#41

Ben McNiece

Defender
2017 - 2019
Essendon Bombers
Ben McNiece, a skilled Australian rules footballer, has left a remarkable legacy in the sport. Born on March 22, 1992, McNiece began his professional career with the Essendon Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). He joined Essendon as a category B rookie in November 2016, under the next generation academy, owing to his mother's Indian heritage. Prior to his AFL debut, McNiece showcased his talent playing for Essendon's VFL team for two seasons. His hard work and dedication paid off when he made his debut in a memorable Anzac Day clash against Collingwood at the Melbourne Cricket Ground during round five of the 2017 season. This debut game resulted in an impressive eighteen-point victory for his team. Standing at a height of 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) and weighing 80 kg (176 lb), McNiece primarily played as a defender for Essendon, wearing the number 41 jersey. Throughout his time with Essendon from 2017 to 2019, he demonstrated his commitment to the club and contributed significantly to the team's performance. McNiece's journey in Australian football serves as an inspiration to aspiring players, highlighting the importance of perseverance and seizing opportunities to make a mark in the competitive world of AFL.

Season Stats:

2019 2018 2017
Total
Avg
# AFL
AFL Leader
Bombers
Max
%
#
Max
%
Sum
% Sum
Played In
5
-
517
26
19%
31
23
22%
-
-
Goals
0
-
-
76
-
-
33
0%
256
0%
Behinds
0
-
-
50
-
-
27
0%
181
0%
Assists
1
0.2
437
27
4%
26
18
6%
169
1%
Disposals
52
10.4
550
789
7%
32
651
8%
8448
1%
Kicks
27
5.4
551
473
6%
34
338
8%
4927
1%
Handballs
25
5
521
454
6%
31
313
8%
3521
1%
Marks
10
2
563
188
5%
35
151
7%
2015
0%
Tackles
7
1.4
555
167
4%
34
124
6%
1419
0%
Hitouts
0
-
-
1023
-
-
410
0%
741
0%
Clearances
2
0.4
510
190
1%
31
118
2%
838
0%
Frees For
6
1.2
423
53
11%
25
41
15%
428
1%
Frees Against
5
1
461
78
6%
32
29
17%
438
1%
Total
Avg
# AFL
Max
%
#
Max
%
Sum
% Sum
AFL Leader
Bombers

All Season Stats (2017-2019)

Games Played
Total 15
Goals
Total 0
Avg -
Behinds
Total 0
Avg -
Assists
Total 3
Avg 0.2
Disposals
Total 179
Avg 11.9
Kicks
Total 88
Avg 5.9
Handballs
Total 91
Avg 6.1
Kicks% - Handballs%
Total 49% - 51%
Marks
Total 40
Avg 2.7
Tackles
Total 27
Avg 1.8
Hitouts
Total 0
Avg -
Clearances
Total 5
Avg 0.3
Frees For
Total 12
Avg 0.8
Frees Against
Total 12
Avg 0.8

Ben McNiece - Career Statistics - Total (since 2011)

Ben McNiece - Career Statistics - Average (since 2011)

Ben McNiece - Opponent - Total (since 2011)

Here is the comprehensive section on Total Statistics Against Opponents. This detailed segment provides an in-depth look at Ben McNiece' performances, encapsulating their wins, losses, and games played. Additionally, it meticulously documents key metrics such as Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against.

Ben McNiece - Opponent - Average (since 2011)

Here is the comprehensive section on Average Statistics Against Opponents. This detailed segment provides an in-depth look at Ben McNiece' performances, encapsulating their wins, losses, and games played. Additionally, it meticulously documents key metrics such as Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against.

Ben McNiece - Games Log

Here you'll find a detailed player performance game log across various seasons, opponents, and rounds. This section is designed with precision, allowing for sorting and deep dives into key statistics like Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against for each game.

Ben McNiece - Statistical Charts By Round

This section is specifically designed to offer an in-depth look at player performances across various key metrics such as Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against. Here, you will find meticulously compiled charts that not only highlight individual player statistics for each round of the AFL season but also compare these figures against the round leaders and team leaders in each respective category. This comprehensive analysis allows you to gauge the performance of Ben McNiece in the context of their team and the league as a whole.