Jamie Mcnamara attended Applecross Senior High School in Perth, Western Australia and graduated in 2005.
McNamara was recruited from East Fremantle with the 16th pick in the 2006 rookie draft, receiving the number 45 jersey.
McNamara made his debut against St Kilda Football Club in round 21, 2007 at Telstra Dome.
He was dropped for the next two games but was a late replacement for Beau Waters for the semi-final against Collingwood.
In total, McNamara played 19 AFL games, kicking 4 goals and racking up 282 possessions.