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Astbury at the ready

Promising Richmond tall utility David Astbury is thriving throughout a full pre-season campaign, following a frustrating injury run over the past couple of years.

2:45pm  Feb 4, 2013

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Astbury happy in the backline

After a promising start to his AFL career in the Richmond forward line, Tiger rookie David Astbury has found his true calling in defence

11:35am  Jul 27, 2010

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Form will turn for Tigers: Astbury

Youngster David Astbury says Richmond is desperate to get back to winning ways

6:57am  Jul 25, 2010

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Musashi Medical Update: Astbury

2:11pm  Apr 10, 2013

Astbury on pre-season

7:00am  Dec 24, 2012

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2:07pm  Aug 21, 2012

Senior Players List

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David
Astbury

Height
195 cm
DOB
26-02-1991
Weight
96 kg
Debut
2010
Games
2013
0
Career
24
Goals
2013
0
Career
7
2013 Dream Team Points
Total
0
Avg
0
DavidAstbury

Player Bio

At A Glance

Junior Clubs: -
Clubs: Richmond
Debut: 2010
Recruited From: -
Brownlow Votes: -

Tall and athletic prospect who made his debut in 2010. His development was halted by a chronic knee injury that first surfaced in 2011. Came back via the VFL last season and played seven games with the Coburg Tigers, before playing the final two games of the year in the AFL. 

Rated highly by the club, as evidenced by taking over Matthew Richardson’s No. 12. Signed
a new contract late last year that ties him to the club until the end of 2014.

Stats

By the numbers

  • 2013   Season Average
    Games Played 0
    • Kicks 0.0
    • Handballs 0.0
    • Disposals 0.0
    • Marks 0.0
    • Hit-Outs 0.0
    • Tackles 0.0
    • Goals 0.0
    • Dream Team 0.0

2013 Highlights

Statistics Best Opponent Round
Kicks - - -
Handballs - - -
Disposals - - -
Marks - - -
Hit-outs - - -
Tackles - - -
Goals - - -
Dream Team - - -

2013 Season Breakdown

Rd Opponent Result K H D M HO FF FA T G B DT
1 Carlton W 101 - 106 - - - - - - - - - - -
2 St Kilda W 82 - 99 - - - - - - - - - - -
3 Western Bulldogs W 135 - 68 - - - - - - - - - - -
4 Collingwood L 79 - 113 - - - - - - - - - - -
5 Fremantle L 81 - 80 - - - - - - - - - - -
6 Geelong Cats L 87 - 131 - - - - - - - - - - -
7 Port Adelaide W 73 - 114 - - - - - - - - - - -
8 Melbourne W 106 - 72 - - - - - - - - - - -
9 Essendon L 62 - 91 - - - - - - - - - - -
10 West Coast Eagles - - - - - - - - - - -
12 Adelaide Crows - - - - - - - - - - -
13 Western Bulldogs - - - - - - - - - - -
14 St Kilda - - - - - - - - - - -
15 North Melbourne - - - - - - - - - - -
16 Gold Coast Suns - - - - - - - - - - -
17 Fremantle - - - - - - - - - - -
18 Sydney Swans - - - - - - - - - - -
19 Hawthorn - - - - - - - - - - -
20 Brisbane Lions - - - - - - - - - - -
21 Carlton - - - - - - - - - - -
22 GWS Giants - - - - - - - - - - -
23 Essendon - - - - - - - - - - -
TOTAL W: 5 - L: 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

By the numbers

  • Career Average
    Games Played 24
    • Kicks 5.3
    • Handballs 4.3
    • Disposals 9.6
    • Marks 2.7
    • Hit-Outs 0.1
    • Tackles 1.6
    • Goals 0.3
    • Dream Team 40.7

Career Highlights

Statistics Best Opponent Round
Kicks 15 Collingwood Rd 17, 2010
Handballs 12 Sydney Swans Rd 14, 2010
Disposals 21 Sydney Swans Rd 14, 2010
Marks 9 Collingwood Rd 17, 2010
Hit-outs 2 Carlton Rd 1, 2011
Tackles 4 Adelaide Crows Rd 18, 2010
Goals 3 Melbourne Rd 4, 2010
Dream Team 89 Collingwood Rd 17, 2010

Career Breakdown

Season Club K H D M HO FF FA T G B DT
2013 Richmond 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2012 Richmond 6 6 12 5 0 0 1 4 2 0 70
2011 Richmond 12 14 26 3 2 4 1 6 0 0 100
2010 Richmond 110 83 193 57 1 13 8 29 5 5 808

Legend

K
Kicks
H
Handballs
D
Disposals
M
Marks
HO
Hit-outs
FF
Frees For
FA
Frees Against
T
Tackles
G
Goals
B
Behinds
DT
Dream Team

Q&A

As well as playing great footy, I’d like to be remembered for: Off field development – being well rounded

Most memorable victory (AFL or non-AFL): 2010 v Sydney, MCG

Most admired player at another club: Beau Waters

Favourite ground to play on: MCG

Best part about training: Unity

Weights or running: Weights

What would you prefer – mark of the year or goal of the year: Mark

Which skill do you need to most work on: one v one aerial work

Complete this line…with two minutes to go in the 2012 Grand Final:  I made a goal-saving tackle

Who will be Mike Sheahan’s No. 1 ranked player by the end of 2012: Lance Franklin

You are running 30 minutes late to an early morning beach recovery session. What’s your excuse: I’m sorry

Favourite meal the night before a game: Chicken risotto

What music helps you get ‘in the zone’ before a game: Relaxing/slow music

One thing you would change about the world: Taxes

PlayStation or Xbox? And what’s your favourite game: Playstation – Call of Duty

Who would win My Kitchen Rules at your club? And what’s their signature dish: Kel Moore – roast beef and cous cous

Your favourite line from a movie:  “I don’t know what I knew before, but all I know is I’ll win this war.”

What’s your favourite dance move: Can’t dance

What is your favourite holiday destination in Australia: Noosa

Where would you recommend visiting within your state: Lorne