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Steele Sidebottom

Midfielder
2011 - 2024
Collingwood Magpies
Steele Sidebottom, known by his nicknames Rusty and Bluescope, is a prominent Australian rules footballer who currently showcases his skills for the Collingwood Football Club in the Australian Football League. Born on 2 January 1991 in Victoria, Sidebottom's football journey took off when he was selected by Collingwood as the 11th pick in the 2008 AFL Draft. Renowned for his exceptional abilities on the field, Sidebottom's talent shone early on when he delivered a remarkable 10-goal performance in the 2008 TAC Cup Grand Final. As a midfielder, Sidebottom's prowess in one-on-one contests and aerial duels has made him a valuable asset to Collingwood. Sidebottom's achievements include winning the prestigious Copeland Trophy twice, in 2017 and 2018, as Collingwood's best and fairest player. He has also tasted success by being part of the premiership-winning teams in 2010 and 2023. His outstanding performances have earned him a spot in the All-Australian team, with a notable selection on the wing in 2018, and a second-place finish in the 2018 Brownlow Medal. Moreover, Sidebottom's leadership qualities have been recognized as he has held the role of co-vice captain for Collingwood since the 2015 season. Standing at 184 cm tall and weighing 86 kg, Sidebottom continues to be a pivotal figure for Collingwood, captivating fans with his exceptional skills and dedication to the game.

Season Stats:

2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011
Total
Avg
# AFL
AFL Leader
Magpies
Max
%
#
Max
%
Sum
% Sum
Played In
7
-
252
8
88%
19
8
88%
-
-
Goals
0
-
-
25
-
-
14
0%
99
0%
Behinds
2
0.3
181
17
12%
11
10
20%
74
3%
Assists
3
0.4
131
13
23%
8
9
33%
67
4%
Disposals
103
14.7
210
266
39%
14
239
43%
2737
4%
Kicks
73
10.4
148
168
43%
8
132
55%
1601
5%
Handballs
30
4.3
277
143
21%
15
107
28%
1136
3%
Marks
24
3.4
244
69
35%
15
48
50%
632
4%
Tackles
14
2
243
65
22%
18
42
33%
542
3%
Hitouts
0
-
-
316
-
-
196
0%
329
0%
Clearances
7
1
183
68
10%
10
42
17%
284
2%
Frees For
5
0.7
193
27
19%
15
16
31%
174
3%
Frees Against
6
0.9
143
19
32%
12
15
40%
172
3%
Total
Avg
# AFL
Max
%
#
Max
%
Sum
% Sum
AFL Leader
Magpies

All Season Stats (2011-2024)

Games Played
Total 280
Goals
Total 163
Avg 0.6
Behinds
Total 114
Avg 0.4
Assists
Total 149
Avg 0.5
Disposals
Total 6780
Avg 24.2
Kicks
Total 3898
Avg 13.9
Handballs
Total 2882
Avg 10.3
Kicks% - Handballs%
Total 57% - 43%
Marks
Total 1438
Avg 5.1
Tackles
Total 1026
Avg 3.7
Hitouts
Total 3
Avg 0
Clearances
Total 736
Avg 2.6
Frees For
Total 163
Avg 0.6
Frees Against
Total 221
Avg 0.8

Steele Sidebottom - Career Statistics - Total (since 2011)

Steele Sidebottom - Career Statistics - Average (since 2011)

Steele Sidebottom - Opponent - Total (since 2011)

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

Steele Sidebottom - Opponent - Average (since 2011)

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

Steele Sidebottom - 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.

Steele Sidebottom - 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 Steele Sidebottom in the context of their team and the league as a whole.