Lindsay Gilbee

Lindsay Gilbee
Personal information
Full name Lindsay Gilbee
Date of birth 8 July 1981 (1981-07-08) (age 30)
Original team Eastern Ranges (TAC Cup)
Draft #43, 1999 National Draft, Western Bulldogs
Height/Weight 180cm / 82kg
Position(s) Defender
Club information
Current club Western Bulldogs
Number 9
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2001– Western Bulldogs 202 (118)
International team honours
Years Team Games (Goals)
2005–2006 Australia 4
1 Playing statistics to end of 2011 season .

Lindsay Gilbee (born 8 July 1981) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the Western Bulldogs in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was selected by the Bulldogs in the 3rd round of the 1999 National AFL Draft with pick 43 after playing for the Eastern Ranges in the TAC Cup.[1]

Known as one of the best kicks in the AFL,[2] Gilbee rejected offers to trial in the United States to become an American football punter.[3]

References

  1. ^ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2002). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897 (4th ed.). Melbourne, Victoria: Crown Content. p. 227–228. ISBN 1-74095-001-1.
  2. ^ Kicking runs in family for dog
  3. ^ Gilbee rejects NFL punt

External links

Western Bulldogs – current squad

* denotes Rookie Listed players