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Jacob Collard
Australian professional footballer From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Jacob Collard is an Australian professional footballer who plays as right back for Oakleigh Cannons FC.
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Early life
Collard is an Indigenous Australian.
He was raised in Perth, attending South Thornlie Primary School and Lynwood Senior High School.[1]
Collard has since done amazing work in the community and is regarded as a mentor to youths, especially those from indigenous backgrounds.
Club career
Collard made his competitive debut for Perth as a substitute in a win over Newcastle Jets in the 2015 FFA Cup.[1] He made his A-League debut for the club against Adelaide United on 9 January 2020.[1] In his second A-League appearance, one week later, Collard was sent off in the 63rd minute.[2]
After failing to secure a professional contract with Perth, Collard joined Tasmanian side Olympia on 5 March 2016.[3] Collard left the club in April 2016, to move to Melbourne.[4]
Collard joined National Premier Leagues Victoria side Oakleigh Cannons in May 2016.[5]
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Outside football
Before playing for Perth Glory, Collard worked as a plumber.[6]
In 2017, Collard undertook a Western Australia Police cadetship for Indigenous Australians.[7]
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