Sam Durham

Sam Durham
Durham pre-match with Essendon in 2025
Personal information
Full name	Sam Durham
Nickname(s)	Duz
Date of birth	(2001-07-09) 9 July 2001 (age 24)
Original team(s)	Seymour, Murray Bushrangers, Richmond (VFL)
Draft	No. 9, 2021 Mid season draft
Height	185 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight	84 kg (185 lb)
Position(s)	Defender/Midfielder
Club information
Current club	Essendon
Number	22
Playing career1
Years	Club	Games (Goals)
2021–	Essendon	85 (28)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 18, 2025.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Sam Durham (born 09 July 2001) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for Essendon in the Australian Football League (AFL).

AFL career

Durham was recruited by Essendon with the 9th draft pick in the 2021 mid-season draft. ^[1] He made his debut in round 18 of the 2021 season against North Melbourne. He collected 11 disposals in an 18-point victory.^{[ citation needed ]}

Durham was upgraded to Essendon's senior list for the 2023 season after a season and a half on the rookie list. ^[2] Durham kicked the winning goal for Essendon with 7 seconds left, in the annual Dreamtime at the 'G match against Richmond. ^[3] Durham also won Essendon's Player of the Month award in August of that season, to cap off a strong season. ^[4]

Durham again rose to new heights in the 2024 season, having his true breakout season as he was deployed as a full time midfielder and established himself as one of Essendon's best and most important players. ^{[5] [6] [7]} During the season, Durham also signed a 4 year contract extension with the Bombers, through to the end of 2028. ^[8]

Statistics

Updated to the end of 2024. ^[9]

Legend

G	Goals	K	Kicks	D	Disposals	T	Tackles
B	Behinds	H	Handballs	M	Marks

Season	Team	No.	Games	Totals							Averages (per game)							Votes
				G	B	K	H	D	M	T	G	B	K	H	D	M	T
2021	Essendon	42	7	1	2	47	52	99	31	9	0.1	0.3	6.7	7.4	14.1	4.4	1.3	0
2022	Essendon	22	20	5	6	140	161	301	91	35	0.3	0.3	7.0	8.1	15.1	4.6	1.8	0
2023	Essendon	22	22	5	2	178	185	363	107	47	0.2	0.1	8.1	8.4	16.5	4.9	2.1	0
2024	Essendon	22	22	10	5	235	235	470	88	97	0.5	0.2	10.7	10.7	21.4	4.0	4.4	6
Career			71	21	15	600	633	1233	317	188	0.3	0.2	8.5	8.9	17.4	4.5	2.7	6

Notes

References

1. "Durham a Don". essendonfc.com.au. 2 June 2021.
2. "Menzie earns one-year deal, Durham upgraded". essendonfc.com.au. Retrieved 19 November 2022.
3. "Essendon beat Richmond by one point in Dreamtime at the G, Brisbane romp to Q-Clash glory over Gold Coast". ABC News (Australia) . 20 May 2023.
4. "Liberty Player of the Month: Sam Durham". essendonfc.com.au. 29 August 2023.
5. "Inside job: The changing face of the Bombers' midfield brigade". afl.com.au. 2 May 2024.
6. ""Good clubs would": Should Dons renegotiate Durham's contract for impressive start to 2024?". sen.com.au. 25 June 2024.
7. "AFL Round-Up: Blues here to stay, Swans set a new standard and Bombers 'bull' Durham puts league on notice". ABC News (Australia). 24 June 2024.
8. "Bombers mid locked in on new long-term deal". afl.com.au. 26 March 2024.
9. "Sam Durham". AFL Tables. Retrieved 27 August 2023.

External links

• Sam Durham's profile on the official website of the Essendon Football Club
• Sam Durham's playing statistics from AFL Tables
• Sam Durham at AustralianFootball.com