Ashley McGrath

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Ashley McGrath
McGrath in the 2007 NAB Cup Grand Final against Carlton
McGrath in the 2007 NAB Cup Grand Final against Carlton
Personal information
Full name Ashley McGrath
Date of Birth 20 May 1983 (1983-05-20) (age 25)
Place of Birth Northam, Western Australia
Recruited from South Fremantle (WAFL)
Draft 13th overall, 2000
Brisbane Lions
Height/Weight 182cm / 80kg
Position Half-Forward
Club information
Current club Brisbane Lions
Number 9
Playing Career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2001- Brisbane Lions 98 (96)
¹ Club statistics to end of Round 18, 2007 season
² Representative statistics to end of

Ashley Vernon McGrath (born May 20, 1983) is an indigenous Australian rules footballer in the Australian Football League.

Picked up in the 2000 AFL Draft at pick no. 13, the Brisbane Lions recruited the talented forward, where he made his AFL debut late in 2001. He continued to establish himself in the side and by 2003, was a regular member, being part of the Lions' 3rd straight AFL premiership.

In 2005 he found more opportunities up forward with the retirement of other forwards Craig McRae and Alastair Lynch.

McGrath has two brothers who also played in the AFL, Toby and Cory.

Ashley McGrath is known for his quick snap kick at goals and also his on-ground soccer.

Considered one of the best Forward Pocket in AFL, but has not shown his potential due to injuries.

[edit] Positions

  • Forward Pocket (left and right)
  • Half Foward Flank
  • Half Back Flank

[edit] External links


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Brisbane Lions Football Club – current squad

1 Clark • 2 Proud • 3 Sheldon • 4 Johnstone • 5 Harding • 6 Power • 7 Adcock • 8 Notting • 9 McGrath • 10 Moody • 11 Sherman • 12 Hawksley • 13 Schmidt • 14 Henderson • 15 Tyler • 16 Brown • 17 Brennan • 18 Corrie* • 19 Charman • 20 Black • 21 Merrett • 22 Collier • 23 Leuenberger • 24 Patfull • 25 Mills • 26 Macdonald • 27 Garner* • 28 Selwood • 29 Roe • 30 Copeland • 31 Polkinghorne • 32 Stiller • 33 Hooper • 34 Dalziell • 35 Rischitelli • 36 Bradshaw • 37 Austin • 38 Kiel* • 39 Drummond • 40 Hamill* • 41 Clouston* • 43 McDonald • 44 Lappin • 45 Dzufer* • 46 Begley* • 47 Tippett* • n/a Hanley* • n/a Smith* • Coach: Matthews |}

* denotes Rookie Listed players
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Brisbane Lions squad – 2003 AFL Premiers (3rd premiership)