Lindsay Gilbee

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Lindsay Gilbee
Personal information
Full nameLindsay Gilbee
Date of birth (1981-07-08) 8 July 1981
Original teamEastern Ranges (TAC Cup)
Draft#43, 1999 National Draft, Western Bulldogs
Height/Weight180cm / 82kg
Position(s)Defender
Playing career1
YearsClubGames (Goals)
2001–2012Western Bulldogs206 (119)
International team honours
YearsTeamGames (Goals)
2005–2006Australia4
1 Playing statistics correct to end of 2011 season.

Lindsay Gilbee (born 8 July 1981) is a former Australian rules footballer who played 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] He retired after the 2012 season.

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]

He is now an expert commentator with ABC Radio.

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

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