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Heath Grundy

Defender
2011 - 2019
Sydney Swans
Heath Grundy, affectionately known as 'Reg' in the Australian Football League (AFL) circles, is a former player for the Sydney Swans. Grundy's journey in the AFL began when he was elevated from the rookie list of the Sydney Swans in 2005. Prior to this, he showcased his skills in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL) with the Norwood club and was recognized as an All-Australian under-18s player in 2004. Grundy made a memorable senior debut in Round 16 of the 2006 season, impressively kicking three goals in a victory against Richmond. Initially utilized in the forward line, his versatility soon saw him transition to a defensive role where he truly flourished. Known for his ability to outmark opponents of larger stature and consistently find the ball, Grundy's prowess as a defender started to shine through in 2009. Throughout his career, Grundy faced and successfully marked some of the league's best forwards, including the likes of Nick Riewoldt, Matthew Pavlich, Jonathan Brown, Barry Hall, and Lance Franklin. His contributions were instrumental in the Swans' defensive strategies, earning him a commendable 5th place in the Bob Skilton Medal in 2010. In 2011, Grundy continued to showcase his defensive prowess, forming a solid partnership with Ted Richards in the key position defender roles for the Swans. Despite facing challenges like glandular fever towards the end of the season, Grundy's resilience and skill set made him a valuable asset to the team. Heath Grundy's dedication, adaptability, and defensive capabilities have left a lasting impact on the Sydney Swans and the AFL community, solidifying his legacy as a respected player in the league.

Season Stats:

2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011
Total
Avg
# AFL
AFL Leader
Swans
Max
%
#
Max
%
Sum
% Sum
Played In
1
-
616
26
4%
34
22
5%
-
-
Goals
0
-
-
76
-
-
37
0%
248
0%
Behinds
0
-
-
50
-
-
28
0%
183
0%
Assists
0
-
-
27
-
-
20
0%
169
0%
Disposals
11
11
627
789
1%
34
677
2%
8159
0%
Kicks
7
7
616
473
1%
33
431
2%
4797
0%
Handballs
4
4
626
454
1%
34
291
1%
3362
0%
Marks
3
3
615
188
2%
33
136
2%
2000
0%
Tackles
2
2
620
167
1%
33
126
2%
1455
0%
Hitouts
3
3
104
1023
0%
5
351
1%
628
0%
Clearances
2
2
510
190
1%
30
124
2%
766
0%
Frees For
2
2
539
53
4%
29
31
6%
390
1%
Frees Against
1
1
591
78
1%
34
35
3%
449
0%
Total
Avg
# AFL
Max
%
#
Max
%
Sum
% Sum
AFL Leader
Swans

All Season Stats (2011-2019)

Games Played
Total 186
Goals
Total 6
Avg 0
Behinds
Total 3
Avg 0
Assists
Total 12
Avg 0.1
Disposals
Total 3190
Avg 17.2
Kicks
Total 1808
Avg 9.7
Handballs
Total 1382
Avg 7.4
Kicks% - Handballs%
Total 57% - 43%
Marks
Total 948
Avg 5.1
Tackles
Total 272
Avg 1.5
Hitouts
Total 5
Avg 0
Clearances
Total 32
Avg 0.2
Frees For
Total 83
Avg 0.4
Frees Against
Total 183
Avg 1

Heath Grundy - Career Statistics - Total (since 2011)

Heath Grundy - Career Statistics - Average (since 2011)

Heath Grundy - Opponent - Total (since 2011)

Here is the comprehensive section on Total Statistics Against Opponents. This detailed segment provides an in-depth look at Heath Grundy' 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.

Heath Grundy - Opponent - Average (since 2011)

Here is the comprehensive section on Average Statistics Against Opponents. This detailed segment provides an in-depth look at Heath Grundy' 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.

Heath Grundy - 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.

Heath Grundy - 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 Heath Grundy in the context of their team and the league as a whole.