James Jordon Biography

James Jordon is no certainty to play again this season after undergoing surgery on a foot fracture suffered in the VFL two weeks ago.

Melbourne midfielder James Harmes selflessly tried to sub himself off late in the Grand Final win against the Western Bulldogs in order to give teammate James Jordon some game time.

Jordon was the medical sub for the match, and he didn't make it out onto the field in the Demons' 74-point win at Optus Stadium.

But if Harmes had his way, Jordon would have been subbed into the game with about five minutes to go.

"Harmsey was trying to have a little cramp there just so I could get on at the end," Jordon said.

"He was just trying to get me on the ground. There was only five minutes left, but it didn't end up happening."

James Jordon is the 2021 round eight Rising Star nominee after picking up a career-high 23 disposals and laying eight tackles in the club's nine-point win over Sydney.

James Jordon makes his AFL debut for Melbourne at the MCG with 15 disposals (10 kicks and 5 handballs), 5 marks, 5 tackles and a goal in a 22-point win over Fremantle.

Jordan Cunico joins the race for the final place on Carlton's list, with the ex-Geelong midfielder invited to train with the club ahead of the 2020 season.

The speedy 23-year-old was delisted by the Cats at the end of 2019, having managed only 15 senior games for the club across five seasons at GMHBA Stadium.

Melbourne select James Jordan with pick No.33 in the 2018 National Draft.

"What attracted us to James was his improvement throughout the year. He didn't have a lot of exposure to TAC Cup level, but when you pour back over the vision you see a player who can play in all areas of the ground," Demons national recruiting manager Jason Taylor said.

Melbourne select James Jordan with pick No.33 in the 2018 National Draft.

“My versatility holds me in good stead I think,” Jordon said.

“I think I play on the inside and the outside both pretty well, as well as I can play forward, backline or in the midfield.

“I feel like I’ve still got a little bit to grow which definitely helps and a bit more development left.”