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Sam Butler

Defender
2011 - 2017
West Coast Eagles
Sam Butler, born on January 14, 1986, is a retired professional Australian rules footballer known for his time with the West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League (AFL). Hailing from Gawler, South Australia, Butler initially excelled as a youth soccer player before transitioning to Australian rules football in his teenage years. His talent and dedication led to his selection by West Coast as the 20th pick in the 2003 National Draft. Debuting for West Coast in 2004, Butler quickly made an impact and was even nominated for the prestigious AFL Rising Star award. A versatile player, he primarily operated as a mid-sized defender and occasionally shifted to the midfield when needed. One of the highlights of his career came in 2006 when he played a crucial role in West Coast's premiership victory. Despite his success, Butler faced numerous challenges, particularly with injuries that plagued his playing time. It took him a decade to reach the milestone of 100 games, achieving this feat in the 2013 season, showcasing his resilience and determination to overcome setbacks. Throughout his tenure with West Coast from 2004 to 2017, Butler's contributions on the field and his unwavering commitment to the team solidified his legacy as a respected player in the AFL.

Season Stats:

2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011
Total
Avg
# AFL
AFL Leader
Eagles
Max
%
#
Max
%
Sum
% Sum
Played In
9
-
436
25
36%
27
24
38%
-
-
Goals
0
-
-
73
-
-
69
0%
309
0%
Behinds
0
-
-
60
-
-
39
0%
209
0%
Assists
0
-
-
33
-
-
18
0%
214
0%
Disposals
131
14.6
427
825
16%
26
713
18%
9033
1%
Kicks
76
8.4
414
479
16%
26
414
18%
5131
1%
Handballs
55
6.1
428
482
11%
26
340
16%
3902
1%
Marks
36
4
408
199
18%
26
192
19%
2389
2%
Tackles
12
1.3
530
186
6%
29
163
7%
1521
1%
Hitouts
0
-
-
996
-
-
518
0%
924
0%
Clearances
4
0.4
436
172
2%
25
133
3%
889
0%
Frees For
1
0.1
581
70
1%
30
45
2%
456
0%
Frees Against
0
-
-
59
-
-
36
0%
426
0%
Total
Avg
# AFL
Max
%
#
Max
%
Sum
% Sum
AFL Leader
Eagles

All Season Stats (2011-2017)

Games Played
Total 100
Goals
Total 5
Avg 0.1
Behinds
Total 9
Avg 0.1
Assists
Total 13
Avg 0.1
Disposals
Total 1668
Avg 16.7
Kicks
Total 1033
Avg 10.3
Handballs
Total 635
Avg 6.4
Kicks% - Handballs%
Total 62% - 38%
Marks
Total 498
Avg 5
Tackles
Total 273
Avg 2.7
Hitouts
Total 0
Avg -
Clearances
Total 59
Avg 0.6
Frees For
Total 47
Avg 0.5
Frees Against
Total 54
Avg 0.5

Sam Butler - Career Statistics - Total (since 2011)

Sam Butler - Career Statistics - Average (since 2011)

Sam Butler - Opponent - Total (since 2011)

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

Sam Butler - Opponent - Average (since 2011)

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

Sam Butler - 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.

Sam Butler - 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 Sam Butler in the context of their team and the league as a whole.