Jacob Collard

Jacob Collard is an Australian professional footballer who plays as right back for Oakleigh Cannons FC.

Early life
Collard is an Indigenous Australian.

He was raised in Perth, attending South Thornlie Primary School and Lynwood Senior High School.

Collard has since done amazing work in the community and is regarded as a mentor to youths, especially those from indigenous backgrounds.

Club career
Collard made his competitive debut for Perth as a substitute in a win over Newcastle Jets in the 2015 FFA Cup. He made his A-League debut for the club against Adelaide United on 9 January 2020. In his second A-League appearance, one week later, Collard was sent off in the 63rd minute.

After failing to secure a professional contract with Perth, Collard joined Tasmanian side Olympia on 5 March 2016. Collard left the club in April 2016, to move to Melbourne.

Collard joined National Premier Leagues Victoria side Oakleigh Cannons in May 2016.

Outside football
Before playing for Perth Glory, Collard worked as a plumber.

In 2017, Collard undertook a Western Australia Police cadetship for Indigenous Australians.