Sam Gibson (footballer)
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Sam Gibson | |||
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Personal information | |||
Full name | Sam Gibson | ||
Date of birth | 27 May 1986 | ||
Original team(s) | Box Hill Hawks (VFL) | ||
Draft | No. 37, 2007 Rookie Draft, Hawthorn No. 63, 2012 Rookie Draft, North Melbourne |
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Height/Weight | 185 cm / 83 kg | ||
Club information | |||
Current club | North Melbourne | ||
Number | 43 | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
2012– | North Melbourne | 90 (41) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of Round 6, 2016 season.
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Sam Gibson (born 27 May 1986) is a professional Australian rules footballer who plays the North Melbourne Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was recruited by the club in the 2012 Rookie Draft, with pick #63. Gibson made his debut in Round 12, 2012, against Gold Coast at Carrara Stadium.[1]
At the end of the 2012 season Gibson signed a two-year deal with North Melbourne[2] and was promoted to the senior list.
So far in his 90-game career, he has had only had 3 matches with less than 10 disposals, all three coming when he started as the sub.[3]
As of Round 6, 2016 Gibson has played 90 games straight without missing a game since his debut. [4]
Gibson was second at North for disposals and led the side in kicks, marks and uncontested disposals. He also increased his numbers from 2013 in disposals (21.6 to 24.6), tackles (2 to 3.5), rebound 50’s (1.3 to 2.9), inside 50’s (2.6 to 2.8) and clearances (1.7 to 2.1).[5]
References
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- ↑ http://www.nmfc.com.au/player-profile/sam-gibson
- ↑ http://afltables.com/afl/stats/alltime/misc_players.html#14
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External links
- Sam Gibson's profile on the official website of the North Melbourne Football Club
- Sam Gibson's statistics from AFL Tables
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