Sam Gibson (footballer)

Sam Gibson
Personal information
Full name	Sam Gibson
Date of birth	27 May 1986
Original team(s)	Box Hill Hawks (VFL)
Draft	#37, 2007 Rookie Draft, Hawthorn #63, 2012 Rookie Draft, North Melbourne
Height/Weight	185 cm / 83 kg
Club information
Current club	North Melbourne
Number	43
Playing career^1
Years	Club	Games (Goals)
2012–	North Melbourne	90 (41)
^1 Playing statistics correct to the end of Round 6, 2016 season.

Sam Gibson (born 27 May 1986) is a professional Australian rules footballer who plays the North Melbourne Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was recruited by the club in the 2012 Rookie Draft, with pick #63. Gibson made his debut in Round 12, 2012, against Gold Coast at Carrara Stadium.^[1]

At the end of the 2012 season Gibson signed a two-year deal with North Melbourne^[2] and was promoted to the senior list.

So far in his 90-game career, he has had only had 3 matches with less than 10 disposals, all three coming when he started as the sub.^[3]

As of Round 6, 2016 Gibson has played 90 games straight without missing a game since his debut. ^[4]

Gibson was second at North for disposals and led the side in kicks, marks and uncontested disposals. He also increased his numbers from 2013 in disposals (21.6 to 24.6), tackles (2 to 3.5), rebound 50’s (1.3 to 2.9), inside 50’s (2.6 to 2.8) and clearances (1.7 to 2.1).^[5]

References

1. Landsberger, Sam (13 June 2012). "Sam Gibson elevated to North Melbourne's senior list". Herald Sun. Retrieved 17 June 2012.
2. "Gibson re-signs". 1 October 2012. Retrieved 25 November 2014.
3. http://www.nmfc.com.au/player-profile/sam-gibson
4. http://afltables.com/afl/stats/alltime/misc_players.html#14
5. Mangidis, Rick (12 November 2014). "2014 Review: Sam Gibson". North Melbourne Football Club. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 25 November 2014.

External links

• Sam Gibson's profile on the official website of the North Melbourne Football Club
• Sam Gibson's statistics from AFL Tables