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1 Leon Davis

 
Details
Number1
Height177cm
Weight77kg
DOB17-06-1981
DebutR1 '00 v Haw @ MCG
GamesGoals
201020201034
Career199Career256
Dreamteam Points
20101982Go to Dream Team
2009 season
In his 10th season at the club, Leon Davis arguably enjoyed a career-best year in the black and white stripes.  The 28-year-old spent more time in the midfield than in seasons past and thus increased his disposal output, averaging a career-high of 20.5 per game.

Davis was rewarded for his 2009 efforts with a place in the AFL All-Australian forward line (first time in his career) as well as polling his best return at the Brownlow with 10 votes.

The Perth-native signed a two-year contract extension earlier this season to keep him at the club until the end of 2011.

Career
Now a veteran of 184 games after making his debut in round one of the 2000 season, Davis has always been known for his mercurial goal kicking and marking. His 2002 season was particularly impressive, when he played 23 games and an important role in the Magpies' Grand Final run, booting 31 goals as a 21-year-old. He has shown glimpses of his exceptional ability in patches since then, especially in the first half of the 2006 season, when he kicked 23 goals in a 12-week stretch after an injury-riddled 2005. Unfortunately injury cut his 2006 season short, but in 2007 he emerged as one of the team's most important players, capable of playing midfield or forward.  2008 marked another steady form rise for Davis who played 22 games and averaged a career-high 17 possessions.  He revitalised his career the following season, spending more time in the midfield which saw him average a career-high 20.5 disposals a game.  He was acknowledged with a place in the All-Australian side for the first time while also polling a career-best 10 Brownlow votes.


Draft history
1999 AFL Draft 3rd round selection (Collingwood) No. 34 overall on-traded by Fremantle to Sydney for Andrew Schauble

At a Glance

  • Junior Clubs:
  • Clubs:
  • Debut: R1 '00 v Haw @ MCG
  • Recruited from: Perth (WA)
  • AFL Awards: 2008 Goal of the Year, 2009 All-Australian
  • Club Awards: 2008 JF McHale Trophy (fourth best and fairest)
  • Brownlow Votes: 21
DisposalsMarksStoppagesFreesGeneral playScoring
 
1
Adelaide
L 86 - 90
18
3
21
6
0
1
2
4
1
1
2
Melbourne
W 117 - 64
18
5
23
3
0
2
2
6
1
0
3
Geelong Cats
L 122 - 95
11
3
14
2
0
2
1
4
1
0
4
Brisbane Lions
W 73 - 90
12
6
18
8
0
1
1
4
3
0
5
Essendon
L 93 - 88
22
10
32
8
0
1
1
7
2
2
6
North Melbourne
W 75 - 127
22
5
27
8
0
0
0
6
2
1
7
St Kilda
L 40 - 128
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
8
Carlton
L 53 - 104
15
7
22
3
0
0
2
2
1
2
9
West Coast Eagles
W 66 - 88
27
5
32
10
0
0
0
2
3
2
10
Port Adelaide
W 114 - 76
11
3
14
2
0
0
1
4
1
0
11
Melbourne
W 60 - 126
21
4
25
4
0
0
2
2
1
1
12
Sydney Swans
W 66 - 89
12
5
17
2
0
1
1
5
3
1
13
Fremantle
W 169 - 85
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
14
Essendon
W 102 - 67
11
3
14
6
0
0
2
3
1
1
15
Western Bulldogs
W 110 - 111
16
3
19
7
0
1
0
2
4
1
16
Hawthorn
L 76 - 121
17
6
23
4
0
0
0
4
0
1
17
Carlton
W 40 - 94
24
4
28
4
0
1
0
0
3
4
18
Brisbane Lions
W 95 - 55
18
6
24
6
0
2
1
5
2
3
19
Adelaide
W 68 - 89
14
4
18
7
0
0
1
5
0
0
20
Richmond
W 59 - 152
10
10
20
1
0
0
2
4
4
1
21
Sydney Swans
W 97 - 56
14
5
19
3
0
1
0
8
0
1
22
Western Bulldogs
L 76 - 100
13
8
21
4
0
1
1
3
1
0

News

No pressure on performing in finals, says Davis

Collingwood goalsneak won't be deterred by criticism of past finals performances this SeptemberFriday, July 30, 2010 - 11:19AM

Photo gallery: A snapshot of Leon across 200 games

Collingwoodfc.com.au has published a photo gallery of Leon Davis in the lead up to his 200th matchThursday, July 29, 2010 - 11:07AM

