Geelong Supercats Sebastian Loader plays his 200th SEABL game
August 23, 2012
Jarrod Leonard
- Nationality: AUS
- Date of Birth: 18/05/77
- Place of Birth: Geelong (VIC)
- Position: GRD
- Height (CM): 188
- Weight (KG): 80
- Junior Assoc: VIC - Geelong
- College: None
- NBL DEBUT: 16/08/96
- AGE AT DEBUT: 19
- LAST NBL GAME: 28/09/96
- AGE AT LAST GAME: 19
- NBL History: Geelong 1996
- Championships: 0
- None
BIO: Jarrod Leonard was born in Geelong (VIC) and began playing basketball as a junior with the Geelong basketball program.
NBL EXPERIENCE
Jarrod Leonard made his NBL debut with the Geelong Supercats at 19 years of age. He scored three points in his first game.
1996 saw the Geelong Supercats transition into a rebuilding phase under new coach Ian Stacker, following the departure of Jim Calvin. The club reshaped its lineup by bringing in Rupert Sapwell (via South East Melbourne), Matt Scalzi (via Adelaide), and star forward Ray Owes, who replaced import Jeff Arnold. Returning guard Joey Wright’s early injury led to the mid-season addition of explosive scorer Orlando Williams.
Development guard Jarrod Leonard appeared in five games during Geelong’s final NBL campaign, contributing (3.2 points, 0.8 rebounds, and 1.2 assists) in limited minutes. His most notable performance came in the team’s final NBL match, a 100–94 loss to the Sydney Kings on September 28. Leonard delivered 8 points (3-of-6 FG, 2-of-4 3PT), 3 rebounds, and 2 assists in 24 minutes, helping fill gaps in the rotation as injuries mounted late in the season.
He also featured in Geelong’s final NBL win, a 131–93 rout of the Gold Coast Rollers on September 21, chipping in 2 points in just over six minutes. That match saw Ray Owes dominate with 33 points and 26 rebounds, while Orlando Williams added 32 points and 7 assists before both departed for overseas opportunities. The following week, Leonard played a season-high in minutes as the team bowed out of the league.
Ray Owes earned All-NBL First Team honours after averaging (22.2 points, 14.0 rebounds, and 1.7 assists), while Geelong’s core included Simon Kerle (17.0 points, 5.2 assists), Orlando Williams (23.5 points), and Rupert Sapwell (11.7 points, 6.3 rebounds). Despite their firepower, Geelong finished 13th at 6–20 and relinquished their NBL licence due to financial challenges and league restructuring.
Jarrod Leonard played one season in the NBL. He averaged 3.2 points, 0.8 rebounds, and 1.2 assists in 5 NBL games.
NBL TOTAL STATISTICS
| SEASON | AGE | TEAM | TEAM RECORD | GP | MINS | PTS | REB | AST | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 19 | Geelong | 6-20 (13) | 5 | 47.0 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 60% | 4 | 7 | 57% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 80% | 80% | 8 | Totals | 5 | 47 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 60.0% | 4 | 7 | 57.1% | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | 80% | 80% | 8 |
NBL PER GAME STATISTICS
| SEASON | AGE | TEAM | TEAM RECORD | GP | MINS | PTS | REB | AST | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 19 | Geelong | 6-20 (13) | 5 | 9.4 | 3.2 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 1.2 | 2.0 | 60% | 0.8 | 1.4 | 57% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% | 80% | 80% | 8 | Total | 5 | 9.4 | 3.2 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 1.2 | 2.0 | 60.0% | 0.1 | 57.1% | 0.8 | 1.4 | 0.0% | 80% | 80% | 8 |
CAREER HIGHS
| POINTS | REBOUNDS | ASSISTS | STEALS | BLOCKS | TURNOVERS | TRIPLE DOUBLES | 8 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
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STATE LEAGUE EXPERIENCE
- Geelong 1996-98
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