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Dempsey overlooked for selection

Essendon defender Courtenay Dempsey has been overlooked for senior selection this week after breaking team recovery protocol.

7:47pm  May 16, 2013

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Dempsey a chance for Lions

Essendon defender Courtenay Dempsey is confident he will be fit to take on Brisbane at Etihad Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

8:10am  May 15, 2013

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Hird: Dempsey's dash missed

Essendon coach James Hird said his side missed the run and poise of dashing defender Courtenay Dempsey in Friday night’s loss to Geelong at Etihad Stadium.

12:19am  May 11, 2013

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BTV: Dempsey and Davis boomerang throw

4:20pm  May 21, 2013

BTV: Essendon Insider - 14 May 2013

12:47pm  May 14, 2013

BTV: Post-match Courtenay Dempesy - Rd4

11:58am  Apr 21, 2013

Senior List

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Courtenay
Dempsey

Height
187 cm
DOB
28-08-1987
Weight
85 kg
Debut
2006
Games
2013
6
Career
80
Goals
2013
3
Career
20
2013 Dream Team Points
Total
510
Avg
85
CourtenayDempsey

Player Bio

At a Glance

Junior Clubs: 
Clubs: 
Debut: 2006
Recruited from: Morningside (Qld)
Brownlow Votes: -

PLAYER SPONSORS

Benefactor

John O'Connor

It was arguably one of the most impressive returns from a knee reconstruction. The dangerous defender was one of the most consistent performers the Bombers, his pace and skill, not to mention a number of memorable goals off half-back helped the Club to a number of memorable wins. With another full pre-season under his belt him, who knows what he’ll be capable of in 2013.

Season by Season

Season by Season

It was a devastating blow for the Bombers when Dempsey tore his ACL in round four and needed a knee reconstruction. They dearly missed his run, speed and dare off the half-back line for the rest of the year. The 24-year-old was expected to be available for the start of 2012, his sixth season at the club.

Stats

By the numbers

  • 2013   Season Average
    Games Played 6
    • Kicks 15.0
    • Handballs 5.0
    • Disposals 20.0
    • Marks 5.8
    • Hit-Outs 0.2
    • Tackles 2.8
    • Goals 0.5
    • Dream Team 85.0

2013 Highlights

Statistics Best Opponent Round
Kicks 17 Melbourne Rd 2
Handballs 10 GWS Giants Rd 6
Disposals 26 GWS Giants Rd 6
Marks 7 St Kilda Rd 4
Hit-outs 1 Collingwood Rd 5
Tackles 5 Adelaide Crows Rd 1
Goals 1 St Kilda Rd 4
Dream Team 100 Adelaide Crows Rd 1

2013 Season Breakdown

Rd Opponent Result K H D M HO FF FA T G B DT
1 Adelaide Crows W 82 - 117 15 5 20 7 0 1 1 5 1 0 100
2 Melbourne W 184 - 36 17 6 23 7 0 1 0 2 1 0 99
3 Fremantle W 68 - 72 13 3 16 3 0 0 3 4 0 0 61
4 St Kilda W 91 - 128 13 4 17 7 0 2 1 1 1 1 78
5 Collingwood W 121 - 75 16 2 18 5 1 0 1 3 0 0 77
6 GWS Giants W 120 - 81 16 10 26 6 0 0 0 2 0 1 95
7 Geelong Cats L 113 - 85 - - - - - - - - - - -
8 Brisbane Lions L 86 - 96 - - - - - - - - - - -
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 90 30 120 35 1 4 6 17 3 2 510

By the numbers

  • Career Average
    Games Played 80
    • Kicks 9.5
    • Handballs 7.0
    • Disposals 16.5
    • Marks 4.2
    • Hit-Outs 0.0
    • Tackles 2.7
    • Goals 0.2
    • Dream Team 66.2

Career Highlights

Statistics Best Opponent Round
Kicks 21 Adelaide Crows Rd 19, 2012
Handballs 18 St Kilda Rd 8, 2009
Disposals 27 Adelaide Crows Rd 19, 2012
Marks 13 Western Bulldogs Rd 14, 2012
Hit-outs 1 Collingwood Rd 5, 2013
Tackles 9 Richmond Rd 22, 2012
Goals 2 Collingwood Rd 5, 2010
Dream Team 129 Western Bulldogs Rd 14, 2012

Career Breakdown

Season Club K H D M HO FF FA T G B DT
2013 Essendon 90 30 120 35 1 4 6 17 3 2 510
2012 Essendon 238 124 362 106 2 19 11 62 4 0 1540
2011 Essendon 26 24 50 13 0 2 3 10 0 0 198
2010 Essendon 201 158 359 85 0 19 23 73 3 8 1442
2009 Essendon 150 169 319 69 1 11 9 45 7 6 1208
2008 Essendon 23 29 52 12 0 3 5 6 1 1 182
2007 Essendon 7 5 12 1 0 2 1 1 1 1 44
2006 Essendon 23 21 44 16 0 3 4 5 1 0 176

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: 74

Q&A

Sportsperson (other than AFL) you love to watch the most: Jonathon Thurston and Darren Lockyer

Coach’s favourite saying: “Do the basics”

Coach’s pet: Mark McVeigh

Favourite Footy Commentator: Dennis Commetti

Whose autograph did you get as a kid? 

Describe your perfect day off: Spending the day with my two beautiful kids and partner.

Who inspires you? Muhammad Ali

Best advice received: Don’t go through the motions

What scares you the most? Death

If you weren’t a footballer what would you be? A Builder

First job held: Packing Books

Person you would most like to meet: Muhammad Ali

Three things you would like to do after your football career: Travel and move back to Cairns

Greatest non- football achievement: Having two beautiful children

How would your best friend describe you? A good bloke

One thing you can’t eat: 

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: Carl Barron

iPhone,  Blackberry, or Android: Samsung

Best book read: James Hird Autobiography

Favourite TV show:  N.C.I.S

Favourite band/ musical artist: Alan Jackson

Favourite movie: Remember the Titans