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Hird: Gumby rest needed

Essendon forward Scott Gumbleton is being rest from this weekend’s team against Brisbane to avoid any injury after playing eight consecutive matches this season.

3:44pm  May 17, 2013

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Daniher's strong progress

Essendon recruit Joe Daniher is set to resume full training within a week following minor knee surgery prior to Christmas.

11:19am  Jan 17, 2013

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Williams fit, but Gumby a worry

Mark Williams has shed 8kg as he readies for 2011, but Scott Gumbleton has suffered another setback

1:05pm  Nov 16, 2010

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BTV: Gumbleton on 1116 SEN

1:41pm  Apr 23, 2013

VFL Spotlight: Scott Gumbleton

3:18pm  Aug 17, 2011

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Scott
Gumbleton

Height
197 cm
DOB
03-08-1988
Weight
99 kg
Debut
2007
Games
2013
4
Career
32
Goals
2013
11
Career
44
2013 Dream Team Points
Total
285
Avg
71
ScottGumbleton

Player Bio

At a Glance

Junior Clubs: 
Clubs: 
Debut: 2007
Recruited from: Peel Thunder U18
Brownlow Votes: -

PLAYER SPONSORS

Benefactor

Billings Family

 

Gumbleton's serious back surgery at the end of 2011 meant he trained sparingly over summer, instead completing his own 'mini' pre-season before making a comeback to the AFL in 2012. He played his first senior game in nearly two years when he returned against Port Adelaide in round 16, booting three goals. He finished with six games and 11 goals. Despite longer deals on offer from rival clubs, Gumbleton showed his loyalty by agreeing to a new one-year deal to remain at the club until at least the end of 2013.

Season by Season

Season by Season

Failed to play a senior match in 2011 after a knee problem in the pre-season limited his preparation for the home and away season. The former No. 2 draft pick then suffered on-going hamstring and back injuries. Played 10 games and kicked 10 goals in the VFL.

Stats

By the numbers

  • 2013   Season Average
    Games Played 4
    • Kicks 6.5
    • Handballs 4.5
    • Disposals 11.0
    • Marks 6.2
    • Hit-Outs 0.7
    • Tackles 1.2
    • Goals 2.7
    • Dream Team 71.2

2013 Highlights

Statistics Best Opponent Round
Kicks 12 St Kilda Rd 4
Handballs 6 St Kilda Rd 4
Disposals 18 St Kilda Rd 4
Marks 12 St Kilda Rd 4
Hit-outs 3 Geelong Cats Rd 7
Tackles 4 GWS Giants Rd 6
Goals 4 St Kilda Rd 4
Dream Team 112 St Kilda Rd 4

2013 Season Breakdown

Rd Opponent Result K H D M HO FF FA T G B DT
1 Adelaide Crows W 82 - 117 - - - - - - - - - - -
2 Melbourne W 184 - 36 - - - - - - - - - - -
3 Fremantle W 68 - 72 - - - - - - - - - - -
4 St Kilda W 91 - 128 12 6 18 12 0 2 0 0 4 2 112
5 Collingwood W 121 - 75 6 4 10 5 0 1 0 0 2 0 54
6 GWS Giants W 120 - 81 5 4 9 5 0 1 0 4 3 1 74
7 Geelong Cats L 113 - 85 3 4 7 3 3 0 0 1 2 0 45
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 26 18 44 25 3 4 0 5 11 3 285

By the numbers

  • Career Average
    Games Played 32
    • Kicks 5.7
    • Handballs 4.2
    • Disposals 9.9
    • Marks 5.0
    • Hit-Outs 0.5
    • Tackles 1.5
    • Goals 1.4
    • Dream Team 55.1

Career Highlights

Statistics Best Opponent Round
Kicks 12 St Kilda Rd 4, 2013
Handballs 9 Port Adelaide Rd 7, 2010
Disposals 18 St Kilda Rd 4, 2013
Marks 12 St Kilda Rd 4, 2013
Hit-outs 3 Geelong Cats Rd 7, 2013
Tackles 4 GWS Giants Rd 6, 2013
Goals 4 St Kilda Rd 4, 2013
Dream Team 112 St Kilda Rd 4, 2013

Career Breakdown

Season Club K H D M HO FF FA T G B DT
2013 Essendon 26 18 44 25 3 4 0 5 11 3 285
2012 Essendon 35 23 58 24 4 3 3 8 11 4 323
2011 Essendon 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2010 Essendon 102 71 173 84 9 10 7 31 19 12 948
2009 Essendon 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2008 Essendon 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2007 Essendon 19 22 41 26 1 2 3 4 3 1 208

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: 28

Q&A

Sportsperson (other than AFL) you love to watch the most: Blake Griffin

Coach’s favourite saying: 

Coach’s pet: Heath Hocking

Favourite Footy Commentator: 

Whose autograph did you get as a kid? Adrian Fletcher

Describe your perfect day off: Sleep in, then chill with my mates.

Who inspires you? My Mum

Best advice received: Have fun

What scares you the most? Failure

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

First job held: A labourer

Person you would most like to meet: Blake Griffin

Three things you would like to do after your football career: Travel

Greatest non- football achievement: 

How would your best friend describe you? Nice

One thing you can’t eat: Cucumber

What domestic chore do you refuse to do?  Dishes

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

Favourite Australian Personality: 

iPhone,  Blackberry, or Android: Samsung

Best book read: Boys Will Be Boys

Favourite TV show: The Inbetweeners

Favourite band/ musical artist: 

Favourite movie: Gladiator