Edward (Eddie) Sansbury (born 26 November 1983) is an Australian rules football player who formerly played as a midfielder for the Kangaroos Football Club in the Australian Football League.
| Eddie Sansbury | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth | 26 November 1983 | ||
| Original team(s) | Central District (SANFL) | ||
| Debut | Round 1, 2004, Kangaroos vs. Adelaide, at MCG | ||
| Height | 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Weight | 86 kg (190 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2004–2008 | North Melbourne | 40 (21) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2008. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
He was drafted to the Kangaroos as a third round selection at pick 40 in the 2003 AFL Draft from the Central District Bulldogs in the South Australian National Football League. In the 2003 SANFL grand final he kicked 5 goals against the future Brownlow Medalist Adam Cooney.
Eddie played as a forward midfielder during his career. In Round 22 of 2007, Sansbury kicked 5 goals in the 64 point win over the Western Bulldogs. He had his best season in Kangaroo colours to date. However Sansbury was delisted at the end of the 2008 season after only playing one game during the season. In 2009, he has returned to Adelaide and to Central District.
Sansbury’s is the cousin of Sydney's Michael O'Loughlin and Kangaroo team-mate Daniel Wells.
Achievements edit
Career Games - 40
Career Goals - 21
Draft History - Pick 40 (2003)
Brownlow Votes - 3
Career Finals - 3
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 1 | 12 | 7 | 10 | 10 |
| Ave. Kicks | 1 | 8.8 | 6.7 | 4.9 | 6.2 |
| Ave. Handballs | 3 | 6.3 | 7.4 | 3.8 | 3.1 |
External links edit
- Eddie Sansbury's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Eddie Sansbury at AustralianFootball.com