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{{short description|Australian rules footballer}}
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{{Infobox AFL biography
| name = Mark Jamar
| image = Mark Jamar.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Mark Jamar during the 2007 AFL Season
| caption = Jamar playing for Melbourne in 2007
| fullname = Mark Jamar
| nickname = The Russian<ref name="russian">{{cite news| url=http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/the-russian-is-coming-20100506-ugv3.html | location=Melbourne | work=The Age | title=The Russian is coming | first=Jesse | last=Hogan | date=7 May 2010}}</ref>
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1983|8|09}}
| birth_place = [[Port Pirie]], [[South Australia]]
| death_date =
| death_place =
| originalteam = [[North Adelaide Football Club]]
| draftpick = No. 6, [[2001 AFL draft#2002 rookie draft|2002 Rookie Draft]]
| heightweight = 198&nbsp;cm / 101&nbsp;kg
| position = [[Ruckman (Australian rules football)|Ruckman]]
| statsend = Round 13, 2016▼
| currentclub = {{AFL Ess}}▼
| careerhighlights = *[[All-Australian team]] 2010▼
| guernsey = 53
| years = 2002–2015<br />2016<br />'''Total'''
| clubs = {{AFL Mel}}<br />{{AFL Ess}}▼
| games(goals) = 155 (56)<br />{{0|00}}3 {{0}}(3)<br />'''158 (59)'''<!-- make sure to change statsend when updated to last completed round-->
▲| statsend = Round 13, 2016
| careerhighlights =
▲*[[All-Australian team]] 2010
| firstname = Mark
| lastname = Jamar
| debutdate = [[2003 AFL season#Round 1 (season launch)|Round 1, 2003]]
| debutteam = {{AFL Mel}}
| debutopponent = {{AFL Haw}}
| debutstadium = [[MCG]]
| height = 198 cm
| weight = 101 kg
| years1 = 2002–2015
▲| clubsclub1 = {{AFL Mel}}<br />{{AFL Ess}}
| games_goals1 = 155 (56)
| years2 = 2016
▲| currentclubclub2 = {{AFL Ess}}
| games_goals2 = {{0|00}}5 {{0}}(3)
| games_goalstotal = 160 (59)
}}
 
'''Mark "Russian"<ref name="russian">{{cite news| url=http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/the-russian-is-coming-20100506-ugv3.html | location=Melbourne | work=The Age | title=The Russian is coming | first=Jesse | last=Hogan | date=7 May 2010}}</ref> Jamar''' (born 9 August 1983) is a former professional [[Australian rules football]]er withwho played for the [[EssendonMelbourne Football Club]] in theand [[AustralianEssendon Football LeagueClub]] (AFL). He previously played forin the [[MelbourneAustralian Football ClubLeague]] from 2002–2015(AFL).
 
==Early life==
Jamar was born and raised in the country [[South Australia]]n town of [[Port Pirie]]. He played his early football at the Lions Football Club of the [[Spencer Gulf Football League]], before moving to [[North Adelaide Football Club|North Adelaide]] in the [[South Australian National Football League]] (SANFL).
 
Jamar was a standout performer at the [[2001 AFL Under 18 Championships]] being selected in the All Australian team. However, he was overlooked in that year's [[2001 AFL Draft|Draftdraft]]. He was, however, selected at pick six of the Rookierookie Draftdraft by Melbourne.
 
==AFL career==
Mark Jamar was drafted at pick number six to the Melbourne Demons in the 2001 Rookie Draft. He debuted in the opening round of the 2003 season against Hawthorn{{AFL Haw}}, which the Demons won 106–100by six points. He had a quiet debut with only four disposals, a mark and a hit-out on the stats sheet. However he improved in his next match, a 27-point win over the Port Adelaide Power{{AFL|PA}} in which he registered six disposals, 10 hit-outs and his first AFL goal. He went on to play another seven games that season, all of which Melbourne lost. They finished 14th and did not play in the finals. Jamar ranked fourth among rising stars in total hit-outs in 2003 and third among rising stars in hit-outs per game in 2003.▼
He was elevated to the senior list, and debuted in 2003. Jamar wears the number 40 and is a 100&nbsp;kg+ [[Ruckman (Australian rules football position)|ruckman]] who sometimes fills in up forward.
 
