David Astbury
| David Astbury | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Astbury at a game for the Tigers against Brisbane in April 2015 | |||
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | David Astbury | ||
| Date of birth | 26 February 1991 | ||
| Original team(s) |
Tatyoon (MDFL) North Ballarat Rebels (TAC Cup) | ||
| Draft |
35th overall, 2009 Richmond | ||
| Height / weight | 195 cm / 92 kg | ||
| Position(s) | Defender/Forward | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Richmond | ||
| Number | 12 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2010– | Richmond | 60 (8) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2016. | |||
David Astbury (born 26 February 1991) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the Richmond Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). He wears the number 12 guernsey and plays most of his football in defence, but he can play in the forward line.[1][2]
Originally from Tatyoon in western Victoria. He played his junior footy at the Ararat Western Warriors and Tatyoon U16. Astbury was drafted to Richmond from the North Ballarat Rebels in the TAC Cup with the 35th selection in the 2009 AFL Draft.[3] He attended Caulfield Grammar School as a boarding student for two years.[4]
Astbury made his AFL debut in Round 4, 2010 against Melbourne. He had seven disposals (six kicks and one handball), took three marks, had one tackle and kicked three goals. He was one of the better players for the Tigers who lost by 55 points.[5]
In September 2014, Astbury signed a two year deal that keeps him contracted to Richmond until at least the end of 2016.[6]
References
- ↑ Astbury, Dea and Cowan selected in the 2009 AFL draft
- ↑ Astbury's player profile
- ↑ AFL draft: New challenge for Rebels' trio
- ↑ Richmond Football Club (2010). 2009 National Draft – David Astbury (Pick 35). Retrieved 7 October 2010.
- ↑ Melbourne smash Richmond at MCG
- ↑ "Astbury re-signs". Richmond Football Club. Richmond Football Club. 3 September 2014. Retrieved 3 September 2014.
External links
- David Astbury's profile on the official website of the Richmond Football Club
- David Astbury's statistics from AFL Tables
- David Astbury' statistics from Footy Wire