Jason Akermanis

Quick Facts

Full Name	Jason Akermanis
Occupation	Australian Rules Footballer
Date Of Birth	Feb 24, 1977(1977-02-24)
Age	47
Country	Australia
Horoscope	Aquarius

Jason Akermanis Biography

Jason Akermanis is one of the most popular and richest Australian Rules Footballer who was born on February 24, 1977 in Australia. Australian rules footballer who is most well-known for his time playing for his team, the Brisbane Lions, where he was a player from 1997 to 2006. He was awarded the Brownlow Medal, the highest honour in the game in 2001.

He played with He was teammates with Ben Robbins on the Brisbane Lions from 1997-2001. on the Brisbane Lions from 1997-2001.

Akermanis was born in Mildura, Victoria, but moved to Brisbane at 9 years of age. Once arriving in Queensland in 1986, Akermanis immediately signed up to play for the Mayne under-10s side.

Akermanis made his debut in Round 4 of the 1995 AFL Season, he had a solid debut, accumulating 19 disposals and kicking 1 goal in the Bears loss to Carlton. He played a total of 17 games in this debut season and kicking 12 goals.

He got married to the speech pathologist Megan Legge.

Jason Akermanis Net Worth

Jason Akermanis is one of the richest Australian Rules Footballer from Australia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jason Akermanis 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was a student at St. Joseph’s Nudgee College before signing with his club, the Brisbane Bears.

He was awarded his AFL Goal of the Year award in 2002.

Jason Dean Akermanis (born 24 February 1977) is a former Australian rules football player. He is a Brownlow Medallist and triple premiership player who played for the Brisbane Bears, Brisbane Lions and Western Bulldogs.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Jason Akermanis Dating?

According to our records, Jason Akermanis married to Megan Legge. As of December 1, 2023, Jason Akermanis’s is not dating anyone.

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Akermanis became one of the Brisbane Lions’ most talented players. His flamboyant talents and bleached-blond hair and contrasting black beard make him easy to identify on the field. At the Lions he made his name as a speedy midfielder or on-baller with blistering acceleration and an uncanny ability to kick exceptionally well with either foot, talents which helped him win the AFL’s Brownlow Medal in 2001 in which he polled 23 votes to beat Adelaide’s Andrew McLeod. The 2001 season saw Jason tally 510 disposals and kick 28 goals for the season, ultimately capping off a magnificent week/season, finishing as a premiership player.

Facts & Trivia

Jason Ranked on the list of most popular Australian Rules Footballer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Australia. Jason Akermanis celebrates birthday on February 24 of every year.

The 2002 AFL Season saw Akermanis impact the scoreboard by kicking 49 goals for the season, and becoming a premiership player again, as the Brisbane Lions defeated Collingwood in the decider. Akermanis played with a torn right adductor, in which he suffered early in the first quarter, this effected his ability to kick with his dominant right foot, resulting in Jason kicking on his left foot for the majority of the game, he eventually kicked a left foot snap over his shoulder late in the last quarter in which would be the sealer, guiding the Lions to victory.

How old is Jason Akermanis?

45 years (February 24, 1977)

Did Jason Akermanis win a Brownlow?

The 2001 Brownlow Medal was the 74th year the award was presented to the player adjudged the fairest and best player during the Australian Football League (AFL) home-and-away season. Jason Akermanis of the Brisbane Lions won the medal by polling twenty-three votes during the 2001 AFL season.

How tall is Jason Akermanis?

5′ 10″

Who did Jason Akermanis play for?

Jason Dean Akermanis (born 24 February 1977) is a former Australian Rules Football player, He is a Brownlow Medallist (2001) and triple premiership player (2001-2003) who played for the Brisbane Bears, Brisbane Lions and Western Bulldogs. He is a member of the Australian Football Hall of Fame.

Where is Jason Akermanis now?

Brisbane Lions premiership hero Jason Akermanis is moving back to Brisbane in a bid to kickstart his career as a sales agent and auctioneer for Ray White.