Ashley Hansen

Ashley Hansen (born 3 March 1983) is a former Australian rules footballer, and the current coach of Footscray in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[1] He formerly played for the West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League (AFL). Hansen was born in Victoria, Australia and was educated at Mazenod College. His father, Clarke Hansen, is a respected AFL commentator.[2]

Ashley Hansen
Hansen in August 2018
Personal information
Date of birth	3 March 1983
Original team(s)	Oakleigh Chargers
Debut	4 June 2004, West Coast Eagles vs. Collingwood, at Telstra Dome
Height	198 cm (6 ft 6 in)
Weight	95 kg (209 lb)
Playing career^1
Years	Club	Games (Goals)
2004–2010	West Coast Eagles	78 (95)
Coaching career^3
Years	Club	Games (W–L–D)
2015–	Footscray (VFL)	20 (12–8–0)
^1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2010. ^3 Coaching statistics correct as of 2015.
Career highlights
West Coast Premiership Player: (2006) VFL Premiership Coach 2016 WAFL Premiership Player (2010) Swan Districts Leading Goal Kicker 2002, 2003, 2012
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Recruited from Northvale/Oakleigh Chargers, he made his debut in round 11, 2004, against Collingwood, after being picked with selection 38 in the 2001 AFL Draft.[3] Hansen was named the Eagles' rookie of the year for 2005.[4]

Of the 14 games Hansen played during the 2006 season, the Eagles emerged victorious on every occasion. Hansen kicked two goals in the opening quarter of the 2006 AFL Grand Final, which the West Coast Eagles won by a solitary point.[5]

In round 7, 2007, Hansen appeared in a losing side for the first time since the 2005 AFL Grand Final.

Hansen struggled with injuries during the latter half of his career, playing 14 games or less in each of his final four seasons, with only nine in 2009. His name was often brought up during the trade period, however he remained with the Eagles, concluding his career as a one club player.[6] Hansen was delisted at the end of the 2010 season.[7] Hansen is the current coach of Footscray in the VFL. He led the side to a premiership in 2016.

Statistics

[8]

Legend

G

Goals

B

Behinds

K

Kicks

H

Handballs

D

Disposals

M

Marks

T

Tackles

Season	Team	No.	Games	Totals							Averages (per game)
				G	B	K	H	D	M	T	G	B	K	H	D	M	T
2004	West Coast	29	6	7	5	38	8	46	18	6	1.2	0.8	6.3	1.3	7.7	3.0	1.0
2005	West Coast	29	20	24	16	163	76	239	114	27	1.2	0.8	8.2	3.8	12.0	5.7	1.4
2006	West Coast	29	14	17	17	124	37	161	101	14	1.2	1.2	8.9	2.6	11.5	7.2	1.0
2007	West Coast	29	14	22	17	107	70	177	97	19	1.6	1.2	7.6	5.0	12.6	6.9	1.4
2008	West Coast	29	13	11	12	109	48	157	82	20	0.8	0.9	8.4	3.7	12.1	6.3	1.5
2009	West Coast	29	9	12	9	71	28	99	43	13	1.3	1.0	7.9	3.1	11.0	4.8	1.4
2010	West Coast	29	2	2	3	22	2	24	13	3	1.0	1.5	11.0	1.0	12.0	6.5	1.5
Career			78	95	79	634	269	903	468	102	1.2	1.0	8.1	3.4	11.6	6.0	1.3

References

1. "Development Coaches". westernbulldogs.com.au. Western Bulldogs. Archived from the original on 29 June 2015. Retrieved 23 August 2015.
2. Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2002). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897 (4th ed.). Melbourne, Victoria: Crown Content. p. 727. ISBN 1-74095-001-1.
3. Ashley Hansen may look east if West Coast is toast
4. WCE Honour Roll Archived 3 December 2009 at the Wayback Machine
5. Eagles win thriller by one
6. Eagle Ashley Hansen returns strongly from injury
7. http://www.westcoasteagles.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/7155/newsid/105464/default.aspx
8. Ashley Hansen's player profile at AFL Tables

External links

• Ashley Hansen's playing statistics from AFL Tables
• Ashley Hansen player profile page at WAFL FootyFacts