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Ryder and Stanton named to face Lions

Brent Stanton and Patrick Ryder headline four inclusions for Essendon’s match against Brisbane at Etihad Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

6:25pm  May 16, 2013

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Stanton and Dempsey to miss

Key pair Brent Stanton (groin) and Courtenay Dempsey (ankle) will miss Friday night’s blockbuster against Geelong as the Bombers make six changes to their team for the match.

6:20pm  May 9, 2013

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Stanton a chance as stars return

Midfielder Brent Stanton faces a race against time to be fit for Friday night’s blockbuster against Geelong at Etihad Stadium.

12:55pm  May 7, 2013

Latest Player Video

Stanton screws one around

6:46pm  Apr 20, 2013

Crichton Medal Preview - Stanton and Heppell

5:16pm  Oct 3, 2011

Round 21 plays of the week

10:42am  Aug 16, 2011

Senior List

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Brent
Stanton

Height
185 cm
DOB
01-05-1986
Weight
84 kg
Debut
2004
Games
2013
7
Career
189
Goals
2013
5
Career
121
2013 Dream Team Points
Total
739
Avg
106
BrentStanton

Player Bio

At a Glance

Junior Clubs: Banyule
Clubs: 
Debut: 2004
Recruited from: Northern U18
Brownlow Votes: 43

PLAYER SPONSORS

Benefactor

John & Roslyn Brelis

Supporter

BomberBlitz.com
Modhouse Pre Fab Pty Ltd

Stanton played 21 games in 2012, leading the Bombers in kicks (359) and marks (129), being equal top for inside-50 entries (94) and in the top five for handballs (137), tackles (86) and rebound 50s (56). However, Stanton's first half of the year was more damaging than his second. His early dominance was reflected in the Brownlow Medal, where he won 14 votes in the first nine rounds. The hard-working runner is an important member of Essendon's midfield and is often a barometer for his team.

Season by Season

Season by Season

Runner-up spot in the Bombers' best and fairest was reward for a brilliant second half of the year after the hard-running midfielder had a slow start to the season playing through the pain of a cracked shoulder blade. The 25-year-old led the club in kicks (343) and handballs received (217) and was in the top five for marks, handballs, inside 50s, rebound 50s and loose-ball gets. Into his ninth AFL season and in Essendon’s leadership group, Stanton is an essential part of the Bombers’ midfield.

Stats

By the numbers

  • 2013   Season Average
    Games Played 7
    • Kicks 17.6
    • Handballs 6.4
    • Disposals 24.0
    • Marks 5.3
    • Hit-Outs 0.0
    • Tackles 4.4
    • Goals 0.7
    • Dream Team 105.6

2013 Highlights

Statistics Best Opponent Round
Kicks 26 Melbourne Rd 2
Handballs 9 Collingwood Rd 5
Disposals 33 Melbourne Rd 2
Marks 11 Melbourne Rd 2
Hit-outs 0 - -
Tackles 8 Fremantle Rd 3
Goals 2 St Kilda Rd 4
Dream Team 142 Melbourne Rd 2

2013 Season Breakdown

Rd Opponent Result K H D M HO FF FA T G B DT
1 Adelaide Crows W 82 - 117 17 9 26 5 0 1 0 6 1 0 115
2 Melbourne W 184 - 36 26 7 33 11 0 0 0 1 2 1 142
3 Fremantle W 68 - 72 18 4 22 2 0 8 0 8 0 1 109
4 St Kilda W 91 - 128 22 6 28 6 0 2 0 5 2 0 130
5 Collingwood W 121 - 75 22 9 31 6 0 2 0 2 0 2 114
6 GWS Giants W 120 - 81 6 2 8 3 0 0 0 5 0 0 51
7 Geelong Cats L 113 - 85 - - - - - - - - - - -
8 Brisbane Lions L 86 - 96 12 8 20 4 0 0 1 4 0 1 78
9 Richmond - - - - - - - - - - -
10 Sydney Swans - - - - - - - - - - -
11 Carlton - - - - - - - - - - -
12 Gold Coast Suns - - - - - - - - - - -
14 West Coast Eagles - - - - - - - - - - -
15 Port Adelaide - - - - - - - - - - -
16 Western Bulldogs - - - - - - - - - - -
17 GWS Giants - - - - - - - - - - -
18 Hawthorn - - - - - - - - - - -
19 Collingwood - - - - - - - - - - -
20 West Coast Eagles - - - - - - - - - - -
21 North Melbourne - - - - - - - - - - -
22 Carlton - - - - - - - - - - -
23 Richmond - - - - - - - - - - -
TOTAL W: 6 - L: 2 123 45 168 37 0 13 1 31 5 5 739

