Reuben Ginbey
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| Reuben Ginbey | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Reuben Ginbey | ||
| Date of birth | 10 September 2004 | ||
| Original team(s) | Dunsborough /East Perth Football Club | ||
| Draft | 7th overall, 2022 (West Coast) | ||
| Height | 191 cm (6 ft 3 in) | ||
| Weight | 83 kg (183 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender/Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | West Coast | ||
| Number | 7 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2023– | West Coast | 6 (1) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 6, 2023. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
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| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Reuben Ginbey (born 10 September 2004) is an Australian rules footballer and plays for the West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League (AFL).
Ginbey was recruited from the East Perth Royals (WAFL) with pick 9 in the 2022 National Draft. He made his AFL debut in round 1 of the 2023 AFL season. He earned a Rising Star nomination in round 3 of that season.
Early career
Ginbey started his career at the local Dunsborough Football Club. Initially having a smaller build, he developed into a handy player. He later had a growth spurt as his body matured and went from a winger to a key position player. He was invited to the East Perth Colts program and his coaches put his name forward for the state under 18 team.[1]
AFL career
Ginbey was selected at Pick 9 in the 2022 National Draft by the West Coast Eagles.[2] He earned an AFL Rising Star Nominee in round 3 of the 2023 season, in just his third game.[3][4]
Statistics
- Statistics are correct to the end of Round 7 2023
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Goals | K
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Kicks | D
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Disposals | T
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Tackles |
B
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Behinds | H
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Handballs | M
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Marks |
| Season | Team | No. | Games | Totals | Averages (per game) | ||||||||||||
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| G | B | K | H | D | M | T | G | B | K | H | D | M | T | ||||
| 2023 | West Coast | 7 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 36 | 61 | 97 | 8 | 50 | 0 | 0.1 | 5.1 | 8.7 | 13.9 | 1.1 | 7.1 |
| Career | 7 | 1 | 1 | 36 | 61 | 97 | 8 | 50 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 5.1 | 8.7 | 13.9 | 1.1 | 7.1 | ||
Honours and achievements
AFL
- AFL Rising Star nominee: 2023
See also
References
- ^ Schmook, Nathan (13 November 2022). "From unknown to 'bona fide gun': The Fyfe-esque draft bolter's meteoric rise". afl.com.au. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
- ^ Reid, Harrison (16 April 2023). "Young Eagles bull Reuben Ginbey completely disorientated after copping 'nasty' eye poke". 7news.com.au. Seven West Media. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
- ^ "Precious Reuben: Eagles' tackling machine earns Rising Star nom". afl.com.au. 3 April 2023. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
- ^ Bourke, Ed (3 April 2023). "West Coast midfielder Reuben Ginbey earns Rising Star nomination". news.com.au. News Corporation Australia. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
External links
- Reuben Ginbey's profile on the official website of the West Coast Eagles
- Reuben Ginbey's playing statistics from AFL Tables