Former Brisbane Lions defender Jason Roe will play for the NT Thunder in the NEAFL for the next two years.
Wednesday, 22 December, 2010
Former Brisbane Lions defender Jason Roe will play for the NT Thunder in the NEAFL for the next two years.
The Club announced the prized capture of the Territorian product today.
Originally from NTFL club Nightcliff, Roe was originally drafted by Collingwood as a rookie in 2003 before being delisted.
He later played two outstanding seasons with North Adelaide in the SANFL before being picked up in 2006 by the Lions, where he played 50 AFL games in 2007-09.
He spent the 2010 season playing with East Perth in the WAFL.
According to the Thunder media release, Roe is “more than honoured” to represent the Territory in 2011 and said: “Home is where the heart is, I’m honoured to wear the territory colours again. I’m looking forward to playing alongside the best players from the NT and am also looking forward to mentoring our youth.”
NTFL CEO Stuart Totham added: “Jason is a marquee signing for the Club and it is great that one of our own has decided to return to play with NT Thunder. Jason with his AFL experience, knowledge of Queensland football and of course his local background is an ideal person to help both the Club develop from an on and off field perspective”.
Thunder Coach Murray Davis added: “Jason is only two years out of the AFL and to see him return to Darwin and have a desire to play with Thunder is fantastic. After a short stint in Perth his experience and guidance will be a terrific addition to the side in 2011.:”