Jamar only played three games in 2004, including an elimination final that the Demons lost in a five-point match against Essendon. He averaged five disposals and seven hit-outs.
▲Mark Jamar was drafted at pick number six to the Melbourne Demons in the 2001 Rookie Draft. He debuted in the opening round of the 2003 season against Hawthorn, which the Demons won 106–100. He had a quiet debut with only four disposals, a mark and a hit-out on the stats sheet. However he improved in his next match, a 27-point win over the Port Adelaide Power in which he registered six disposals, 10 hit-outs and his first AFL goal. He went on to play another seven games that season, all of which Melbourne lost. They finished 14th and did not play in the finals. Jamar ranked fourth among rising stars in total hit-outs in 2003 and third among rising stars in hit-outs per game in 2003.
 
JamarIn only2005, Jamar played threeeight games in- 2004,of including an elimination final thatwhich the Demons lost in awon five-point match against Essendon. He averaged fiveonly three disposals and seveneight hit-outs. Theand Demonskicked one goal in the ruck. Melbourne finished fifthseventh and played in the elimination final against {{AFL Gee}}, which they lost by 55 points.
 
In 2005, Jamar playedmissed eightonly gamesone ofgame whichin the Demonswhole won2006 fiveseason. He averagedconsolidated onlyhimself threeas disposalsa andreliable eightruckman for the Demons. He averaged 10 hit-outs and four disposals and kicked one10 goalgoals inand two behinds for the ruckseason. Melbourne finished the season seventh and played {{AFL StK}} in the elimination final, which the Demons won by 18 points. Jamar contributed in the ruck with seven hit-outs and four disposals. He did not play against {{AFL Fre}} the Geelongfollowing Cats,week whichwhen theythe lostDemons were defeated by 28 points and were eliminated from the 116–61finals.
 
In 2007, Jamar missed the middle part of the season, but played the first and last five games of the season. He only played in two winning matches and averaged 6 disposals and 10 hit-outs as well as kicking four goals for the season. The Demons finished 14th.▼
In his best season to date, Jamar missed only one game in the whole premiership season. He consolidated himself as a reliable ruckman for the Demons. He averaged 10 hit-outs and four disposals and kicked 10 goals and two behinds for the season. Melbourne finished the season seventh and played St Kilda in the elimination final, which the Demons won 90–72. Jamar contributed in the ruck with seven hit-outs and four disposals. He did not play against Fremantle the following week when the Demons were defeated by 28 points and were eliminated from the finals.
 
In his sixth season2008, Jamar played 14 games and averaged eight disposals and 19 hit-outs and kicked four goals. Though Melbourne finished last and did not qualify for finals, Jamar had made himself known in the AFL, performing reliably in the ruck. He ranked ninth in hit-outs per game for 2008.▼
▲Jamar missed the middle part of the season, but played the first and last five games of the season. He only played in two winning matches and averaged 6 disposals and 10 hit-outs as well as kicking four goals for the season. The Demons finished 14th.
 
▲In his sixth season, Jamar played 14 games and averaged eight disposals and 19 hit-outs and kicked four goals. Though Melbourne finished last and did not qualify for finals, Jamar had made himself known in the AFL, performing reliably in the ruck. He ranked ninth in hit-outs per game for 2008.
 
A stress fracture in his foot resulted in Jamar missing much of the 2009 season. In the games he did play he played in the primary ruck position, averaging 23 hit-outs and 11 disposals. Once again the Demons finished bottom of the ladder, but Jamar's efforts as Melbourne's main big man did not go unnoticed. He was ranked seventh in hit-outs per game for the year.
 
Jamar went from strength to strength as Melbourne's number one ruck in 2010, playing an instrumental part in the Demons' rise up the ladder, averaging 29 hit-outs, 12 disposals and three contested marks per game, with four goals over the first seven rounds. He was ranked second in the AFL for hit-outs per game, was named as the second ruckman for the 2010 All-Australian squad<ref>{{cite web |title=All Australian at a glance |url=http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/102544/default.aspx |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100916174532/http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/102544/default.aspx |archivedate=16 September 2010 |accessdate=27 January 2011}}</ref> and finished third in Melbourne's [[Keith 'Bluey' Truscott Medal|Best and Fairest]], behind [[Brad Green (footballer)|Brad Green]] and [[James Frawley (Australian rules footballer)|James Frawley]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Clark|first=Jay|title=Brad Green wins Keith "Bluey" Truscott gong|url=http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/brad-green-wins-keith-bluey-truscott-gong/story-e6frf9jf-1225913539920|accessdate=3 September 2010|newspaper=Herald Sun|date=3 September 2010}}</ref>
 
