Ashley McGrath
Brisbane · “Boonj”
AFL career
214 games170 goals
- Debut
- R20 2001 v FRE19 Aug 2001
- Most recent
- R22 2014 v FRE24 Aug 2014
Stats
2014 | BRL | 6 | 5.2 | 2.0 | 7.2 | 2.7 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 2.0 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 40 | 37 |
2013 | BRL | 20 | 6.5 | 3.3 | 9.7 | 2.2 | 0.2 | 1.3 | 2.3 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 44 | 52 |
2012 | BRL | 12 | 9.6 | 5.8 | 15.3 | 4.1 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 2.7 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 67 | 72 |
2011 | BRL | 21 | 9.0 | 4.3 | 13.3 | 3.3 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 3.5 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 66 | 72 |
2010 | BRL | 18 | 10.7 | 6.2 | 16.8 | 4.8 | 0.5 | 1.1 | 2.9 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 69 | 76 |
2009 | BRL | 24 | 10.6 | 6.2 | 16.8 | 5.8 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 2.2 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 70 | 75 |
2008 | BRL | 15 | 6.9 | 5.2 | 12.1 | 3.0 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 2.3 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 49 | 56 |
2007 | BRL | 15 | 5.5 | 2.7 | 8.3 | 2.4 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.1 | 44 | 55 |
2006 | BRL | 11 | 5.8 | 2.5 | 8.3 | 2.1 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 2.2 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 44 | - |
2005 | BRL | 21 | 5.9 | 2.8 | 8.6 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 2.3 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 47 | - |
2004 | BRL | 19 | 6.8 | 2.6 | 9.5 | 2.6 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 2.4 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 47 | - |
2003 | BRL | 22 | 6.8 | 2.3 | 9.1 | 2.8 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 43 | - |
2002 | BRL | 9 | 4.6 | 1.3 | 5.9 | 1.9 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 29 | - |
2001 | BRL | 1 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3 | - |
Bio
Recruited from South Fremantle with pick 13 in the 2000 National Draft, Ashley McGrath joined the Brisbane Lions at the height of their power. While breaking into such a formidable lineup proved difficult initially, the skilled Western Australian established himself as a regular fixture in time to play a key role in the 2003 premiership victory. McGrath was the definition of a utility player; starting his career as a dangerous small forward with clean hands and goal sense, he eventually transitioned into a rebounding defender who used his elite disposal to set up play from the back half.
McGrath remained a constant figure at the Gabba for 14 seasons, serving as a vital link between the dynasty era and the rebuilding years that followed. His longevity allowed him to become just the second Indigenous player to reach 200 games for the club, a milestone match that provided the signature moment of his career when he converted a set shot after the siren to seal a comeback win against Geelong in 2013. He retired in 2014 as a respected veteran and mentor to the club's younger players, leaving the game as a premiership player and Lions life member.
Profile
- Born
- 20 May 1983 (age 43y 154d)
- Birthplace
- Northam, WA
- Height
- 182 cm
- Weight
- 92 kg
Teams
Honours
- Premiership2003
Family
- Brother:Cory McGrath
- Cousin:Dion Woods, Brent Lecras, Martin McGrath, Mark LeCras
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from South Fremantle with pick 13 in the 2000 National Draft, Ashley McGrath joined the Brisbane Lions at the height of their power. While breaking into such a formidable lineup proved difficult initially, the skilled Western Australian established himself as a regular fixture in time to play a key role in the 2003 premiership victory. McGrath was the definition of a utility player; starting his career as a dangerous small forward with clean hands and goal sense, he eventually transitioned into a rebounding defender who used his elite disposal to set up play from the back half.
McGrath remained a constant figure at the Gabba for 14 seasons, serving as a vital link between the dynasty era and the rebuilding years that followed. His longevity allowed him to become just the second Indigenous player to reach 200 games for the club, a milestone match that provided the signature moment of his career when he converted a set shot after the siren to seal a comeback win against Geelong in 2013. He retired in 2014 as a respected veteran and mentor to the club's younger players, leaving the game as a premiership player and Lions life member.