Dennis Armfield
Carlton
AFL career
145 games75 goals
- Debut
- R10 2008 v GEE31 May 2008
- Most recent
- R23 2017 v SYD26 Aug 2017
Stats
AFL
2017 | CAR | 5 | 7.4 | 3.6 | 11.0 | 5.0 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 2.2 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 54 | 44 |
2016 | CAR | 15 | 8.2 | 6.8 | 15.0 | 3.4 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 2.3 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 64 | 67 |
2015 | CAR | 12 | 7.3 | 4.8 | 12.1 | 2.1 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 3.0 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 56 | 60 |
2014 | CAR | 8 | 3.9 | 3.5 | 7.4 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 2.5 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 33 | 34 |
2013 | CAR | 24 | 8.1 | 6.0 | 14.1 | 2.3 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 1.9 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 54 | 59 |
2012 | CAR | 21 | 9.1 | 5.4 | 14.5 | 3.5 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 2.8 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 64 | 64 |
2011 | CAR | 15 | 8.1 | 4.5 | 12.6 | 2.7 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 2.1 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 51 | 54 |
2010 | CAR | 19 | 6.8 | 7.6 | 14.4 | 2.8 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 2.6 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 54 | 61 |
2009 | CAR | 17 | 5.4 | 8.2 | 13.5 | 2.5 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 2.7 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 49 | 54 |
2008 | CAR | 9 | 5.3 | 6.9 | 12.2 | 1.9 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 1.6 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 43 | 48 |
VFL
2017 | NBA | 14 | 8.9 | 6.1 | 15.0 | 3.6 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 3.0 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 65 |
2016 | NBA | 1 | 14.0 | 11.0 | 25.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 73 |
2014 | NBA | 4 | 10.3 | 5.8 | 16.0 | 2.0 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 59 |
Bio
Recruited from Swan Districts with pick 46 in the 2006 National Draft, Dennis Armfield carved out a respectable career at Carlton based on raw speed and selfless team-first football. Initially deployed as a dashing defender capable of breaking lines, he eventually found his niche as a high-pressure defensive forward. While he was never the most technically gifted player in the lineup, his relentless chasing, tackling, and willingness to perform unglamorous tagging roles made him a favourite among supporters and coaches alike.
Armfield's legacy at Princes Park extends beyond his on-field efforts, as he became a genuine cult hero known for his infectious enthusiasm and significant off-field contributions. His dedication to charity work saw him awarded the prestigious Jim Stynes Community Leadership Award in 2015. Although injuries and a youth-focused rebuild limited his opportunities in his final seasons, he retired in 2017 as a celebrated one-club player who had maximised his natural attributes through sheer hard work and determination.
Profile
- Born
- 22 Dec 1986 (age 39y 303d)
- Birthplace
- Canberra, ACT
- Height
- 181 cm
- Weight
- 81 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from Swan Districts with pick 46 in the 2006 National Draft, Dennis Armfield carved out a respectable career at Carlton based on raw speed and selfless team-first football. Initially deployed as a dashing defender capable of breaking lines, he eventually found his niche as a high-pressure defensive forward. While he was never the most technically gifted player in the lineup, his relentless chasing, tackling, and willingness to perform unglamorous tagging roles made him a favourite among supporters and coaches alike.
Armfield's legacy at Princes Park extends beyond his on-field efforts, as he became a genuine cult hero known for his infectious enthusiasm and significant off-field contributions. His dedication to charity work saw him awarded the prestigious Jim Stynes Community Leadership Award in 2015. Although injuries and a youth-focused rebuild limited his opportunities in his final seasons, he retired in 2017 as a celebrated one-club player who had maximised his natural attributes through sheer hard work and determination.