He was informed in September 2015 that he would not be offered a contract from Melbourne for 2016, effectively ending his fourteen-year career with the club after 155 games.
In December 2015, Jamar announced that he had signed to play with St Kevin's Old Boys in premier division of the [[Victorian Amateur Football Association]] (VAFA) for season 2016.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-09-11/demons-farewell-jamar-but-will-he-play-on|title=Demons farewell Jamar, but will he play on?|last=Thring|first=Harry|date=11 September 2015|work=AFL.com.au|publisher=[[Bigpond]]|accessdate=11 September 2015}}</ref>
 
In February 2016, Jamar signed with the [[Essendon Football Club]] as a top-up player due to the club's [[Essendon Football Club supplements controversysaga|supplements controversy]] which saw 34 past and present players suspended for the season.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-02-02/jamar-set-to-join-the-bombers-as-topup-player|title=Jamar joins Dons as seventh top-up player|last=Ryan|first=Peter|date=2 February 2016|work=AFL.com.au|publisher=[[Bigpond]]|accessdate=2 February 2016}}</ref>
 
==Statistics==
: ''Statistics are correct to the end of the 2015 season''<ref>[{{cite web|url=http://afltables.com/afl/stats/players/M/Mark_Jamar.html |title=Mark Jamar's|publisher=AFL playerTables|accessdate=5 profileSeptember at AFL Tables]2014}}</ref>
 
