#8

Will Ashcroft

Midfielder
2023
Brisbane Lions
Will Ashcroft, a rising star in Australian rules football, has been making waves in the sport since his early days on the field. Born on May 6, 2004, Ashcroft's journey in football started at the young age of six, following in the footsteps of his father, Marcus Ashcroft, a respected figure in the AFL. Honing his skills from a young age, Ashcroft's talent caught the eye of the Gold Coast Suns Football Club when he was just ten years old. He played for various teams in Queensland before making the move to Melbourne in 2019 at the age of 15, where he joined the Sandringham Dragons. During his time with the Sandringham Dragons, Ashcroft's exceptional abilities shone through, leading to him being appointed as the team's captain. His outstanding performance on the field earned him the prestigious Larke Medal for the best player at the national championships. In a significant moment in his career, Ashcroft was selected by the Brisbane Lions at the 2022 AFL Draft, a testament to his skill and potential in the sport. Widely regarded as the standout player in his draft class by AFL club recruiters, Ashcroft is set to make a significant impact in the league. As a midfielder standing at 182 cm and weighing 76 kg, Ashcroft brings a dynamic presence to the field for the Brisbane Lions, wearing the number 8 jersey with pride. With his dedication, talent, and determination, Will Ashcroft is poised to leave a lasting legacy in Australian rules football.

Season Stats:

2023
Total
Avg
# AFL
AFL Leader
Lions
Max
%
#
Max
%
Sum
% Sum
Played In
18
-
293
26
69%
20
26
69%
-
-
Goals
8
0.4
195
81
10%
11
61
13%
359
2%
Behinds
6
0.3
188
44
14%
13
37
16%
247
2%
Assists
10
0.6
125
41
24%
11
30
33%
252
4%
Disposals
398
22.1
127
707
56%
8
694
57%
8864
4%
Kicks
200
11.1
185
470
43%
14
358
56%
5796
3%
Handballs
198
11
73
400
50%
4
383
52%
3068
6%
Marks
61
3.4
300
208
29%
21
203
30%
2572
2%
Tackles
63
3.5
131
190
33%
10
165
38%
1444
4%
Hitouts
0
-
-
888
-
-
845
0%
988
0%
Clearances
64
3.6
82
207
31%
5
207
31%
1101
6%
Frees For
19
1.1
119
44
43%
11
40
48%
494
4%
Frees Against
4
0.2
494
46
9%
27
36
11%
429
1%
Total
Avg
# AFL
Max
%
#
Max
%
Sum
% Sum
AFL Leader
Lions

All Season Stats (2023)

Games Played
Total 18
Goals
Total 8
Avg 0.4
Behinds
Total 6
Avg 0.3
Assists
Total 10
Avg 0.6
Disposals
Total 398
Avg 22.1
Kicks
Total 200
Avg 11.1
Handballs
Total 198
Avg 11
Kicks% - Handballs%
Total 50% - 50%
Marks
Total 61
Avg 3.4
Tackles
Total 63
Avg 3.5
Hitouts
Total 0
Avg -
Clearances
Total 64
Avg 3.6
Frees For
Total 19
Avg 1.1
Frees Against
Total 4
Avg 0.2

Will Ashcroft - Career Statistics - Total (since 2011)

Will Ashcroft - Career Statistics - Average (since 2011)

Will Ashcroft - Opponent - Total (since 2011)

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

Will Ashcroft - Opponent - Average (since 2011)

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

Will Ashcroft - 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.

Will Ashcroft - 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 Will Ashcroft in the context of their team and the league as a whole.