Gavin Urquhart Explained

Gavin Urquhart
Fullname:Gavin Urquhart
Birth Date:18 May 1988
Birth Place:Mackay, Queensland
Originalteam:Morningside (QAFL)
Draftpick:No. 21, 2006 National Draft,
No. 77, 2012 Pre-season Draft,
Height:181 cm
Weight:82 kg
Position:Defender
Statsend:2011
Years1:2008–2012
Games Goals1:41 (3)
Careerhighlights:

Gavin Urquhart (born 18 May 1988) is an Australian rules football player, who last played for North Melbourne Football Club.

Uruquart was born in Mackay, Queensland[1] and raised in Rockhampton where he played his junior football with the Glenmore Bulls.[2] Touted as an AFL prospect playing for Queensland in the U18 national championships, he moved to Brisbane and joined QAFL club Morningside.

Urquhart was the 21st pick in the 2006 AFL Draft, and made his senior debut on 31 May 2008, in round 10. Urquhart received a Rising Star nomination after his round 18 performance against Brisbane, when he had 22 possessions.[3] Urquhart signed a two-year deal with North Melbourne in August 2008.[4]

The 2010 season was a poor one for Urquhart, as he struggled to overcome niggling injuries, and he could only manage eight senior games.[5] During trade week, rumours surfaced that North Melbourne were going to trade Urquart, but Kangaroos coach Brad Scott dismissed the rumours only days later, declaring that "he's a required player".

At the end of the 2012 season, Urquhart was delisted by the Kangaroos. Subsequently, in 2014 he signed with Essendon District Football League team Airport West.

Notes and References

  1. https://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/mackay/sport/draft-duo-making-a-big-mark/news-story/3dbe95f6ac8d50ceac7ffac8dfcee1b5 Draft duo making a big markTWO young former Mackay AFL talents have had their dreams come true
  2. https://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/rockhampton/sport/its-wait-and-see-as-gavin-lives-his-dream/news-story/a66683358a4f83357f512eb3b3a3db4c It's wait and see as Gavin lives his dream
  3. Web site: Gavin Urquhart earns rising star nod. ABC News. 25 October 2010. 5 August 2008.
  4. News: Ralph. Jon. Kangaroos sign Gavin Urquhart for two years. 25 October 2010. Daily Telegraph. 20 August 2008.
  5. Web site: NMFC Media. He's our man. Official AFL Website of the North Melbourne Football Club. 25 October 2010. 8 October 2010.