Ruory Kirkby

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 Career Highlights
  • GFC League Player Number: 953
  • GFC League Debut: Round 10, 2006
  • Glenelg 20062016
    • 167 games
    • 273 goals
  • Leading goalkicker 2009 (37 goals), 2011 (39 goals), 2012 (43 goals), 2013 (24 goals)
  • SA State game 2012 v WAFL
Ruory Kirkby (2013)

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

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