Reuben Ginbey

Reuben Ginbey (born 10 September 2004) is an Australian rules footballer and plays for the West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League (AFL).

Reuben Ginbey
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 / weight 191cm/ 83kg
Position(s) Defender/Midfielder
Club information
Current club West Coast
Number 7
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2023– West Coast 3 (0)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of rd 3 2023.
Career highlights

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 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 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 2023 National Draft by the West Coast Eagles. He earned an AFL Rising Star Nominee in Round of the 2023 season, in just his third game.

Statistics
Statistics are correct to the end of Round 3 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 730119335272600.336.331117.332.338.67
Career 30119335272600.336.331117.332.338.67

Honours and achievements

AFL

  • AFL Rising Star nominee: 2023

See also

References
  1. From unknown to bona-fide gun the fyfeesque draft bolters Reuben Ginbey meteroic rise


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