Rhys Magin

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Rhys Magin
Personal information
Full name Rhys Magin
Date of birth (1989-03-04) 4 March 1989 (age 35)
Place of birth Nambour, Queensland
Original team(s) Zillmere
Draft 5th overall, 2007 Rookie draft
Essendon [1]
Height 180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Weight 73 kg (161 lb)
Position(s) Half-Forward
Playing career1
YearsClubGames (Goals)
2009 Essendon 4 (2)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2008.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Rhys Magin (born 4 March 1989) is an Australian rules football player who was on the rookie list in 2008 and 2009 for the Essendon Football Club in the Australian Football League. He played junior football primarily in a half-forward flank position however it is noted he can play in both a forward and defensive role.

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Early life

Magin was born and raised in Nambour, Queensland and began playing junior football with Noosa Tigers. [2] Magin went on to play senior football with Zillmere in the QAFL. He represented Queensland at the 2007 Under-18 Championships. [3]

AFL career

Prior to round 16 Magin was elevated off the rookie list to replace the injured Jason Winderlich [4] Magin made his AFL debut in round 19 against West Coast Eagles.

Magin was delisted at the end of 2009. [5]

Post AFL

Magin played with Essendon District Football League (EDFL) side Avondale Heights for the 2010 season with the club's new coach triple premiership player Chris Johnson. In 2015 he joined Kyneton Football Club in the Bendigo Football League. [6]

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References

  1. Gardiner, Peter. "On fast track from Pomona to Essendon". Sunshine Coast Daily. Retrieved 28 July 2017.
  2. Suncoast Lion has draft hopes from Sunshine Coast Daily 21 November 2007
  3. "Rhys Magin One Step Away at Essendon". SportsTG. Retrieved 28 July 2017.
  4. Magin elevated off rookie list Archived 25 July 2008 at the Wayback Machine
  5. "Magin eyes the Gold Coast". Sunshine Coast Daily. Retrieved 28 July 2017.
  6. Michell, Tim (9 October 2014). "Kyneton signs Rhys Magin from Essendon District Football League club Avondale Heights". Sunbury Leader.