Sam Durham
| Sam Durham | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Durham pre-match with Essendon in 2025 | |||
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Sam Durham | ||
| Nickname | Duz | ||
| Born | 9 July 2001 | ||
| Original teams | 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 | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Essendon | ||
| Number | 22 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2021– | Essendon | 109 (38) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 20, 2026. | |||
| 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).
AFL career
[edit]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
[edit]Updated to the end of round 20, 2026.[10]
G |
Goals | K |
Kicks | D |
Disposals | T |
Tackles |
B |
Behinds | H |
Handballs | M |
Marks |
| Season | Team | No. | Games | Totals | Averages (per game) | Votes | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | B | K | H | D | M | T | G | B | K | H | D | M | T | |||||
| 2021 | Essendon | 42 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 47 | 52 | 99 | 31 | 9 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 6.7 | 7.4 | 14.1 | 4.4 | 1.3 | 0 |
| 2022 | Essendon | 22 | 20 | 5 | 6 | 140 | 161 | 301 | 91 | 35 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 7.0 | 8.1 | 15.1 | 4.6 | 1.8 | 0 |
| 2023 | Essendon | 22 | 22 | 5 | 2 | 178 | 185 | 363 | 107 | 47 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 8.1 | 8.4 | 16.5 | 4.9 | 2.1 | 0 |
| 2024 | Essendon | 22 | 22 | 10 | 5 | 235 | 235 | 470 | 88 | 97 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 21.4 | 4.0 | 4.4 | 6 |
| 2025 | Essendon | 22 | 20 | 8 | 7 | 201 | 236 | 437 | 59 | 82 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 10.1 | 11.8 | 21.9 | 3.0 | 4.1 | 4 |
| 2026 | Essendon | 22 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 169 | 196 | 365 | 65 | 70 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 9.4 | 10.9 | 20.3 | 3.6 | 3.9 | |
| Career | 109 | 38 | 27 | 970 | 1065 | 2035 | 441 | 340 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 8.9 | 9.8 | 18.7 | 4.0 | 3.1 | 10 | ||
References
[edit]- ↑ "Durham a Don". essendonfc.com.au. 2 June 2021.
- ↑ "Special delivery: 'The Package' keeps Dons' dream alive". AFL Media. 18 July 2021.
- ↑ "Menzie earns one-year deal, Durham upgraded". essendonfc.com.au. Retrieved 19 November 2022.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "Liberty Player of the Month: Sam Durham". essendonfc.com.au. 29 August 2023.
- ↑ "Inside job: The changing face of the Bombers' midfield brigade". afl.com.au. 2 May 2024.
- ↑ ""Good clubs would": Should Dons renegotiate Durham's contract for impressive start to 2024?". sen.com.au. 25 June 2024.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "Bombers mid locked in on new long-term deal". afl.com.au. 26 March 2024.
- ↑ "Sam Durham". AFL Tables. Retrieved 28 July 2026.
External links
[edit]
- Sam Durham's profile on the official website of the Essendon Football Club
- Sam Durham's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Sam Durham at AustralianFootball.com
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