Reuben Ginbey

Reuben Ginbey (born 10 September 2004) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League (AFL).

Ginbey was recruited from East Perth (WAFL) with pick 9 in the 2022 National Draft. He made his AFL debut in round 1 of the 2023 AFL season. He earned a Rising Star nomination in round 3 of that season.

Early career
Ginbey started his career at the local Dunsborough Football Club. Initially having a smaller build, he developed into a handy player. He later had a growth spurt as his body matured and went from a winger to a key position player. He was invited to the East Perth Colts program and his coaches put his name forward for the state under 18 team. Ginbey made his WAFL senior debut in 2022, while still playing in the Public Schools Association competition with Wesley College.

AFL career
Ginbey was selected at Pick 9 in the 2022 National Draft by the West Coast Eagles. He earned an AFL Rising Star nominee in round 3 of the 2023 season, in just his third game.

Statistics

 * Statistics are correct to the end of Round 7 2023

! colspan=3| Career ! 7 !! 1 !! 1 !! 36 !! 61 !! 97 !! 8 !! 50 !! 0.1 !! 0.1 !! 5.1 !! 8.7 !! 13.9 !! 1.1 !! 7.1
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 * 7 || 7 || 1 || 1 || 36 || 61 || 97 || 8 || 50 || 0 || 0.1 || 5.1 || 8.7 || 13.9 || 1.1 || 7.1
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Honours and achievements
AFL


 * AFL Rising Star nominee: 2023