David Astbury [merged]

[one-eyed]

Walker – who was interestingly met with jeers from the Richmond faithful whenever he went near the ball – had just 11 and kicked one goal – including just three touches to his name at the main break. Comparatively, his opponent David Astbury had 18 possessions (13 to half-time) and 10 one percenters as the Crows' forward again struggled to find his feet on the big stage ...

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2018-07-06/five-talking-points-richmond-v-adelaide

On ya Dave  .

[yellowandback]

He gets jeered because, like Adam Goodes late in his career, he’s become a flog

[one-eyed]

Richo acclaims the current #12 Dave Astbury:

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2018-07-11/richo-acclaims-astbury

Astbury is averaging 15.6 disposals, 6.2 marks and 3.2 rebound-50s per game in season 2018 and is ranked 19th in the competition for intercepts. 

[one-eyed]

It's Dave's 100th this week  .

Started off with 17 games in his debut season (2010) but could then only manage 24 over the next 5 years (2011-2015). He was almost traded to Brisbane but stayed and in the past 3 years he's played 54 games out of a possible 60 including last year's premiership.

https://afltables.com/afl/stats/players/D/David_Astbury.html

[Beans]

Time to start a family of 6 boys now Dave. 

[one-eyed]

Go to the 1:00 mark: https://twitter.com/7NewsMelbourne/status/1121336414409330689

Astbury arrived at Punt Rd today on crutches. Dave said the swelling is coming out now and he thinks he'll be right to play to the Dogs.

[one-eyed]

Astbury rolled his ankle following a nasty landing during Richmond's Anzac Day Eve victory over Melbourne, with the 10-day break not aiding his cause to prove his fitness.

"He probably won't play," Hardwick said.

"He won't train today (Thursday). It was an incredible effort to play … the size of his ankle, he was lucky to get his boot back on.

"We had a conversation before and he's looking increasingly unlikely at this stage. It probably means he's really doubtful for the weekend's game.

"He's an important player for us – and we'll give him every chance – but it's not looking likely at this stage."

Source: AFL website

[Jackstar is back!!!]

Dave trained inside on the treadmill that takes your weight your legs
Wants to play
Club say have a rest this weekend
No obvious match up

[taztiger4]

Dave trained inside on the treadmill that takes your weight your legs
Wants to play
Club say have a rest this weekend
No obvious match up

Alter G Machine

[one-eyed]

Here’s how Astbury has performed in the past three games, playing alongside Garthwaite . . .

Round 8 v Fremantle: 17 disposals, six rebound-50s, 11 marks.

Round 9 v Hawthorn: 20 disposals, four rebound-50s, 12 marks.

Round 10 v Essendon: 16 disposals, eight rebound-50s, six marks.

Read the full article here: https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2019-05-27/garthwaite-a-big-boost-for-astbury

[Tiger Khosh]

Astbury and the entire defence really took some time to adjust after rance went down but are looking a lot better over the past month.

[Tiger Tragic]

He and Grimes have really stepped up which is what we needed.  I think they also work much better with Garthwaite as the extra tall. 

[one-eyed]

Richmond's David Astbury fined $2000 for striking Harrison Petty.

https://www.afl.com.au/news/2019-08-05/mro-slaps-seven-gray-cops-2k-fine

[one-eyed]

David Astbury – 7

Continued his consistent season with another solid performance in defence. Played his role in keeping the Cats' key forwards quiet and showed desperation and poise when under pressure.

https://www.afl.com.au/news/2019-09-20/every-tiger-rated-from-the-preliminary-final

[Tiger Khosh]

Dave has quietly gone about his business very impressively since the bye. Seemed to suffer the most initially when we lost rance and he took a bit of time but he has readjusted superbly.