| Jason Porplyzia | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Jason Porplyzia | ||
| Nickname(s) | Porpoise | ||
| Date of birth | 27 November 1984 | ||
| Place of birth | Adelaide, South Australia | ||
| Original team(s) | West Adelaide (SANFL) | ||
| Draft |
2003 AFL Rookie Draft (Delisted 2004) 9th overall, 2006 Pre-Season Draft Adelaide | ||
| Height | 177 cm (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Weight | 80 kg (12 st 8 lb; 176 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Playing career | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2006–2014 | Adelaide | 130 (181) | |
| Career highlights | |||
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| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Jason Porplyzia (born 27 November 1984 in Adelaide, South Australia) is a former Australian rules football player with a Ukrainian background in the Australian Football League. He wore the number 40 for the Adelaide Football Club, and was known as a dangerous forward with a strong mark for his size. He was also widely regarded as one of the most accurate kicks for goal in the competition. He was known by a number of nicknames, including "the Porpoise", Needles and Porps. [citation needed]