Ruory Kirkby

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Career Highlights
GFC League Player Number: 953 GFC League Debut: Round 10, 2006 Glenelg 2006 – 2016 167 games 273 goals Leading goalkicker 2009 (37 goals), 2011 (39 goals), 2012 (43 goals), 2013 (24 goals) SA State game 2012 v WAFL

Biographical

• Born: 2 April 1986
• Height: 194 cm
• Weight: 92 kg

• Recruited from: Hawthorn
• Previous Club: Echuca
• GFC League Debut: 2006

Guernsey Number: 26

Nickname: Spacegoat

Ruory Kirkby moved across the border from Echuca in 2006 after being cut from Hawthorn's rookie list.

He became a key member of the successful Bays sides under coach Mark Mickan as a strong-marking tall forward. He played in the Tiger's losing 2008 Grand Final, and was considered one of the most reliable key forwards in the league.

Video: Glenelg's Ruory Kirkby & Clint Alleway play last game v Port, Round 20, 2016

References

1. Glenelg Football Club

2. Glenelg Football Club 2010 Annual Report and Yearbook