Eddie Sansbury facts for kids
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| Date of birth | 26 November 1983 | ||
| Original team | Central District (SANFL) | ||
| Debut | Round 1, 2004, Kangaroos v. Adelaide, at MCG |
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Edward (Eddie) Sansbury is a former Australian rules football player. He was born on November 26, 1983. Eddie played as a midfielder for the Kangaroos Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). The AFL is Australia's biggest football league.
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Eddie Sansbury's Football Journey
Starting His Career
Eddie Sansbury began his football journey with the Central District Bulldogs. This team plays in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL). In 2003, he played in the SANFL Grand Final. He scored 5 goals in that important game.
Later that year, Eddie was chosen to join the Kangaroos. This happened during the 2003 AFL Draft. He was the 40th player picked overall. Being "drafted" means a professional team chooses a young player to join their club.
Playing for the Kangaroos
Eddie played as a midfielder and forward during his time with the Kangaroos. He made his debut in 2004. His best season was in 2007. In one game that year, he scored 5 goals against the Western Bulldogs. This helped his team win by a lot of points.
After the 2008 season, Eddie left the Kangaroos. He had played 40 games and scored 21 goals for the club. He then returned to play for Central District in Adelaide.
Family Connections
Eddie Sansbury has some famous family members who also played Australian rules football. He is the cousin of Michael O'Loughlin, who played for the Sydney Swans. He is also related to Daniel Wells, who was his teammate at the Kangaroos.
Career Highlights
During his career, Eddie Sansbury achieved several milestones:
- He played 40 career games.
- He scored 21 career goals.
- He received 3 votes for the Brownlow Medal. This award goes to the best and fairest player in the AFL.
- He played in 3 career finals matches.
