFL National Under 18 Championships is the 2009 series of the AFL National Under 18 Championships, a state and territory based Australian rules football competition which showcase the best junior footballers in Australia, primarily with the aim for them to be drafted into the Australian...
, but missed selection in the team. He also did not play league football for South Adelaide, due to a hamstring injury. Upon moving to Western Australia he was allocated to the Perth Football Club
Perth Football Club
The Perth Football Club, nicknamed the Demons, is an Australian rules football club playing in the West Australian Football League . The club plays its matches at Lathlain Park.-History:...
in the West Australian Football League
West Australian Football League
The West Australian Football League is an Australian rules football league based in Perth, Western Australia. The WAFL is the second-most popular in the state, behind the nation-wide Australian Football League...
(WAFL), where he is coached by former Adelaide player, Andrew Jarman
Andrew Jarman
Andrew Newton Jarman is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Adelaide in the Australian Football League...
.
Bollenhagen was allocated the number 27 for his debut season for the Fremantle Dockers
Bollenhagen made his AFL debut in the Western Derby
Western Derby
The Western Derby is the name given to the Australian rules football rivalry match between the Fremantle Football Club and West Coast Eagles, who both participate in the Australian Football League . As both teams are based in Western Australia, the term 'derby' is used to describe the...
in Round 18 of the 2010 AFL season
2010 AFL season
-Premiership season:The draw for the 2010 AFL Premiership Season is not a random selection of matches, but rather is planned by the AFL. It is intended to produce a balanced draw while also providing the fans and television networks with blockbuster games. In a competition with 16 teams and 22...
, kicking two goals in Fremantle's highest score and biggest win against the West Coast Eagles
West Coast Eagles
The West Coast Eagles are an Australian rules football club which plays in the Australian Football League. The club is based in Perth, Western Australia. The club was founded in 1986 and played its first games in the 1987 season. Its current home ground is Subiaco Oval...
. Subsequent to Bollenhagen's debut, Coach Mark Harvey
Mark Harvey
Mark Harvey is a former Australian rules football player who played for the Essendon Football Club. He played 206 games from 1984 to 1997, kicking 190 goals, and was assistant coach at Essendon from 1998 to 2005...
stated: "I thought that he looked dangerous every time he got in, around that ball. I thought his pressure was quite good for a first gamer."
Bollenhagen was delisted by Fremantle Football Club at the conclusion of the 2011 AFL Season. South Adelaide Football Club
South Adelaide Football Club
South Adelaide Football Club competes in the South Australian National Football League . Known as the Panthers, their home ground is Hickinbotham Oval , located in Noarlunga Downs in the southern suburbs of Adelaide....
have said that they will happily welcome Bollenhagen back to the club should he fail to get drafted by another AFL team.