Sam Durham

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Sam Durham
2025 R11 Sam Durham.jpg
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
YearsClubGames (Goals)
2021– Essendon 91 (29)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 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).

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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. [2]

Durham was upgraded to Essendon's senior list for the 2023 season after a season and a half on the rookie list. [3] Durham kicked the winning goal for Essendon with 7 seconds left, in the annual Dreamtime at the 'G match against Richmond. [4] Durham also won Essendon's Player of the Month award in August of that season, to cap off a strong season. [5]

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. [6] [7] [8] During the season, Durham also signed a 4 year contract extension with the Bombers, through to the end of 2028. [9]

Statistics

Updated to the end of 2025. [10]

Legend
  G  
 Goals
  K  
 Kicks
  D  
 Disposals  
  T  
 Tackles
  B  
 Behinds  
  H  
 Handballs  
  M  
 Marks
SeasonTeamNo.GamesTotalsAverages (per game) Votes
GBKHDMTGBKHDMT
2021 Essendon 427124752993190.10.36.77.414.14.41.30
2022 Essendon 22205614016130191350.30.37.08.115.14.61.80
2023 Essendon 222252178185363107470.20.18.18.416.54.92.10
2024 Essendon 222210523523547088970.50.210.710.721.44.04.46
2025 Essendon 22208720123643759820.40.410.111.821.93.04.1
Career91292280186916703762700.30.28.89.618.44.13.06

Notes

    References

    1. ↑ "Durham a Don". essendonfc.com.au. 2 June 2021.
    2. ↑ "Special delivery: 'The Package' keeps Dons' dream alive". AFL Media. 18 July 2021.
    3. ↑ "Menzie earns one-year deal, Durham upgraded". essendonfc.com.au. Retrieved 19 November 2022.
    4. ↑ "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.
    5. ↑ "Liberty Player of the Month: Sam Durham". essendonfc.com.au. 29 August 2023.
    6. ↑ "Inside job: The changing face of the Bombers' midfield brigade". afl.com.au. 2 May 2024.
    7. ↑ ""Good clubs would": Should Dons renegotiate Durham's contract for impressive start to 2024?". sen.com.au. 25 June 2024.
    8. ↑ "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.
    9. ↑ "Bombers mid locked in on new long-term deal". afl.com.au. 26 March 2024.
    10. ↑ "Sam Durham". AFL Tables. Retrieved 27 August 2023.
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