{{AFL player statistics legend/ruckman}}
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|- style="background-color: #EAEAEA"
! scope="row" style="text-align:center" | [[2002 AFL season|2002]]
|style="text-align:center;"|{{AFL Mel}}
| 40 || 0 || — || — || — || — || — || — || — || — || — || — || — || — || — || — || — || —
|-
! scope="row" style="text-align:center" | [[2003 AFL season|2003]]
|style="text-align:center;"|{{AFL Mel}}
| 40 || 9 || 542 || 1 || 20 || 34 || 54 || 9 || 7 || 102 || 0.2 || 0.1 || 6.0 || 2.2 || 3.8 || 16.0 || 01.8 || 11.30 || 0.28 || 011.13
|- style="background-color: #EAEAEA"
! scope="row" style="text-align:center" | [[2004 AFL season|2004]]
|style="text-align:center;"|{{AFL Mel}}
| 40 || 3 || 140 || 0 || 4 || 10 || 714 || 17 || 221 || 022 || 0.0 || 40.70 || 1.3 || 3.3 || 24.37 || 02.3 || 70.3 || 07.0 || 0.03
|-
! scope="row" style="text-align:center" | [[2005 AFL season|2005]]
|style="text-align:center;"|{{AFL Mel}}
| 40 || 8 || 271 || 0 || 8 || 19 || 27 || 6 || 9 || 60 || 0.1 || 0.0 || 31.40 || 12.04 || 23.4 || 0.8 || 1.1 || 7.5 || 0.1 || 0.0
|- style="background-color: #EAEAEA"
! scope="row" style="text-align:center" | [[2006 AFL season|2006]]
|style="text-align:center;"|{{AFL Mel}}
| 40 || 22 || 9610 || 372 || 5937 || 5159 || 2496 || 22551 || 1024 || 2225 || 40.45 || 10.71 || 21.7 || 2.37 || 14.14 || 10.2.3 || 01.51 || 010.12
|-
! scope="row" style="text-align:center" | [[2007 AFL season|2007]]
|style="text-align:center;"|{{AFL Mel}}
| 40 || 10 || 624 || 3 || 24 || 38 || 62 || 23 || 25 || 97 || 0.4 || 0.3 || 6.2.4 || 23.48 || 36.82 || 2.3 || 2.5 || 9.7 || 0.4 || 0.3
|- style="background-color: #EAEAEA"
! scope="row" style="text-align:center" | [[2008 AFL season|2008]]
|style="text-align:center;"|{{AFL Mel}}
| 40 || 14 || 1154 || 2 || 24 || 91 || 32115 || 5032 || 26150 || 4261 || 20.3 || 80.21 || 1.7 || 6.5 || 8.2.3 || 32.63 || 183.6 || 018.3 || 0.16
|-
! scope="row" style="text-align:center" | [[2009 AFL season|2009]]
|style="text-align:center;"|{{AFL Mel}}
| 40 || 7 || 797 || 2 || 24 || 55 || 2879 || 1428 || 15914 || 7159 || 21.0 || 110.3 || 3.4 || 7.9 || 411.03 || 24.0 || 22.7 || 12.0 || 022.37
|- style="background-color: #EAEAEA"
! scope="row" style="text-align:center" | [[2010 AFL season|2010]]
|style="text-align:center;"|{{AFL Mel}}
| 40 || 22 || 27312 || 4 || 66 || 207 || 69273 || 3969 || 64339 || 12643 || 40.5 || 120.42 || 3.0 || 9.4 || 312.14 || 13.81 || 291.28 || 0.5 || 029.2
|-
! scope="row" style="text-align:center" | [[2011 AFL season|2011]]
|style="text-align:center;"|{{AFL Mel}}
| 40 || 15 || 1674 || 6 || 60 || 107 || 30167 || 30 || 48430 || 4484 || 60.3 || 110.14 || 4.0 || 7.1 || 211.01 || 2.0 || 322.3 || 0.3 || 032.43
|-style="background-color: #EAEAEA"
! scope="row" style="text-align:center" | [[2012 AFL season|2012]]
|style="text-align:center;"|{{AFL Mel}}
| 40 || 14 || 1161 || 4 || 54 || 62 || 116 || 30 || 23 || 453 || 0.1 || 4 || 80.3 || 3.9 || 4.4 || 8.3 || 2.1 || 1.6 || 32.4 || 0.1 || 0.3
|-
! scope="row" style="text-align:center" | [[2013 AFL season|2013]]
|style="text-align:center;"|{{AFL Mel}}
| 40 || 9 || 732 || 0 || 26 || 47 || 2173 || 2821 || 29828 || 2298 || 0.2 || 80.10 || 2.9 || 5.2 || 28.31 || 32.13 || 333.1 || 033.2 || 0.01
|- style="background-color: #EAEAEA"
! scope="row" style="text-align:center" | [[2014 AFL season|2014]]
|style="text-align:center;"|{{AFL Mel}}
| 40 || 17 || 1547 || 5 || 76 || 78 || 31154 || 4131 || 54041 || 7540 || 50.4 || 90.13 || 4.5 || 4.6 || 9.1.8 || 2.4 || 311.8 || 02.4 || 031.38
|-
! scope="row" style="text-align:center" | [[2015 AFL season|2015]]
|style="text-align:center;"|{{AFL Mel}}
| 40 || 5 || 392 || 2 || 22 || 17 || 839 || 188 || 15018 || 2150 || 20.4 || 70.84 || 4.4 || 3.4 || 17.68 || 31.6 || 303.06 || 030.4 || 0.4
|- style="background-color: #EAEAEA"
! scope="row" style="text-align:center" | [[2016 AFL season|2016]]
|{{AFL Ess}}
| 53 || 5 || 3 || 3 || 17 || 23 || 40 || 21 || 5 || 71 || 0.6 || 0.6 || 3.4 || 4.6 || 8.0 || 4.2 || 1.0 || 14.2
|- class="sortbottom"
! colspan=3| Career
! 155160
! 126959
! 44534
! 824462
! 345847
! 3091309
! 3494366
! 56314
! 313565
! 80.24
! 0.2▼
! 2.9
! 5.3
! 28.2
! 02.43▼
! 2.0
! 22.63
▲! 0.4
▲! 0.2
|}
 
==Personal life==
Jamar sometimes goes by the nickname "Russian".<ref name="russian"/>
Jamar is an accomplished businessman with interests in property, industrial and fitness industries.
 
==References==
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==External links==
{{Commons category}}
*{{Melbplayer}}
*{{Essplayer}}
*{{AflRleagueAFL Tables |ref= M/Mark_Jamar.html }}
*[http://demonwiki.org/Mark+Jamar Demonwiki profile]
 
{{Essendon player squad}}
{{2010 All-Australian team}}
{{2002 AFL rookie draft}}
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