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Michael Gardiner

Ruckman
2011
St Kilda Saints
Michael Gardiner, born on July 5, 1979, is a former Australian rules footballer renowned for his prowess as a ruckman in the Australian Football League (AFL). Hailing from Albany, Western Australia, Gardiner began his football journey with the Claremont Football Club in the West Australian Football League (WAFL) before making a significant leap to the AFL. In the 1996 National Draft, Gardiner was selected as the number-one pick by the West Coast Eagles, marking the commencement of an illustrious career. He debuted for the Eagles in 1997 and swiftly established himself as the team's primary ruckman, showcasing exceptional skills and athleticism on the field. Gardiner's standout performances culminated in his inclusion in the prestigious All-Australian team in 2003, a testament to his talent and dedication to the sport. Despite facing setbacks such as injuries and off-field controversies, Gardiner's resilience shone through as he continued to excel in the AFL. After a successful tenure with the West Coast Eagles, amassing 129 games, Gardiner transitioned to the St Kilda Football Club in 2007. During his time with St Kilda, he contributed significantly to the team's success, playing a total of 52 games, including appearances in the 2009 and 2010 grand final teams. Retiring at the conclusion of the 2011 season, Gardiner left a lasting legacy in Australian football, remembered for his skillful ruck play and unwavering commitment to the game. His journey from a promising talent in Albany to a respected AFL player exemplifies the dedication and passion synonymous with Australian footballers.

Season Stats:

2011
Total
Avg
# AFL
AFL Leader
Saints
Max
%
#
Max
%
Sum
% Sum
Played In
1
-
610
25
4%
36
23
4%
-
-
Goals
0
-
-
82
-
-
56
0%
283
0%
Behinds
0
-
-
62
-
-
34
0%
205
0%
Assists
0
-
-
42
-
-
24
0%
268
0%
Disposals
11
11
611
776
1%
36
618
2%
8523
0%
Kicks
5
5
610
481
1%
36
338
1%
4765
0%
Handballs
6
6
601
390
2%
34
280
2%
3758
0%
Marks
2
2
615
193
1%
37
157
1%
2161
0%
Tackles
0
-
-
196
-
-
144
0%
1576
0%
Hitouts
4
4
144
769
1%
12
504
1%
826
0%
Clearances
3
3
451
184
2%
26
123
2%
812
0%
Frees For
0
-
-
0
-
-
0
-
0
-
Frees Against
1
1
573
63
2%
33
39
3%
549
0%
Total
Avg
# AFL
Max
%
#
Max
%
Sum
% Sum
AFL Leader
Saints

All Season Stats (2011)

Games Played
Total 1
Goals
Total 0
Avg -
Behinds
Total 0
Avg -
Assists
Total 0
Avg -
Disposals
Total 11
Avg 11
Kicks
Total 5
Avg 5
Handballs
Total 6
Avg 6
Kicks% - Handballs%
Total 45% - 55%
Marks
Total 2
Avg 2
Tackles
Total 0
Avg -
Hitouts
Total 4
Avg 4
Clearances
Total 3
Avg 3
Frees For
Total 0
Avg -
Frees Against
Total 1
Avg 1

Michael Gardiner - Career Statistics - Total (since 2011)

Michael Gardiner - Career Statistics - Average (since 2011)

Michael Gardiner - Opponent - Total (since 2011)

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

Michael Gardiner - Opponent - Average (since 2011)

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

Michael Gardiner - 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.

Michael Gardiner - 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 Michael Gardiner in the context of their team and the league as a whole.