| Rhys Unwin | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Rhys Unwin | ||
| Born | (2006-10-11) 11 October 2006 | ||
| Original team | Greater Western Victoria Rebels (Talent League) | ||
| Draft | No. 61, 2024 national draft | ||
| Debut | Round 23, 2025, Essendon vs. St Kilda, at Docklands Stadium | ||
| Height | 179 cm (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Essendon | ||
| Number | 38 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2025– | Essendon | 1 (1) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 23, 2025. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Rhys Unwin (born 11 October 2006) is a professional Australian rules footballer with the Essendon Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).
AFL career
Unwin was drafted by Essendon with pick 61 in the 2024 national draft.[1]
Having spent most of his first season playing for Essendon's reserves team in the Victorian Football League (VFL), Unwin was selected to make his AFL debut in round 23.[2][3] Unwin kicked a goal in his debut match, and made his debut in front of 150 supporters who travelled from his hometown of Cobden, Victoria, initially to see Essendon captain and fellow Cobden local Zach Merrett's 250th match. Merrett missed the match through injury, however they got to support Unwin in his AFL debut.[4][5]
References
- ^ "Draft wrap: Bombers secure four more, solidify 2025 hand". Essendon Football Club. 21 November 2024.
- ^ "Unwin locked in for AFL debut". Essendon Football Club. 14 August 2025.
- ^ "Essendon announce another debutant ahead of Friday night clash". Zero Hanger. 14 August 2025.
- ^ "Without knowing, 150 fans booked tickets to see one of their own make AFL debut". The Standard. 14 August 2025.
- ^ "'Made it even more special': AFL debutant grateful for mass hometown support". The Standard. 17 August 2025.
External links
- Rhys Unwin's profile on the official website of the Essendon Football Club
- Rhys Unwin's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Rhys Unwin at AustralianFootball.com
