DON'T FEAR JARRED IS HERE

The Tasmania JackJumpers are pleased to announce the signing of Jarred Bairstow to a three-year contract.

Bairstow joins the JackJumpers after spending last season with the Perth Wildcats. The 28-year-old played an important role for the Wildcats during their charge to the NBL Grand Final. Bairstow played for the Brisbane Bullets from 2016-2017.

Bairstow joins Jack McVeigh, Sam McDaniel, Clint Steindl and Sejr Deans (development player) on the JackJumpers’ roster for the 2021/22 Hungry Jack’s NBL season.

JackJumpers Head Coach Scott Roth said: “Jarred is a great signing for us as we continue to build the inaugural JackJumpers’ roster.

“Having worked closely with Jarred in Perth, I know he beings the work ethic, character and defensive intensity we are looking for.

“Jarred is also a first class teammate and will help establish a strong culture at the JackJumpers. We look forward to more exciting player announcements in the coming days.”

Bairstow said: “I can’t wait to arrive in Tasmania and begin this exciting new journey with the JackJumpers.

“When Scott rang me and told me about the vision for the club, it was something I knew I wanted to be a part of. It isn’t often you have the chance to lay the foundations of a new team and it’s an honour to be able to do so.

“The JackJumpers will be a team that will make all Tasmanians proud and I’m thrilled to be a member of the inaugural roster.”

Memberships for the Tasmania JackJumpers’ inaugural season are out now and more than 1700 passionate fans have already signed up. To find out more about membership and to join the Ant Army visit www.jackjumpers.com.au/membership.