Essendon defender Michael Hibberd feels he now belongs in the AFL after a sensational start to his third season at the top level.
10:14am May 10, 2013
Michael Hibberd impressed in his first game back for Essendon after a club-imposed suspension last year.
12:16pm Apr 2, 2012
8:40pm May 10, 2013
1:38pm May 9, 2013
3:00pm May 2, 2013
| Statistics | Best | Opponent | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kicks | 20 | St Kilda | Rd 4 |
| Handballs | 11 | GWS Giants | Rd 6 |
| Disposals | 29 | GWS Giants | Rd 6 |
| Marks | 11 | St Kilda | Rd 4 |
| Hit-outs | 0 | - | - |
| Tackles | 3 | Collingwood | Rd 5 |
| Goals | 1 | Geelong Cats | Rd 7 |
| Dream Team | 113 | St Kilda | Rd 4 |
| Rd | Opponent | Result | K | H | D | M | HO | FF | FA | T | G | B | DT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adelaide Crows | W 82 - 117 | 12 | 5 | 17 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 66 |
| 2 | Melbourne | W 184 - 36 | 17 | 8 | 25 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 88 |
| 3 | Fremantle | W 68 - 72 | 19 | 6 | 25 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 84 |
| 4 | St Kilda | W 91 - 128 | 20 | 4 | 24 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 113 |
| 5 | Collingwood | W 121 - 75 | 16 | 5 | 21 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 97 |
| 6 | GWS Giants | W 120 - 81 | 18 | 11 | 29 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 105 |
| 7 | Geelong Cats | L 113 - 85 | 15 | 5 | 20 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 92 |
| 8 | Brisbane Lions | L 86 - 96 | 15 | 9 | 24 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 83 |
| 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 | 132 | 53 | 185 | 62 | 0 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 728 |
| Statistics | Best | Opponent | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kicks | 20 | St Kilda | Rd 4, 2013 |
| Handballs | 12 | Geelong Cats | Rd 15, 2011 |
| Disposals | 29 | GWS Giants | Rd 6, 2013 |
| Marks | 11 | St Kilda | Rd 4, 2013 |
| Hit-outs | 0 | - | - |
| Tackles | 6 | Richmond | Rd 9, 2011 |
| Goals | 1 | Geelong Cats | Rd 7, 2013 |
| Dream Team | 113 | St Kilda | Rd 4, 2013 |
| Season | Club | K | H | D | M | HO | FF | FA | T | G | B | DT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Essendon | 132 | 53 | 185 | 62 | 0 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 728 |
| 2012 | Essendon | 153 | 79 | 232 | 65 | 0 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 865 |
| 2011 | Essendon | 101 | 71 | 172 | 47 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 634 |
Junior Clubs: Somerville
Clubs:
Debut: 2010
Recruited from: Frankston
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Two soft-tissue complaints restricted the smart and tough defender to 13 games in his second AFL season. A hamstring tear on ANZAC Day saw him miss six games, and only three weeks after returning, he hurt his quad against Port Adelaide in round 16. Nevertheless, Hibberd's aerial ability and capacity to read the game makes him a certain starter for the Bombers when fit. Signed a two-year contract extension in July.
Injury kept the mature-age recruit from making his AFL debut until round six after a promising NAB Cup campaign. In his next eight matches, Hibberd showed he has the ability to have a long AFL career as a tight defender capable of winning the ball and using it effectively. Missed the last six games due to a club suspension for an off-field incident.
Injury kept the mature-age recruit from making his AFL debut until round six after a promising NAB Cup campaign. In his next eight matches, Hibberd showed he has the ability to have a long AFL career as a tight defender capable of winning the ball and using it effectively. Missed the last six games due to a club suspension for an off-field incident.
AFL Games: 22
Sportsperson (other than AFL) you love to watch the most: Kobe Bryant
Coach’s favourite saying: “Master your craft”
Coach’s pet: James Webster
Favourite Footy Commentator: Brian Taylor
Whose autograph did you get as a kid? Anthony Koutoufides
Describe your perfect day off: A sleep in, a sunny day, a relax and a surf.
Who inspires you? Family and Friends
Best advice received: The harder you work, the luckier you get.
What scares you the most? Spiders
If you weren’t a footballer what would you be? A Pro Surfer
First job held: Plumber
Person you would most like to meet: Kim Kardashian
Three things you would like to do after your football career: Surf, own a pub, and travel.
Greatest non- football achievement: Making it to 21 yrs old!
How would your best friend describe you? Funny, loyal and competitive.
One thing you can’t eat: Peanut butter
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: Shane Warne
iPhone, Blackberry, or Android: Samsung
Best book read: Ben Cousins Autobiography
Favourite TV show: Two and a Half Men, South Park
Favourite band/ musical artist: Karnivool
Favourite movie: Taken
