Mitch Golby Explained

Mitch Golby
Fullname:Mitchell Golby
Birth Date:1991 10, df=yes
Originalteam:Gippsland Power (TAC Cup)
Draftpick:No. 16, 2010 rookie draft
Height:183 cm
Weight:161kg
Position:Defender
Guernsey:41
Statsend:2015
Years1:2011–2015
Games Goals1:56 (6)
Careerhighlights:

Mitchell "Dragon" Golby (born 3 October 1991) is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played for the Brisbane Lions in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was drafted by the Brisbane Lions with their first selection and sixteenth overall in the 2010 rookie draft,[1] after having played for Gippsland Power in the TAC Cup.[2] He looked almost certain to represent Victoria Country in the 2009 AFL Under 18 Championships but tore his ACL in a trial match.

Golby made his debut in the sixty-one point loss against at Etihad Stadium in round 12, 2011.[3] In his sixteenth match, he recorded twenty-four disposals, eight marks and four tackles in the ninety-two point win against at the Gabba in round 8, 2012, and he was rewarded with the round nomination for the Rising Star.[4] He played a total of 56 games between 2011 and 2015. In his final season in 2015, he managed only five matches, and was subsequently delisted.[5]

Notes and References

  1. News: Lions snap up local, Yoshiura. Lems. David. 16 December 2009. The Queensland Times. APN News & Media. 22 August 2016.
  2. News: Ex-Gippsland players return to Lions. 19 March 2013. ABC Online. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 22 August 2016.
  3. News: Josh Drummond back, Mitchell Golby set for AFL debut in Brisbane Lions' clash with Carlton at Etihad Stadium. Davis. Greg. 10 June 2011. The Courier-Mail. News Corp Australia. 22 August 2016.
  4. News: Good as Golby. Holemsby. Luke. 22 May 2012. AFL.com.au. Bigpond. 22 August 2016.
  5. News: Two Lions backmen delisted as turnover continues. Whiting. Michael. 14 September 2015. AFL.com.au. Bigpond. 22 August 2016.