Reuben Ginbey
Personal information
Full name Reuben "The Boy" Ginbey
Date of birth 10 September 2004
Original team(s) Dunsborough /East Perth Football Club
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 17 (1)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 9, 2023.
Career highlights
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

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

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

Statistics are correct to the end of Round 7 2023
Legend
  G  
 Goals
  K  
 Kicks
  D  
 Disposals 
  T  
 Tackles
  B  
 Behinds 
  H  
 Handballs 
  M  
 Marks
Season Team No. Games Totals Averages (per game)
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

See also

References

  1. ^ "Dunsborough midfielder kicks with precision". Busselton Dunsborough Mail. Rural Press. 3 August 2015. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
  2. ^ "Dunsborough's Ginbey to make AFL debut". South Western Times. 15 March 2023. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
  3. ^ Reilly, Eliza (18 December 2022). "Country boy ready to fly high after landing at Eagles". The West Australian. p. 56. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ McArdle, Jordan (30 April 2022). "Draft fancy to captain Wesley". The West Australian. p. 155. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ "Precious Reuben: Eagles' tackling machine earns Rising Star nom". afl.com.au. 3 April 2023. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
  8. ^ Bourke, Ed (3 April 2023). "West Coast midfielder Reuben Ginbey earns Rising Star nomination". news.com.au. News Corporation Australia. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
  9. ^ 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

West Coast Eagles – current squad
2023 AFL Rising Star nominees
2022 AFL national draft
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