Reuben Ginbey

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Reuben Ginbey
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
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).

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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
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

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References

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  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.
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