Sam Durham (born 09 July 2001) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for Essendon in the Australian Football League (AFL).
| Sam Durham | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Sam Durham | ||
| Date of birth | 9 July 2001 | ||
| Original team(s) | Seymour, Murray Bushrangers, Richmond (VFL) | ||
| Draft | No. 9, 2021 Mid season draft | ||
| Height | 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Weight | 84 kg (185 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender/Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Essendon | ||
| Number | 22 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2021– | Essendon | 71 (21) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2024. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
AFL career
editDurham was recruited by Essendon with the 9th draft pick in the 2021 mid-season draft.[1] He made his debut in round 18 of the 2021 season against North Melbourne. He collected 11 disposals in an 18-point victory.
Durham was upgraded to Essendon's senior list for the 2023 season after a season and a half on the rookie list.[2] Durham kicked the winning goal for Essendon with 7 seconds left, in the annual Dreamtime at the 'G match against Richmond.[3] Durham also won Essendon's Player of the Month award in August of that season, to cap off a strong season.[4]
Durham again rose to new heights in the 2024 season, having his true breakout season as he was deployed as a full time midfielder and established himself as one of Essendon's best and most important players.[5][6][7] During the season, Durham also signed a 4 year contract extension with the Bombers, through to the end of 2028.[8]
Statistics
editUpdated to the end of 2024.[9]
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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) | Votes | ||||||||||||
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| G | B | K | H | D | M | T | G | B | K | H | D | M | T | |||||
| 2021 | Essendon | 42 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 47 | 52 | 99 | 31 | 9 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 6.7 | 7.4 | 14.1 | 4.4 | 1.3 | 0 |
| 2022 | Essendon | 22 | 20 | 5 | 6 | 140 | 161 | 301 | 91 | 35 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 7.0 | 8.1 | 15.1 | 4.6 | 1.8 | 0 |
| 2023 | Essendon | 22 | 22 | 5 | 2 | 178 | 185 | 363 | 107 | 47 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 8.1 | 8.4 | 16.5 | 4.9 | 2.1 | 0 |
| 2024 | Essendon | 22 | 22 | 10 | 5 | 235 | 235 | 470 | 88 | 97 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 21.4 | 4.0 | 4.4 | 6 |
| Career | 71 | 21 | 15 | 600 | 633 | 1233 | 317 | 188 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 8.5 | 8.9 | 17.4 | 4.5 | 2.7 | 6 | ||
Notes
References
edit- ^ "Durham a Don". essendonfc.com.au. 2 June 2021.
- ^ "Menzie earns one-year deal, Durham upgraded". essendonfc.com.au. Retrieved 19 November 2022.
- ^ "Essendon beat Richmond by one point in Dreamtime at the G, Brisbane romp to Q-Clash glory over Gold Coast". ABC News (Australia). 20 May 2023.
- ^ "Liberty Player of the Month: Sam Durham". essendonfc.com.au. 29 August 2023.
- ^ "Inside job: The changing face of the Bombers' midfield brigade". afl.com.au. 2 May 2024.
- ^ ""Good clubs would": Should Dons renegotiate Durham's contract for impressive start to 2024?". sen.com.au. 25 June 2024.
- ^ "AFL Round-Up: Blues here to stay, Swans set a new standard and Bombers 'bull' Durham puts league on notice". ABC News (Australia). 24 June 2024.
- ^ "Bombers mid locked in on new long-term deal". afl.com.au. 26 March 2024.
- ^ "Sam Durham". AFL Tables. Retrieved 27 August 2023.
External links
edit- Sam Durham's profile on the official website of the Essendon Football Club
- Sam Durham's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Sam Durham at AustralianFootball.com
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