Jonathan Freeman Biography

The Brisbane Lions have delisted five players, including experienced defender Ryan Harwood and key forward Jono Freeman.

Midfielder Jarrad Jansen, utility Josh Clayton and rookie Blake Grewar have also been told by the Lions their contracts would not be renewed.

Jono Freeman undergoes minor surgery after fracturing his cheekbone and will miss the rest of the JLT Community Series.

Jono Freeman is set to miss most of the season with an ankle issue.

The 21-year-old hadn't played this year because of a glute injury but was nearing his NEAFL return.

However, he will consult a specialist after injuring ligaments in his ankle at training when he stepped on someone's foot.

Claye Beams and Jono Freeman each sign two-year contract extensions with Brisbane.

"They are both very good young players and have really bright futures with our football club," Lions football manager Dean Warren said.

"The fact they are both Queenslanders makes it that bit sweeter for the local game, and shows the kind of talent the game in Queensland can produce."

Lions pair Ryan Harwood and Jono Freeman will have delayed starts to the season, with both to miss up to 12 weeks following surgery.

The Lions have revealed Harwood will have surgery on Monday to alleviate the abdominal and groin pain he has endured in recent weeks.

Freeman, 20, who played four games last season, had a microdiscectomy on a bulging disc in his back on Thursday night and will also miss up to 12 weeks.

"Both Ryan and Jono were disappointed at having to spend time away from the game but we have to do what is best for the players,' Lions football operations manager Dean Warren said.

"They will both come back stronger and the result will be in the best interest of their long-term careers."

Jono Freeman kicks four goals against Collingwood in his first visit to the MCG as the Lions routed the Magpies by 67 points.

"I couldn't have asked for a better experience," Freeman said after just his second game of AFL footy.

"I'd never even been and watched a game at the 'G, so it was my first time experiencing it.

"I grew up watching 'Browny' (Jonathan Brown) play on Grand Final day here, so I've always wanted to do it.

"I got to do it today. It was great to get my hands on the ball, hit the scoreboard and have a great win.

"I'll remember it forever."

Jonathan Freeman makes his AFL debut for Brisbane at the Gabba with 5 disposals (2 kicks and 3 handballs), 2 marks and 2 tackles in a 105-point loss to Adelaide.