Dan Jackson

Sport

Renowned for his work off the field, Dan Jackson was awarded the inaugural Jim Stynes Community Leadership Award in 2012, which was presented during the Brownlow Medal count.

A quick snapshot of his career and leadership journey so far….

-Drafted pick 53 in 2003 to Richmond.

-Combined football with year 12 in 2004. Was a Prefect at Carey and also captain of the football and athletics teams. Scored a 96.65 enter score which got him into Commerce at Melbourne which he has now completed.

-Has played 123 games for Richmond.

-Member of Richmond's leadership group since 2009.

-Board member for the AFL Players Association (AFLPA).

-Board member for Big Brothers Big Sisters Australia.

-Ambassador for Headspace (mental youth health organisation).

-Presenter for Step Back Think (anti violence group).

-Received the inaugural Jim Stynes Community Leadership Award in 2012.