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Chad Jonathon Jones (born 15 June 1984) is an Australian rules footballer currently listed with the Claremont Football Club in the West Australian Football League (WAFL), having previously played for the Kangaroos and the West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League (AFL). From Perth, Western Australia, Jones made his debut for Claremont in 2003, and was recruited to the Kangaroos in the 2003 National Draft. Over three seasons at the club, he played six games, kicking a single goal, before being traded to West Coast prior to the 2007 season. At West Coast, Jones played seven games over two seasons before being delisted. Remaining with Claremont where he played as a key forward, Jones led the club's goalkicking in 2009 and 2010, also winning the Bernie Naylor Medal as the competition's leading goalkicker in both seasons. He went on to play in Claremont's 2011 and 2012 premiership sides, having also represented Western Australia in two interstate matches.

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The younger brother of former West Coast Eagles player Brett Jones, Jones originally played for the Wembley Downs Junior Football Club.[1] Educated at Hale School,[2] he played Alcock Cup matches before being recruited to Claremont in the WAFL. He made his senior debut for Claremont in round 1, 2003, against Peel Thunder, playing eight games and kicking 11 goals.[3] He was recruited to the Kangaroos with pick number 24 in the 2003 National Draft. Jones made his AFL debut in round six of the 2004 season against the Western Bulldogs, recording five disposals before being dropped for the next game.[4] He returned to play two more games late in the season, but mainly played with the club's VFL-affiliate, Port Melbourne. He did not play a game in 2005, spending the entire season in the VFL. After being reassigned to the Tasmanian Devils in the VFL for 2006, Jones managed three consecutive games for the Kangaroos in rounds 11–13, but these were his last games for the club as he was de-listed at the end of the season.[4]

Jones was recruited by the West Coast Eagles with pick 45 in the 2007 Rookie Draft, joining his brother at the club.[5] After kicking 42 goals from 11 games for Claremont at WAFL level, including a run of 26 goals in four games,[3] Jones made his debut for West Coast in round 13 of the 2007 season, against Adelaide, kicking three goals playing at centre half-forward.[6] He kicked four behinds from 13 possession in his next game, against the Brisbane Lions, but was dropped two games after, returning for one game in round 22. His form for Claremont was consistent however, and he finished with 63.41 for the season, second only to Anthony Jones (68 goals) as Claremont's leading goalkicker. He played in the club's Grand Final loss to Subiaco, and also represented the WAFL in interstate football against the Victorian Football League (VFL), kicking two goals. After spending the first three rounds of the season in the WAFL, kicking 15 goals for Claremont, Jones played three more games for West Coast from rounds 5–7, kicking five goals, but severely sprained his ankle at training, missing a month of football.[7] He returned to football at WAFL level in round 14 against Peel Thunder,[4] but was unable to break back into the Eagles' line-up due to the form of Quinten Lynch, Ben McKinley and Ashley Hansen. He was de-listed by West Coast at the end of the season.[8]

Remaining with Claremont, Jones emerged as a full-forward in 2009, kicking 77 goals to be the club's leading goalkicker, also winning the Bernie Naylor Medal as the competition's leading goalkicker. He continued this form in the 2010 season, kicking 85 goals, including two eight-goal hauls and one haul ten-goal 27-possession game against Peel Thunder, to again win the Bernie Naylor Medal. He was also selected to represent the WAFL against the VFL in the 2010 state game, kicking four goals.[3] He missed the first games of the 2011 WAFL season with a hamstring injury,[9] but returned to the side for the latter half of the season, kicking 41 goals in 13 games, which included the 2011 Grand Final win over Subiaco.[3] The following season, Jones kicked 45 goals from 20 games, and again played in Claremont's premiership side.[10]

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Chad Jones is an American former football and baseball player known for his distinguished career as a two-sport athlete at Louisiana State University, where he contributed to national championship teams in both football and baseball before being drafted by the New York Giants in the 2010 NFL Draft. Born on October 5, 1988, in New Orleans, Louisiana, Jones excelled as a safety and cornerback for the LSU Tigers football team, contributing to their 2007 BCS National Championship victory as a true freshman. He also competed as a left-handed pitcher for the LSU baseball team, helping secure the 2009 College World Series title. His athletic versatility led to him being selected by the New York Giants in the third round (76th overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft. Jones's professional career was curtailed when he suffered severe injuries, including a fractured left leg and ankle, in a single-car accident in New Orleans on June 25, 2010. He underwent surgeries but was unable to recover for NFL play and was waived by the Giants in 2012. He later attempted a return to baseball and was selected by the Cincinnati Reds in the ninth round of the 2013 MLB Draft, though he did not play professionally. Following his sports career, Jones returned to Louisiana, where he has pursued a career in business, including joining Waste Pro Louisiana as Major Accounts Manager in 2025.

Early life

Birth and background

Chad Jones was born on October 5, 1988, in New Orleans, Louisiana. His parents are Al and Patti Jones; his father played football for Tulane University and served as team captain for the Green Wave in 1978. Jones began high school at St. Augustine in New Orleans but transferred to Southern Lab High School in Baton Rouge following Hurricane Katrina. At Southern Lab, coached by Michael Roach, he became a highly touted two-sport athlete in football and baseball. As a football safety, he was a consensus five-star recruit, ranked the No. 1 safety nationally by multiple services, earned Parade All-America honors, and posted strong statistics including 138 tackles and 12 interceptions (six returned for touchdowns) in his senior year. He was also a standout left-handed pitcher in baseball.

Career

Chad Jones was selected by the New York Giants in the third round (76th overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft. His professional football career was limited due to severe injuries sustained in a car accident on June 25, 2010, shortly after signing with the team. He remained on the roster through 2011 but was waived on May 14, 2012, after failing a physical. He had brief tryouts with the Philadelphia Eagles and New Orleans Saints but did not play in any regular-season NFL games.) Following his football career, Jones was selected by the Cincinnati Reds in the ninth round (285th overall) of the 2013 Major League Baseball Draft. No professional playing record is documented from this selection.) In 2018, he transitioned out of sports and assisted his family in establishing a tourism-focused company in Louisiana. As of March 2025, Jones serves as Major Accounts Manager for Waste Pro Louisiana, leveraging his community ties in the region.
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