Reuben Ginbey
| 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 | |||
Reuben Ginbey (born 10 September 2004) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League (AFL).
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
[edit]Ginbey 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
[edit]Ginbey 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 |
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
[edit]AFL
See also
[edit]References
[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