Louis Butler (footballer)

Louis Butler
Personal information
Date of birth (2001-08-26) 26 August 2001 (age 23)
Place of birth New Zealand[1]
Original team(s) Sandringham Dragons, Brighton Grammar School
Draft No. 53, 2019 AFL draft, Western Bulldogs
Debut 25 June 2020, Western Bulldogs vs. Sydney, at SCG
Height 184 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight 75 kg (165 lb)
Position(s) Defender/Midfielder
Club information
Current club Western Bulldogs
Number 18
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2020–2022 Western Bulldogs 4 (0)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2022 AFL Season.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Louis Butler (born 26 August 2001) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for the Western Bulldogs in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was recruited by the Western Bulldogs with the 53rd draft pick in the 2019 AFL draft.[2][3]

Early football

Butler played for, and captained his side at Brighton Grammar School.[4] He also played for the Sandringham Dragons in the NAB League, and was selected to play for Vic Metro in the AFL Under 18 Championships.[5]

AFL career

Butler debuted in the 4th round of the 2020 AFL season, against the Sydney Swans.[6] In his first game, he picked up 14 disposals.[7]

He was delisted by the Western Bulldogs at the conclusion of the 2022 AFL season.[8]

Statistics

Statistics are correct to the 2020 season[9]
Legend
  G  
 Goals
  K  
 Kicks
  D  
 Disposals 
  T  
 Tackles
  B  
 Behinds 
  H  
 Handballs 
  M  
 Marks
Season Team No. Games Totals Averages (per game)
G B K H D M T G B K H D M T
2020 Western Bulldogs 18 2 0 1 24 6 30 6 1 0.0 0.5 12.0 3.0 15.0 3.0 0.5
Career 2 0 1 24 6 30 6 1 0.0 0.5 12.0 3.0 15.0 3.0 0.5

References

  1. ^ "2020 Multicultural Map revealed". AFLPA. Retrieved 6 October 2020.
  2. ^ "Louis Butler - Footywire". Retrieved 28 June 2020.
  3. ^ "2019 AFL Draft - Pick 53: Louis Butler". Western Bulldogs Media. 28 November 2019. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
  4. ^ "Butler's big break". Western Bulldogs Media. 23 June 2020. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
  5. ^ Leonard, Owen. "Dragons galore in the national championships". Sandringham Dragons Media. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
  6. ^ "AFL Round 4 Teams: Forgotten Dog overlooked again, Swans goalsneak returns". Fox Sports. 25 June 2020. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
  7. ^ "Round 4 • Sydney Swans v Western Bulldogs". Retrieved 28 June 2020.
  8. ^ "Bulldogs announce list changes". westernbulldogs.com.au. 17 October 2022. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
  9. ^ "Louis Butler". AFL Tables. Retrieved 2 November 2020.


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