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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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Hurley unlikely for ANZAC Day

Michael Hurley is likely to miss Essendon's ANZAC Day blockbuster against Collingwood with an ankle injury.

8:45pm  Apr 20, 2013

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Egan: Hurley the best I've seen him

Essendon assistant coach Matthew Egan believes key forward Michael Hurley will benefit from shedding some weight during the pre-season.

1:05pm  Jan 11, 2013

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BTV: Hurley concussed

12:53pm  May 19, 2013

Michael Hurley press conference 16th April 2012

11:42am  Apr 16, 2012

Crichton Medal Preview - Hocking and Hurley

12:22pm  Oct 6, 2011

Senior List

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Michael
Hurley

Height
195 cm
DOB
01-06-1990
Weight
97 kg
Debut
2009
Games
2013
6
Career
69
Goals
2013
8
Career
83
2013 Dream Team Points
Total
370
Avg
62
MichaelHurley

Player Bio

At a Glance

Junior Clubs: Macleod
Clubs: 
Debut: 2009
Recruited from: Northern U18
Brownlow Votes: 8

PLAYER SPONSORS

Benefactors

A&M Galbraith Pty Ltd & Paul Coniglo

Windy Hill Venue

John Bassetto

Prolite Electrics

Techniika Pty Ltd

A fierce and unrelenting competitor, the spearhead epitomises the spirit of Essendon. A number of injury setbacks restricted the 22 year old to just 16 games in 2012 but when he did suit up he proved the difference. Hurley set up impressive wins against Fremantle and the Western Bulldogs, booting six and five goal bags respectively. His fearless performance in the heart of defence against Collingwood in round 23 re-ignited the old debate as to which position he’s best suited.

Season by Season

Season by Season

Hurley was used mainly as a key forward, with occasional stints in defence, proving his ability to influence a game at either end in his third AFL season. The competitive and aggressive 21-year-old was crucial in Essendon’s push towards the finals, despite playing the second half of the year with a stress reaction in his foot. His value to the team was recognised with a top-three placing in the best and fairest and he was promoted to the Bombers’ leadership group.

Stats

By the numbers

  • 2013   Season Average
    Games Played 6
    • Kicks 8.8
    • Handballs 4.0
    • Disposals 12.8
    • Marks 5.2
    • Hit-Outs 0.0
    • Tackles 0.8
    • Goals 1.3
    • Dream Team 61.7

2013 Highlights

Statistics Best Opponent Round
Kicks 14 Melbourne Rd 2
Handballs 7 Fremantle Rd 3
Disposals 19 Melbourne Rd 2
Marks 8 St Kilda Rd 4
Hit-outs 0 - -
Tackles 3 Fremantle Rd 3
Goals 3 St Kilda Rd 4
Dream Team 90 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 9 6 15 4 0 3 1 1 0 2 57
2 Melbourne W 184 - 36 14 5 19 8 0 1 0 0 2 1 90
3 Fremantle W 68 - 72 9 7 16 6 0 0 1 3 2 3 83
4 St Kilda W 91 - 128 11 2 13 8 0 1 2 1 3 0 78
5 Collingwood W 121 - 75 - - - - - - - - - - -
6 GWS Giants W 120 - 81 - - - - - - - - - - -
7 Geelong Cats L 113 - 85 10 4 14 5 0 2 0 0 1 0 61
8 Brisbane Lions L 86 - 96 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1
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 53 24 77 31 0 8 4 5 8 6 370

By the numbers

  • Career Average
    Games Played 69
    • Kicks 8.8
    • Handballs 5.8
    • Disposals 14.6
    • Marks 5.3
    • Hit-Outs 0.1
    • Tackles 1.1
    • Goals 1.2
    • Dream Team 66.0

Career Highlights

Statistics Best Opponent Round
Kicks 18 St Kilda Rd 18, 2010
Handballs 12 St Kilda Rd 18, 2010
Disposals 30 St Kilda Rd 18, 2010
Marks 13 St Kilda Rd 18, 2010
Hit-outs 2 Sydney Swans Rd 2, 2011
Tackles 4 West Coast Eagles Rd 7, 2011
Goals 6 Fremantle Rd 13, 2012
Dream Team 133 Western Bulldogs Rd 14, 2012

Career Breakdown

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Milestones

AFL Games: 63

Awards

AFL AWARDS

NAB AFL Rising Star nominee  2009, 2010

Q&A

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

Coach’s favourite saying: “Master your Craft”

Coach’s pet: Mark McVeigh

Favourite Footy Commentator: Dennis Commetti

Whose autograph did you get as a kid? Stewart Leowes

Describe your perfect day off: A sleep in

Who inspires you? My Family

Best advice received: 

What scares you the most? Brendan McCartney

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

First job held: Working at McDonalds

Person you would most like to meet: Mohammad Ali

Three things you would like to do after your football career: Travel, play golf, own my own business.

Greatest non- football achievement: 

How would your best friend describe you? Good Fun

One thing you can’t eat: Tomatoes/ spicy food

What domestic chore do you refuse to do?  Wash the dishes

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

Favourite Australian Personality: Sean Driscoll

iPhone,  Blackberry, or Android: Samsung

Best book read: Wayne Carey: The Truth Hurts

Favourite TV show: The Inbetweeners

Favourite band/ musical artist:  Angus and Julia Stone

Favourite movie: The Hurricane

Season Club K H D M HO FF FA T G B DT
2013 Essendon 53 24 77 31 0 8 4 5 8 6 370
2012 Essendon 132 87 219 84 2 17 8 13 26 21 1046
2011 Essendon 161 99 260 94 6 19 5 24 27 22 1253
2010 Essendon 176 132 308 98 0 15 12 17 12 7 1212