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26 Sam Butler

 
Details
Number 26
Height 187cm
Weight 82kg
DOB 14-01-1986
Debut 2004
Games Goals
2011 13 2011 0
Career 82 Career 11
Dreamteam Points
2011 1060 Go to Dream Team
Endured a horrific run with injury and the polished and composed back pocket appeared likely to miss the final series when calf and quad injuries sidelined him for two months late in 2011. He returned in round 24, however, and provided trademark rebound from defence during the finals.
 
Player honours: NAB AFL Rising Star nominee 2004; premiership side 2006.
 
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:
Disposals Marks Stoppages Frees General play Scoring
 
1
W 92 - 88
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2
W 98 - 116
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L 88 - 101
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12
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4
L 72 - 65
16
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24
6
0
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W 106 - 52
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21
10
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0
1
9
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7
L 106 - 90
10
3
13
3
0
1
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8
W 96 - 63
11
8
19
8
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0
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5
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9
W 175 - 52
10
8
18
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6
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10
L 105 - 53
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11
W 85 - 67
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12
W 67 - 106
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6
18
10
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0
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1
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13
W 110 - 88
11
3
14
5
0
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3
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14
W 67 - 103
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8
22
9
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1
7
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16
W 96 - 88
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17
L 82 - 61
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18
W 64 - 65
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19
W 95 - 103
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20
W 147 - 90
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21
W 62 - 110
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22
W 134 - 77
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23
W 81 - 89
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24
W 145 - 50
14
4
18
8
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2
0
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W1
L 82 - 62
12
5
17
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0
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4
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W2
W 101 - 98
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3
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W3
L 117 - 69
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News

Butler regains confidence

Sam Butler sees similarities between the current midfield group and the 2006 premiership teamTuesday, May 08, 2012 - 10:36AM

Eagles well prepared: Butler

Eagles veteran Sam Butler believes the squad is well poised to begin their assault on the 2012 AFL seasonMonday, February 13, 2012 - 5:23PM

Glass a club great, says Butler

West Coast Eagles defender Sam Butler pays tribute to career of skipper Darren Glass after his 200th game in Saturday’s loss to HawthornSaturday, April 16, 2011 - 6:50PM

Kerr and co. press claims

Daniel Kerr racked up 22 possessions as the Sharks eclipsed Perth on SaturdayMonday, March 28, 2011 - 7:53PM

Kerr's shadow shines bright

Claremont's Patrick McGinnity was strong and disciplined against Daniel Kerr, playing for East FremantleMonday, March 21, 2011 - 7:24PM

Video

SIDS for Kids Fun Run

Lead by club physio Chris Perkin, the players head down to City Beach to supprot the inaugural eventWednesday, February 15, 2012 - 8:09AM

WAGS (Sam Butler and Tash)

West Coast defender Sam Butler is put through the relationship test by his partner TashMonday, October 24, 2011 - 10:12AM

Best of In and Under for 2010

Daniel Kerr and fellow teammates gave us plenty of laughs this year, so why not check out the best of themTuesday, September 21, 2010 - 9:35AM

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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