Quick tempo was vital to win: Davis

Collingwood forward Leon Davis believes the quick tempo set by his team early on Sunday night was the key to the Magpie winSunday, June 06, 2010 - 9:00PM

Pies' line-up not set

Mick Malthouse will wait until the last minute to finalise his starting 22 for Sunday’s twilight match against the Western BulldogsThursday, June 03, 2010 - 3:49PM

Player review: 1. Leon Davis

Leon Davis had a wonderful 2009 season culminating with a place in the All-Australian sideMonday, October 12, 2009 - 9:00AM

Video

Leons top 5 goals

Leon Davis talks us through his personal top five goalsFriday, July 30, 2010 - 11:11AM

Interview: Leon on 200 games

Leon Davis speaks to CTV about making it to 200 games, the finger waggle and his most memorable momentsThursday, July 29, 2010 - 4:41PM

Neon Leon reaches 200 games

A collection of highlights from Leon Davis careerThursday, July 29, 2010 - 2:47PM

Post Match With Davis

Leon Davis speaks after the Pies win over the BulldogsSunday, June 06, 2010 - 9:56PM

Black and White Show: Leon, Harry, Medhurst...

Leon talks to the boys about the other sports they are into. See what Medhurst, OBrien, McNamara, Reed and Corrie had to sayThursday, June 03, 2010 - 11:54AM

Career statistics (totals):

Year Mt K KE% H HE% D DE% CP CP% UP UP% M G B T Br
2000 15 78 65.4 35 88.6 113 72.6 51 44.0 65 56.0 20 11 8 24 0
2001
18 106 76.4
 25 60.0
131 73.3
64 48.9 67 51.1 32 21 12 16 0
2002
23 191 68.6
48 83.3
239 71.5
130 53.1 115 46.9 55 31 19 53 0
2003
13 85 68.2 29 82.8 114 71.9 59 53.6 51 46.4 23 18 11 18 0
2004 19 162 66.0
45 84.4 207 70.0 87 43.7 112 56.3 54 23 13 41 3
2005 12 119 67.2 50 82.0 169 71.6 63 37.1 107 62.9 46 11 11 20 0
2006 15 150 62.7 51 88.2 201 69.2 65 32.7 134 67.3 48 23 14 25 2
2007 24 250 67.2 50 74.0 300 68.3 119 42.5 161 57.5 60 31 21 104 0
2008 22 297 68.7 85 84.7 382 72.3 138 36.8 237 63.2 101 32 21 73 6
2009 23 351 65.0 120 88.3 471 70.9 138 29.9 324 70.1 109 35 24 96 10
Totals 184
 1789 67.2 538 83.5
 2327 70.9
 914 40.0 1373 60.0 548 236 154 470 21


  Career statistics (averages)

Year Mt K KE% H HE% D DE% CP CP% UP UP% M G B T
2000 15 5.2 65.4 2.3 88.6 7.5 72.6 3.4 44.0 4.3 56.0 1.3 0.7 0.5 1.6
2001
18 5.9 76.4
 1.4 60.0
7.3 73.3
3.6 48.9 3.7 51.1 1.8 1.2 0.7 0.9
2002
23 8.3 68.6
2.1 83.3
10.4 71.5
5.7 53.1 5.0 46.9 2.4 1.3 0.8 2.3
2003
13 6.5 68.2 2.2 82.8 8.8 71.9 4.5 53.6 3.9 46.4 1.8 1.4 0.8 1.4
2004 19 8.5 66.0
2.4 84.4 10.9 70.0 4.6 43.7 5.9 56.3 2.8 1.2 0.7 2.2
2005 12 9.9 67.2 4.2 82.0 14.1 71.6 5.3 37.1 8.9 62.9 3.8 0.9 0.9 1.7
2006 15 10.0 62.7 3.4 88.2 13.4 69.2 4.3 32.7 8.9 67.3 3.2 1.5 0.9 1.7
2007 24 10.4 67.2 2.1 74.0 12.5 68.3 5.0 42.5 6.7 57.5 2.5 1.3 0.9 4.3
2008 22 13.5 68.7 3.9 84.7 17.4 72.3 6.3 36.8 10.8 63.2 4.6 1.5 1.0 3.3
2009 23 15.3 65.0 5.2 88.3 20.5 70.9 6.0 29.9 14.1 70.1 4.7 1.5 1.0 4.2
Totals 184
 9.7 67.2 2.9 83.5
 12.6 70.9
 5.0 40.0 7.5 60.0 3.0 1.3 0.8 2.6

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