Andrew Embley
Andrew Embley (born 27 June 1981) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with the West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League (AFL). He is known for winning the Norm Smith Medal as the best player in the 2006 AFL Grand Final.
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Embley in the 2005 AFL Grand Final | |||
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Andrew Embley | ||
| Nickname(s) | Embers, Whack, Tickets | ||
| Date of birth | 27 June 1981 | ||
| Place of birth | Perth, Western Australia | ||
| Original team(s) | Bassendean JFC | ||
| Draft | 57th pick, 1998 National Draft | ||
| Height | 189 cm (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Weight | 91 kg (201 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Wingman | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1999–2013 | West Coast | 250 (216) | |
| International team honours | |||
| Years | Team | Games (Goals) | |
| 2004 | Australia | 2 (0) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2013. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
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| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Embley was born in Perth and began his career with Swan Districts in the West Australian Football League (WAFL). He was recruited by West Coast with the 57th pick in the 1998 National Draft. Embley made his debut in the first match of the 1999 season, and was an AFL Rising Star nominee the following year. In 2004, he represented Australia in the International Rules Series. Embley was one of West Coast's vice-captains between 2004 and 2006, and played a key part in West Coast's victory over Sydney in the 2006 AFL Grand Final. He was awarded the Norm Smith Medal as the best player on the ground. Embley retired at the end of the 2013 season after 250 games for the club. He also kicked 216 goals, finishing second in the club's goal-kicking in 2003 and 2006.