David Astbury

David Astbury
File:David Astbury Tigers 2015 vs Brisbane.jpg Astbury at a game for the Tigers against Brisbane in April 2015
Personal information
Full name	David Astbury
Date of birth	(1991-02-26) 26 February 1991
Original team(s)	Tatyoon (MDFL) North Ballarat Rebels (TAC Cup)
Draft	35th overall, 2009 Richmond
Height/Weight	195 cm / 92 kg
Position(s)	Defender/Forward
Club information
Current club	Richmond
Number	12
Playing career1
Years	Club	Games (Goals)
2010–	Richmond	42 (8)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of Round 1, 2016 season.

David Astbury (born 26 February 1991) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the Richmond Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). He wears the number 12 guernsey and plays most of his football in defence, but he can play in the forward line.

Originally from Tatyoon in western Victoria. He played his junior footy at the Ararat Western Warriors and Tatyoon U16. Astbury was drafted to Richmond from the North Ballarat Rebels in the TAC Cup with the 35th selection in the 2009 AFL Draft. He attended Caulfield Grammar School as a boarding student for two years.

Astbury made his AFL debut in Round 4, 2010 against Melbourne. He had seven disposals (six kicks and one handball), took three marks, had one tackle and kicked three goals. He was one of the better players for the Tigers who lost by 55 points.

In September 2014, Astbury signed a two year deal that keeps him contracted to Richmond until at least the end of 2016.

External links

• David Astbury's profile on the official website of the Richmond Football Club
• David Astbury's statistics from AFL Tables
• David Astbury' statistics from Footy Wire