Louis Butler (born 26 August 2001) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the Western Bulldogs in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was recruited by the Western Bulldogs with the 53rd draft pick in the 2019 AFL draft.[2][3]
Louis Butler | |||
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Personal information | |||
Date of birth | (2001-08-26) 26 August 2001 (age 21) | ||
Place of birth | New Zealand[1] | ||
Original team(s) | Sandringham Dragons, Brighton Grammar School | ||
Draft | No. 53, 2019 AFL draft, Western Bulldogs | ||
Debut |
25 June 2020, Western Bulldogs vs. Sydney, at SCG | ||
Height | 184 cm (6 ft 0 in) | ||
Weight | 75 kg (165 lb) | ||
Position(s) | Defender/Midfielder | ||
Club information | |||
Current club | Western Bulldogs | ||
Number | 18 | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
2020– | Western Bulldogs | 3 (0) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2020. | |||
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
Butler played for, and captained his side at Brighton Grammar School.[4] He also played for the Sandringham Dragons in the NAB League, and was selected to play for Vic Metro in the AFL Under 18 Championships.[5]
Butler debuted in the 4th round of the 2020 AFL season, against the Sydney Swans.[6] In his first game, he picked up 14 disposals.[7]
G |
Goals | K |
Kicks | D |
Disposals | T |
Tackles |
B |
Behinds | H |
Handballs | M |
Marks |
Season | Team | No. | Games | Totals | Averages (per game) | ||||||||||||
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G | B | K | H | D | M | T | G | B | K | H | D | M | T | ||||
2020 | Western Bulldogs | 18 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 24 | 6 | 30 | 6 | 1 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 12.0 | 3.0 | 15.0 | 3.0 | 0.5 |
Career | 2 | 0 | 1 | 24 | 6 | 30 | 6 | 1 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 12.0 | 3.0 | 15.0 | 3.0 | 0.5 |
Western Bulldogs – current squad | |
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* denotes rookie listed players |
2019 AFL national draft | |
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First round |
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Second round |
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Third round |
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Fourth round |
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Fifth round |
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