[1] He made his debut in the thirty-one point loss against St Kilda at Etihad Stadium in round three of the 2017 season.

Jarrod was a standout junior, playing local football with the Horsham Saints and with the North Ballarat Rebels in the then, TAC cup.

He was a standout bottom age player in the TAC cup, winning All-Australian and team of the year honours in 2015.

He was highly touted as a possible number 1 draft pick for the 2016 season, although injuries and inconsistent form hampered his top age year.

He was eventually selected at pick 17 in the 2016 AFL draft alongside his best mate, Hugh McCluggage.