Reuben Ginbey (born 10 September 2004) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League (AFL).
| Reuben Ginbey | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Reuben "The Boy" Ginbey | ||
| Date of birth | 10 September 2004 | ||
| Original team(s) | Dunsborough /East Perth/Wesley College | ||
| Draft | 9th 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 | 40 (2) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2024. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
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| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Ginbey was recruited from East Perth (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
editGinbey started his career at the local Dunsborough Football Club.[1][2][3] 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.[4] Ginbey made his WAFL senior debut in 2022, while still playing in the Public Schools Association competition with Wesley College.[5]
AFL career
editGinbey was selected at Pick 9 in the 2022 National Draft by the West Coast Eagles.[6] He earned an AFL Rising Star nominee in round 3 of the 2023 season, in just his third game.[7][8]
Statistics
edit- 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 |
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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
editAFL
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Dunsborough midfielder kicks with precision". Busselton Dunsborough Mail. Rural Press. 3 August 2015. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
- ^ "Dunsborough's Ginbey to make AFL debut". South Western Times. 15 March 2023. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
- ^ Reilly, Eliza (18 December 2022). "Country boy ready to fly high after landing at Eagles". The West Australian. p. 56. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ McArdle, Jordan (30 April 2022). "Draft fancy to captain Wesley". The West Australian. p. 155. Retrieved 3 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.
- ^ Sweeney, Paddy (5 April 2023). "Reuben the Rebuilder: Why West Coast's top draft pick is laying the foundation for their future". The Age. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
External links
edit- Reuben Ginbey's profile on the official website of the West Coast Eagles
- Reuben Ginbey's playing statistics from AFL Tables