Jon Holland (born 21 June 1991) is a former Australian rules footballer who played at senior level for the Hawthorn Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).
Early life and junior football
- Born in Geelong, Victoria, Australia.
- Played junior football for the Colts of the Geelong Football Club and attended Geelong College.
- Represented Vic Country in the 2009 AFL Under‑18 Championships.
AFL career
- Selected by Hawthorn with the 70th overall pick in the 2009 AFL Draft.
- Made his AFL debut in Round 12 of the 2012 season against the West Coast Eagles.
- Primarily played as a ruckman; stood 202 cm tall and weighed 102 kg.
- Over his AFL tenure (2012–2018), Holland appeared in 30 senior matches and recorded 10 goals.
- His career was frequently disrupted by injuries, including a broken leg in 2013 and repeated knee problems that limited his playing opportunities.
Post‑playing career
- Following his delisting by Hawthorn at the conclusion of the 2018 season, Holland returned to play at state‑level football, joining the Geelong VFL side.
- As of the latest available information, he has not taken on a senior coaching role in the AFL.
Personal life
- No widely reported details beyond his football career are documented in publicly verifiable sources.
Legacy
- Holland is noted for his perseverance through recurring injuries and for contributing depth to Hawthorn’s ruck stocks during a period when the club secured multiple premierships (2013–2015).
