Reuben Ginbey

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Reuben Ginbey
Personal information
Full name Reuben Ginbey
Nickname(s) The Boy
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
YearsClubGames (Goals)
2023– West Coast 40 (2)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2024.
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).

Contents

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

Originally from Dunsborough, Western Australia, Ginbey started his football 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

2023: Debut season

Ginbey was selected with pick 9 in the 2022 national draft by the West Coast Eagles. [6] He made his debut in round 1 of the 2023 AFL season during the Eagles narrow 5 point loss to North Melbourne at Marvel Stadium, collecting 15 disposals and a game-high 12 tackles. [7] He earned a AFL Rising Star nomination two weeks later in the round 3 Western Derby, collecting 20 disposals, eight tackles, six clearances and 13 contested possessions. [8] [9] Although traditionally playing as a midfielder and on the wing, Ginbey later transitioned into the half-back line during the 2023 season. Unfortunately, Ginbey suffered a hamstring injury in round 18, and as a result he missed the rest of the season. [10] He finished his debut season having played 17 games. In December 2023, he took part in the West Coast Eagles community camp, which included a trip to his former primary school in Dunsborough. [11] His impressive debut season was acknowledged when he received the West Coast Eagles' Emerging Talent award for 2023. [10] He signed on for another three years at the end of the season, to remain at the Eagles until 2027. [10]

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
SeasonTeamNo.GamesTotalsAverages (per game)
GBKHDMTGBKHDMT
2023 West Coast 771136619785000.15.18.713.91.17.1
Career7113661978500.10.15.18.713.91.17.1

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. ↑ "Ginbey soaking up Eagles experience". westcoasteagles.com.au. 21 March 2023.
  8. ↑ "Precious Reuben: Eagles' tackling machine earns Rising Star nom". afl.com.au. 3 April 2023. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
  9. ↑ Bourke, Ed (3 April 2023). "West Coast midfielder Reuben Ginbey earns Rising Star nomination". news.com.au. News Corporation Australia. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
  10. 1 2 3 Stocks, Gary (31 December 2023). "2023 Yearbook: Lateral thinking rewarded". westcoasteagles.com.au.
  11. ↑ "'This is the fittest and strongest I've ever been': Ginbey". westcoasteagles.com.au. 5 December 2023.
  12. ↑ 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.
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