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Heppell: We're ready to bounce back

Essendon midfielder Dyson Heppell is confident the Bombers are ready to bounce back from consecutive losses against Richmond in the Dreamtime at the G match on Saturday night.

3:17pm  May 21, 2013

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Star quartet close to action

Essendon coach James Hird has revealed star quartet Dyson Heppell, Jake Carlisle (ankle), Dustin Fletcher (groin) and Michael Hurley (ankle) were close to being passed fit for Saturday's clash with GWS.

12:09pm  May 3, 2013

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Young Bomber's final aspirations

Essendon midfielder Dyson Heppell believes the Bombers can play finals this season as the club looks to improve from a horror end to the 2012 season.

9:47am  Dec 23, 2012

Latest Player Video

BTV: Front and Centre: Heppell - May 21, 2013

2:13pm  May 21, 2013

BTV: Happy Heppell remains a Bomber

9:14pm  May 8, 2013

2012 Team Photo

2:00pm  Feb 2, 2012

Senior List

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Dyson
Heppell

Height
189 cm
DOB
14-05-1992
Weight
85 kg
Debut
2011
Games
2013
11
Career
54
Goals
2013
5
Career
11
2013 Dream Team Points
Total
1119
Avg
102
DysonHeppell

Player Bio

At a Glance

Junior Clubs: 
Clubs: 
Debut: 2011
Recruited from: Gippsland Power
Brownlow Votes: 4

PLAYER SPONSORS

Benefactors

Spencer Panels
A & M Galbraith Pty Ltd & Danielle Valvo
Arbour Landscaping Group

Supporters
Essendon Fans (Amy, Lorraine, Lyn & Richard)
BomberBlitz

There was no ‘second year blues,’ just more excitement and flair from the 20 year old. After bursting onto the scene as a flashy half back, the self proclaimed ‘country lad’ enjoyed more time in the midfield this season, shutting down Geelong skipper Joel Selwood in round 17. Known for his leadership, silky left foot and run, Heppell also proved he’s courageous after his memorable mark against the Swans in round 11.

Season by Season

Season by Season

An outstanding debut season justified Essendon’s delight in snapping up the classy defender in last year’s NAB AFL Draft. Stationed mostly off half-back, he played every match and averaged 21 disposals. The left-footer led the club in marks (132) and handballs (231), and was always calm under pressure. Was his club’s first winner of the NAB AFL Rising Star award, and was also voted the AFLPA’s best first-year player.

Stats

By the numbers

  • 2013   Season Average
    Games Played 11
    • Kicks 15.1
    • Handballs 10.6
    • Disposals 25.7
    • Marks 5.4
    • Hit-Outs 0.7
    • Tackles 4.1
    • Goals 0.5
    • Dream Team 101.7

2013 Highlights

Statistics Best Opponent Round
Kicks 23 Gold Coast Suns Rd 12
Handballs 17 Melbourne Rd 2
Disposals 36 Melbourne Rd 2
Marks 10 Carlton Rd 11
Hit-outs 4 Sydney Swans Rd 10
Tackles 9 Fremantle Rd 3
Goals 2 Brisbane Lions Rd 8
Dream Team 147 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 14 9 23 3 0 2 1 2 0 0 76
2 Melbourne W 184 - 36 19 17 36 9 1 1 1 4 2 2 147
3 Fremantle W 68 - 72 7 8 15 2 1 1 2 9 1 0 81
4 St Kilda W 91 - 128 15 13 28 8 0 0 0 2 0 0 103
5 Collingwood W 121 - 75 15 10 25 6 0 0 0 4 0 1 100
6 GWS Giants W 120 - 81 - - - - - - - - - - -
7 Geelong Cats L 113 - 85 9 12 21 3 0 1 1 5 0 0 78
8 Brisbane Lions L 86 - 96 15 11 26 4 0 0 1 1 2 2 94
9 Richmond W 62 - 91 12 15 27 4 1 1 2 4 0 2 92
10 Sydney Swans L 115 - 71 17 10 27 3 4 0 0 5 0 0 104
11 Carlton W 77 - 72 20 8 28 10 1 0 0 3 0 3 122
12 Gold Coast Suns W 115 - 72 23 4 27 7 0 0 0 6 0 0 122
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: 9 - L: 3 166 117 283 59 8 6 8 45 5 10 1119

By the numbers

  • Career Average
    Games Played 54
    • Kicks 12.6
    • Handballs 9.8
    • Disposals 22.3
    • Marks 5.6
    • Hit-Outs 0.5
    • Tackles 3.1
    • Goals 0.2
    • Dream Team 87.7

Career Highlights

Statistics Best Opponent Round
Kicks 23 Gold Coast Suns Rd 12, 2013
Handballs 18 Hawthorn Rd 14, 2011
Disposals 36 Melbourne Rd 2, 2013
Marks 14 Brisbane Lions Rd 6, 2012
Hit-outs 4 Sydney Swans Rd 10, 2013
Tackles 9 Fremantle Rd 3, 2013
Goals 2 Brisbane Lions Rd 8, 2013
Dream Team 147 Melbourne Rd 2, 2013

Career Breakdown

Season Club K H D M HO FF FA T G B DT
2013 Essendon 166 117 283 59 8 6 8 45 5 10 1119
2012 Essendon 250 180 430 113 8 17 9 59 3 3 1704
2011 Essendon 262 231 493 132 13 15 11 63 3 4 1913

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: 43

Awards

AFL AWARDS

NAB AFL Rising Star nominee  2011

CLUB AWARDS

Morrish Medal  2010

Q&A

Sportsperson (other than AFL) you love to watch the most: Chris Paul

Coach’s favourite saying: “Master your craft”

Coach’s pet: Dave Meli

Favourite Footy Commentator: Dennis Commetti

Whose autograph did you get as a kid? Matthew Llyod

Describe your perfect day off: Chilling at Inverloch back beach with mates on a sunny day.

Who inspires you? Dad

Best advice received: Winners never quit, quitters never win.

What scares you the most? Failure

If you weren’t a footballer what would you be? NBA Player

First job held: Mowing lawns

Person you would most like to meet: Michael Jordan

Three things you would like to do after your football career: Travel overseas, become a coach, and run a marathon.

Greatest non- football achievement: 

How would your best friend describe you? Legend, honest and competitive.

One thing you can’t eat: Tomatoes

What domestic chore do you refuse to do?  Clean the sprouting around the house

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

Favourite Australian Personality: Carl Barron/ Russel Coite

iPhone,  Blackberry, or Android: Samsung

Best book read: Michael Jordan Biography

Favourite TV show: Two and a Half Men

Favourite band/ musical artist: Draft

Favourite movie: Wayne’s World