Sam Gibson (footballer)

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Sam Gibson
Personal information
Full name Sam Gibson
Date of birth (1986-05-27) 27 May 1986 (age 38)
Original team(s) Box Hill Hawks (VFL)
Draft No. 37, 2007 Rookie Draft, Hawthorn
No. 63, 2012 Rookie Draft, North Melbourne
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.

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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  3. http://www.nmfc.com.au/player-profile/sam-gibson
  4. http://afltables.com/afl/stats/alltime/misc_players.html#14
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