Andrew Embley

Andrew Embley
Embley in the 2005 AFL Grand Final
Personal information
Full name Andrew Gerard Embley
Nickname(s) Embers, Whack, Tickets
Date of birth (1981-06-27) 27 June 1981 (age 43)
Place of birth Perth, Western Australia
Original team(s) Bassendean JFC
Draft 57th pick, 1998 National Draft
Height 189 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight 91 kg (201 lb)
Position(s) Wingman
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1999–2013 West Coast 250 (216)
International team honours
Years Team Games (Goals)
2004 Australia 2 (0)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2013.
Career highlights
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Andrew Gerard Embley (born 27 June 1981) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with the West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League (AFL). He is known for winning the Norm Smith Medal as the best player in the 2006 AFL Grand Final.

Embley was born in Perth and began his career with ‹See Tfd›Swan Districts in the West Australian Football League (WAFL). He was recruited by West Coast with the 57th pick in the 1998 National Draft. Embley made his debut in the first match of the 1999 season, and was an AFL Rising Star nominee the following year. In 2004, he represented Australia in the International Rules Series. Embley was one of West Coast's vice-captains between 2004 and 2006, and played a key part in West Coast's victory over Sydney in the 2006 AFL Grand Final. He was awarded the Norm Smith Medal as the best player on the ground. Embley retired at the end of the 2013 season after 250 games for the club. He also kicked 216 goals, finishing second in the club's goal-kicking in 2003 and 2006.