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26 Sam Butler

 
Details
Number26
Height187cm
Weight85kg
DOB14-01-1986
Debut2004
GamesGoals
2010520100
Career66Career11
Dreamteam Points
2010367Go to Dream Team
The 2006 premiership player overcame two years of frustration with groin problems to make a strong finish to 2009, playing 10 consecutive games and averaging 19 disposals over his last five matches. Regained much-needed confidence in a role off half-back and would be feeling buoyant about his chances of re-establishing himself in the midfield leading into the new season.
Draft history: 2003 NAB AFL Draft 2nd round selection (West Coast) No. 20 overall traded by Geelong for David Haynes and No. 42 (Matthew Spencer).

At a Glance

  • Junior Clubs: South Gawler (SA)
  • Clubs: West Coast
  • Debut: 2004
  • Recruited from: Central District (SA)
  • AFL Awards: NAB AFL Rising Star nominee 2004; premiership side 2006
  • Club Awards:
  • Brownlow Votes:
DisposalsMarksStoppagesFreesGeneral playScoring
 
1
Brisbane Lions
L 114 - 82
12
14
26
7
0
0
0
7
0
0
2
Port Adelaide
L 86 - 89
6
7
13
4
0
0
0
3
0
0
3
North Melbourne
L 116 - 91
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
Essendon
W 101 - 78
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
5
Sydney Swans
L 115 - 63
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
6
Fremantle
L 73 - 111
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
7
Hawthorn
W 102 - 94
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
8
Melbourne
W 46 - 75
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
9
St Kilda
L 56 - 91
10
11
21
4
0
0
1
3
0
0
10
Carlton
L 105 - 76
11
8
19
5
0
1
0
3
0
0
11
Geelong Cats
L 98 - 122
6
7
13
6
0
0
2
1
0
0
12
Richmond
L 126 - 77
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
13
Western Bulldogs
L 59 - 119
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
14
Collingwood
L 135 - 52
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
15
Adelaide
L 95 - 117
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
16
Essendon
W 100 - 132
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
17
Carlton
L 83 - 109
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

News

Butler desperate to leave injuries behind

The 24-year-old premiership midfielder’s perseverance looks set to be rewarded Friday, July 23, 2010 - 3:32PM

Another setback for Butler

Latest injury for star-crossed defender could mean up to two months outFriday, June 11, 2010 - 2:28PM

Butler the backman

Playing Sam Butler in defence allows the Eagles to make use of his pace and disposal, according to Daniel MetropolisThursday, June 03, 2010 - 8:06PM

Eagles need to tackle harder: Butler

West Coast midfielder Sam Butler says it was disappointing to be so far behind Carlton in the tackle countSunday, May 30, 2010 - 8:03PM

Butler ready for another full season

Sam Butler playedd 22 games last season, something he is looking forward to making a habitTuesday, October 20, 2009 - 12:27PM

Video

Planet Ark and WCE combine for Schools Tree Day

Toyotas competition winners are South Ballajura Primary School who play host to some West Coast Eagles players wishing to assist in planting some trees for our environmentWednesday, August 05, 2009 - 4:31PM

Homecoming treat for Butler

Adelaide bred Sam Butler returned to his home city as an Eagle and was rewarded with National`s Round 17 Rising Star nominationTuesday, July 27, 2004 - 6:03PM

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