Essendon midfielder David Myers believes there were plenty of positives to take from Friday night’s 28-point loss to undefeated Geelong.
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Junior Clubs:
Clubs:
Debut: 2008
Recruited from: Perth
Brownlow Votes: 1
Benefactors
South Melbourne Dry Cleaners
Peter Szabo & Peter Ickeringill
It was a season of ups and downs for Myers in 2012. Injuries restricted him to just 9 games, but when he suited up, the 23 year old had an impact. A strong mark and a big tank that provided the midfield with plenty of run, it was his thumping left boot that not only proved effective at the centre clearances, it also saw him notch number of impressive goals from within the centre square. Myers played a key role in the final quarter comeback against Sydney and was instrumental in the win over Fremantle that ended the Club’s horror record at Pattersons Stadium.
A broken wrist ruled Myers out for five weeks when he finally looked to be settling into his AFL career. A hamstring injury in the second half of the season also interrupted his progress, but the Bombers are happy with his development. Big enough to hold down a key defensive post and has the athleticism to play through the midfield.
| Statistics | Best | Opponent | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kicks | 17 | St Kilda | Rd 4 |
| Handballs | 11 | Melbourne | Rd 2 |
| Disposals | 24 | GWS Giants | Rd 6 |
| Marks | 12 | GWS Giants | Rd 6 |
| Hit-outs | 1 | GWS Giants | Rd 6 |
| Tackles | 7 | St Kilda | Rd 4 |
| Goals | 2 | Geelong Cats | Rd 7 |
| Dream Team | 115 | GWS Giants | Rd 6 |
| Rd | Opponent | Result | K | H | D | M | HO | FF | FA | T | G | B | DT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOTAL | W: 0 - L: 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Statistics | Best | Opponent | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kicks | 18 | Fremantle | Rd 12, 2011 |
| Handballs | 15 | Western Bulldogs | Rd 22, 2010 |
| Disposals | 31 | Brisbane Lions | Rd 8, 2011 |
| Marks | 12 | GWS Giants | Rd 6, 2013 |
| Hit-outs | 1 | GWS Giants | Rd 6, 2013 |
| Tackles | 7 | St Kilda | Rd 4, 2013 |
| Goals | 2 | Geelong Cats | Rd 7, 2013 |
| Dream Team | 115 | GWS Giants | Rd 6, 2013 |
| Season | Club | K | H | D | M | HO | FF | FA | T | G | B | DT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Essendon | 94 | 56 | 150 | 39 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 29 | 4 | 2 | 643 |
| 2012 | Essendon | 102 | 54 | 156 | 32 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 18 | 4 | 4 | 590 |
| 2011 | Essendon | 155 | 111 | 266 | 56 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 31 | 2 | 4 | 962 |
| 2010 | Essendon | 71 | 62 | 133 | 27 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 24 | 3 | 3 | 519 |
| 2009 | Essendon | 37 | 29 | 66 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 258 |
| 2008 | Essendon | 77 | 39 | 116 | 29 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 483 |
AFL Games: 45
Sportsperson (other than AFL) you love to watch the most: Tiger Woods
Coach’s favourite saying:
Coach’s pet:
Favourite Footy Commentator: Dennis Commetti
Whose autograph did you get as a kid? Damian Martyn
Describe your perfect day off: Sleep in, walk my dog, and chill out on the beach with
mates.
Who inspires you? Australians when faced with adversity (i.e. floods, bushfires).
Best advice received:
What scares you the most? Heights
If you weren’t a footballer what would you be? Cricketer
First job held: Paper Boy
Person you would most like to meet: Jordan Belfort
Three things you would like to do after your football career: The Rottnest Island Swim, own a house on the WA coast, and travel/ live overseas.
Greatest non- football achievement:
How would your best friend describe you? Loyal
One thing you can’t eat: Carrot
What domestic chore do you refuse to do?
Which event would you prefer to attend, Olympics or World Cup? Olympics
Favourite Australian Personality: Carl Barron
iPhone, Blackberry, or Android: Samsung
Best book read: To Kill a Mockingbird
Favourite TV show: Entourage
Favourite band/ musical artist: Modest Mouse
Favourite movie: Shawshank Redemption
