37 Jeremy Laidler

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Details
Number	37
Height	189cm
Weight	85kg
DOB	05-08-1989
Debut	2009

Games		Goals
2010	1	2010	0
Career	2	Career	0

Dreamteam Points
2010	30

• Bio
• Stats
• News & Video
• Yr-Yr Stats
• Awards
• Vs. opponents
• History
• Q & A

Outlook
The second-year rookie played the first three games in Geelong’s NAB Cup campaign and won a senior call-up in round 15 when the club was hit hard by injuries. Although he played just one AFL game, he performed well at VFL level, mainly in defence, and has been promoted to the senior list.

SEASON BY SEASON HIGHLIGHTS

2009

• Made AFL debut in rd 15 vs. Brisbane
• Came into team as a late replacement for Andrew Mackie and finished with nine disposals
• Also played 17 VFL games averaging just under 20 possessions per game
• Played three NAB Cup games and was emergency in grand final win over Collingwood

2008

• First year with the Cats saw him play 18 VFL games
• Was emergency for one NAB Cup game

2007

• Won Calder Cannons best & fairest award
• Member of Calder’s TAC Cup winning grand final team
• Played for Vic Metro U18 at national championship

At a Glance

• Junior Clubs: Doutta Stars
• Clubs: Geelong
• Debut: 2009
• Recruited from: Calder U18
• AFL Awards: See awards section
• Club Awards: See awards section
• Brownlow Votes: 0

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News

Better for the experience

Late call-up Jeremy Laidler’s second game was the total opposite to his debut last season.Wednesday, August 18, 2010 - 4:22PM

Opportunity knocks

Many of the Cats younger players will get a chance to shine in the NAB Cup.Thursday, February 04, 2010 - 3:53AM

Senior spot gives Laidler confidence

Since being promoted from Geelong's rookie list at the end of last year Jeremy Laidler's belief has grownTuesday, January 26, 2010 - 4:01AM

Laidler steps up

Jeremy Laidler won a spot on the senior list after two impressive years as a rookie.Tuesday, November 03, 2009 - 7:57PM

Young Cats find feet

Jeremy Laidler and Tom Gillies received valuable experience in their debuts against the Brisbane LionsSunday, July 12, 2009 - 11:34AM

Video

Hot seat #3

Can the Cats players handle the hard questions? Find out?Monday, July 19, 2010 - 5:18AM

Hot seat #2

Can the Cats players handle the hot seat? Find out.Tuesday, July 13, 2010 - 5:10AM

On the rise with Jeremy Laidler

Jeremy Laidler talks football.Wednesday, March 31, 2010 - 3:00PM

Jeremy Laidler year by year

Year	Club	Gms	Kicks	HB	Marks	Poss	Goals	Beh	Conv	HO	Tack	FF	FA	B'low	B+F
2009	GEEL	1	3	6	0	9	0	0	0.0%	0	2	1	0	0	x
Totals		1	3	6	0	9	0	0	0.0%	0	2	1	0	0
Best			3	6	0	9	0	0		0	2	1	0

Calder Cannons
Best & fairest 2007

Representative honours
Vic Metro U18 2007

Premierships
2007 TAC Cup (Calder Cannons)

Jeremy Laidler history vs. opponents 2009

Opponent	Gms	Kicks	HB	Marks	Poss	Goals	Beh	HO	Tack	FF	FA
Brisbane	1	3	6	0	9	0	0	0	2	1	0

Playing history (at start of 2010 season)
AFL
Geelong: 1 game, 0 goals
NAB Cup
Geelong: 4 games, 1 goal
VFL
Geelong: 35 games, 4 goals
TAC Cup
Calder Cannons: 18 games, 25 goals

Milestone games

Milestone	versus	round	venue	result
AFL debut	Brisbane	rd 15, 2009	Gabba	L 43

Draft history
Selected by Geelong with 32nd pick in 2007 rookie draft

Name: Jeremy Laidler
Your earliest football memory is: first game
Best mark you have taken at any level of football: was at training over David Wojcinski
Best goal: super goal – 2009 NAB Cup
Where were you on the day you were drafted: at home
First person you called after you were drafted: my brother Gareth
Favourite training drill: stretching
The best decision you have made on the football field: give it to Gazza
If you could play another professional sport, it would be: NBA
Sports teams you support (non-AFL): Chelsea
What is one thing people would be surprised to learn about you: I’m left handed
Life motto: life is too short
Where is the furthest you have been from home: Vietnam and Japan
What is the oldest item in your wardrobe that you still wear: North Melbourne Giants basketball top
Most environmentally conscious teammate: Joel Corey
Teammate most likely to Google his own name: Steve Johnson
Teammate most likely to go into politics after football: Cameron Ling
What rules you more – your heart or your head: heart
Do you prefer a planned event or an unplanned event: planned
The last concert you went to: Kings of Leon
Your favourite cricketer: Steve Smith
French fries or wedges: wedges
Speedos or boardshorts: board shorts
What’s on your iPod: music