By the numbers

  • Career Average
    Games Played 189
    • Kicks 14.7
    • Handballs 7.4
    • Disposals 22.1
    • Marks 5.8
    • Hit-Outs 0.0
    • Tackles 3.2
    • Goals 0.6
    • Dream Team 92.3

Career Highlights

Statistics Best Opponent Round
Kicks 32 Brisbane Lions Rd 6, 2012
Handballs 19 Western Bulldogs Rd 21, 2011
Disposals 39 Brisbane Lions Rd 6, 2012
Marks 17 Brisbane Lions Rd 6, 2012
Hit-outs 2 West Coast Eagles Rd 22, 2011
Tackles 14 Collingwood Rd 19, 2011
Goals 3 Richmond Rd 8, 2012
Dream Team 193 Brisbane Lions Rd 6, 2012

Career Breakdown

Season Club K H D M HO FF FA T G B DT
2013 Essendon 123 45 168 37 0 13 1 31 5 5 739
2012 Essendon 359 137 496 129 2 31 24 86 13 9 2130
2011 Essendon 343 178 521 107 4 29 20 116 15 14 2247
2010 Essendon 285 192 477 122 0 20 15 81 13 8 1990
2009 Essendon 329 243 572 138 0 23 19 87 15 13 2304
2008 Essendon 321 165 486 122 0 35 18 72 18 13 2049
2007 Essendon 322 147 469 139 0 20 13 30 11 5 1849
2006 Essendon 332 153 485 134 0 10 10 41 12 18 1938
2005 Essendon 252 100 352 123 0 10 13 39 13 9 1539
2004 Essendon 110 41 151 47 0 9 7 20 6 6 663

Legend

K
Kicks
H
Handballs
D
Disposals
M
Marks
HO
Hit-outs
FF
Frees For
FA
Frees Against
T
Tackles
G
Goals
B
Behinds
DT
Dream Team

Milestones

AFL Games: 182

Awards

AFL AWARDS

International Rules Series  2006

NAB AFL Rising Star nominee  2004

CLUB AWARDS

3rd best and fairest  2005, 2008, 2009

Q&A

Sportsperson (other than AFL) you love to watch the most: Tiger Woods

Coach’s favourite saying: “Play your role”

Coach’s pet: Michael Hurley

Favourite Footy Commentator: Dennis Commetti

Whose autograph did you get as a kid? Craig Bradley

Describe your perfect day off: A sleep in and a hit of golf.

Who inspires you? My family

Best advice received: Work hard and you will get results

What scares you the most? Josh Jenkins

If you weren’t a footballer what would you be? Golfer

First job held: Paper Boy

Person you would most like to meet: -

Three things you would like to do after your football career: Go to A Super Bowl, an
English Premier League match, and a Masters Golf Tournament.

Greatest non- football achievement: -

How would your best friend describe you? Quiet

One thing you can’t eat: Chili

What domestic chore do you refuse to do?  Vacuuming

Which event would you prefer to attend, Olympics or World Cup? World Cup

Favourite Australian Personality: Patrick Rafter

iPhone,  Blackberry, or Android: Samsung

Best book read: -

Favourite TV show: -

Favourite band/ musical artist: Red Hot Chili Peppers

Favourite movie: The Hangover