| Sam Durham | |||
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 Durham pre-match with Essendon in 2025 | |||
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Sam Durham | ||
| Nickname | Duz | ||
| Born | (2001-07-09) 9 July 2001 | ||
| Original teams | Seymour, Murray Bushrangers, Richmond (VFL) | ||
| Draft | No. 9, 2021 Mid season draft | ||
| Height | 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Weight | 84 kg (185 lb) | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Essendon | ||
| Number | 22 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2021– | Essendon | 102 (34) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 12, 2026. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Sam Durham (born 09 July 2001) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for Essendon in the Australian Football League (AFL).
AFL career
Durham was recruited by Essendon with the 9th draft pick in the 2021 mid-season draft.1 He made his debut in round 18 of the 2021 season against North Melbourne. He collected 11 disposals in an 18-point victory.2
Durham was upgraded to Essendon's senior list for the 2023 season after a season and a half on the rookie list.3 Durham kicked the winning goal for Essendon with 7 seconds left, in the annual Dreamtime at the 'G match against Richmond.4 Durham also won Essendon's Player of the Month award in August of that season, to cap off a strong season.5
Durham again rose to new heights in the 2024 season, having his true breakout season as he was deployed as a full time midfielder and established himself as one of Essendon's best and most important players.678 During the season, Durham also signed a 4-year contract extension with the Bombers, through to the end of 2028.9
Statistics
Updated to the end of round 12, 2026.10
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Marks |
| Season | Team | No. | Games | Totals | Averages (per game) | Votes | ||||||||||||
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| G | B | K | H | D | M | T | G | B | K | H | D | M | T | |||||
| 2021 | Essendon | 42 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 47 | 52 | 99 | 31 | 9 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 6.7 | 7.4 | 14.1 | 4.4 | 1.3 | 0 |
| 2022 | Essendon | 22 | 20 | 5 | 6 | 140 | 161 | 301 | 91 | 35 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 7.0 | 8.1 | 15.1 | 4.6 | 1.8 | 0 |
| 2023 | Essendon | 22 | 22 | 5 | 2 | 178 | 185 | 363 | 107 | 47 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 8.1 | 8.4 | 16.5 | 4.9 | 2.1 | 0 |
| 2024 | Essendon | 22 | 22 | 10 | 5 | 235 | 235 | 470 | 88 | 97 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 21.4 | 4.0 | 4.4 | 6 |
| 2025 | Essendon | 22 | 20 | 8 | 7 | 201 | 236 | 437 | 59 | 82 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 10.1 | 11.8 | 21.9 | 3.0 | 4.1 | 4 |
| 2026 | Essendon | 22 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 92 | 110 | 202 | 32 | 40 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 8.4 | 10.0 | 18.4 | 2.9 | 3.6 | |
| Career | 102 | 34 | 22 | 893 | 979 | 1872 | 408 | 310 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 8.8 | 9.6 | 18.4 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 10 | ||
References
References
- "Durham a Don". essendonfc.com.au. 2 June 2021.
- "Special delivery: 'The Package' keeps Dons' dream alive". AFL Media. 18 July 2021.
- "Menzie earns one-year deal, Durham upgraded". essendonfc.com.au. Retrieved 19 November 2022.
- "Essendon beat Richmond by one point in Dreamtime at the G, Brisbane romp to Q-Clash glory over Gold Coast". ABC News (Australia). 20 May 2023.
- "Liberty Player of the Month: Sam Durham". essendonfc.com.au. 29 August 2023.
- "Inside job: The changing face of the Bombers' midfield brigade". afl.com.au. 2 May 2024.
- ""Good clubs would": Should Dons renegotiate Durham's contract for impressive start to 2024?". sen.com.au. 25 June 2024.
- "AFL Round-Up: Blues here to stay, Swans set a new standard and Bombers 'bull' Durham puts league on notice". ABC News (Australia). 24 June 2024.
- "Bombers mid locked in on new long-term deal". afl.com.au. 26 March 2024.
- "Sam Durham". AFL Tables. Retrieved 1 June 2026.
External links
External links
- Sam Durham's profile on the official website of the Essendon Football Club
- Sam Durham's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Sam Durham at AustralianFootball.com