Jason Porplyzia
Adelaide and West Adelaide
AFL career
130 games181 goals
- Debut
- R5 2006 v WBD29 Apr 2006
- Most recent
- R17 2014 v HAW11 July 2014
Stats
AFL
2014 | ADE | 4 | 5.3 | 3.0 | 8.3 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 34 | 32 |
2013 | ADE | 16 | 7.9 | 6.1 | 14.0 | 3.4 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 58 | 59 |
2012 | ADE | 22 | 12.0 | 6.3 | 18.3 | 4.7 | 0.4 | 1.0 | 2.7 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 80 | 81 |
2011 | ADE | 1 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 16 | 13 |
2010 | ADE | 19 | 8.4 | 6.4 | 14.8 | 3.7 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 3.1 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 68 | 71 |
2009 | ADE | 24 | 8.6 | 5.8 | 14.3 | 3.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 3.7 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 77 | 88 |
2008 | ADE | 18 | 10.3 | 6.2 | 16.5 | 4.3 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 2.7 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 78 | 86 |
2007 | ADE | 15 | 7.0 | 6.7 | 13.7 | 3.7 | 0.5 | 1.1 | 2.4 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 59 | 65 |
2006 | ADE | 11 | 6.9 | 4.5 | 11.4 | 4.0 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 2.5 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 57 | - |
SANFL
2018 | WST | 11 | 9.1 | 7.3 | 16.4 | 5.0 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 2.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 66 |
2016 | WST | 5 | 9.6 | 9.2 | 18.8 | 3.0 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 4.2 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 75 |
2015 | WST | 18 | 11.6 | 12.0 | 23.6 | 4.3 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 4.5 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 94 |
SANFL Reserves
2018 | WST | 2 | 12.5 | 4.0 | 16.5 | 5.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 2.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 70 |
Bio
Jason Porplyzia's career followed an unconventional path defined by resilience and high-level skill in the Adelaide forward line. Originally selected in the 2002 National Draft, he struggled to cement a spot and was delisted following the 2003 season. Instead of fading away, Porplyzia dominated the SANFL with West Adelaide, forcing his way back onto the Crows' list via the 2006 Pre-Season Draft. This second chance marked the beginning of his true impact, as he established himself as a creative small forward capable of pushing up the ground and impacting contests well above his weight class.
Renowned for his deceptively strong overhead marking and elite kicking accuracy, Porplyzia was often the most reliable avenue to goal for Adelaide during the late 2000s. His courage was best exemplified in 2008 when he kicked a career-high 57 goals despite playing the majority of the season with a recurring shoulder dislocation that required heavy strapping. While persistent injuries ultimately restricted his longevity and continuity, he retired in 2014 as a highly respected one-club player and Life Member, celebrated for his class and ability to convert difficult opportunities under pressure.
Profile
- Born
- 27 Nov 1984 (age 41y 328d)
- Birthplace
- Adelaide, SA
- Height
- 177 cm
- Weight
- 80 kg
Teams
Honours
- Adelaide B&F
- 2nd
- 2009
- Top 10
- 2008
Bio
1 revisionJason Porplyzia's career followed an unconventional path defined by resilience and high-level skill in the Adelaide forward line. Originally selected in the 2002 National Draft, he struggled to cement a spot and was delisted following the 2003 season. Instead of fading away, Porplyzia dominated the SANFL with West Adelaide, forcing his way back onto the Crows' list via the 2006 Pre-Season Draft. This second chance marked the beginning of his true impact, as he established himself as a creative small forward capable of pushing up the ground and impacting contests well above his weight class.
Renowned for his deceptively strong overhead marking and elite kicking accuracy, Porplyzia was often the most reliable avenue to goal for Adelaide during the late 2000s. His courage was best exemplified in 2008 when he kicked a career-high 57 goals despite playing the majority of the season with a recurring shoulder dislocation that required heavy strapping. While persistent injuries ultimately restricted his longevity and continuity, he retired in 2014 as a highly respected one-club player and Life Member, celebrated for his class and ability to convert difficult opportunities under pressure.