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Low's the go: Fisher

Sam Fisher says to expect low-scoring contests this season as teams become better at restricting their opposition

10:20am  Mar 26, 2011

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Fisher to play, Koschitzke unlikely

St Kilda coach Ross Lyon says Sam Fisher is a definite starter in the Saints round one match, but Justin Koschitzke will miss

3:08pm  Mar 21, 2011

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We were down and out: Fisher

Sam Fisher says the Saints dug deep to force a rematch of the grand final

8:43pm  Sep 25, 2010

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Watters / Fisher Press Conference

12:12am  Aug 5, 2012

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11:36pm  Jun 15, 2012

EXCLUSIVE: Fisher on his return

6:21pm  Jun 14, 2012

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Sam
Fisher

Height
191 cm
DOB
10-07-1982
Weight
94 kg
Debut
2004
Games
2013
9
Career
191
Goals
2013
0
Career
21
2013 Dream Team Points
Total
618
Avg
69
SamFisher

Player Bio

At a Glance

Junior Clubs:-
Clubs:-
Debut: Round 7, 2004 v Fremantle
Recruited From: West Adelaide (SANFL)
Brownlow Votes: 6

Season by Season

Season by Season

A key pillar in St Kilda’s defensive structure, Fisher was drafted as pick number 55 in the 2003 National AFL Draft.

A two-time Trevor Barker medallist, his 2012 season was marred by injury – first a hamstring, then a toe complaint. Despite these setbacks, Fisher still finished 8th in the best and fairest.

Fisher is equally adept at free-wheeling out of defence as he is playing tight to a key forward. In 2012, his role was predominantly concerned with shutting down his opponent, but his ability to read the play and rebound from defence remains as valued as ever.

2011 was another outstanding year for Sam Fisher, with the tall defender winning his second Trevor Barker Club Best and Fairest Award.

The 29-year-old averaged 21 disposals and over 6 marks per game playing predominantly in defence, among a few forays throughout the midfield.

Sam led the Saints in rebounds from the defensive 50 and was in the top four for disposals, contested possessions and marks, and was unlucky not to win All-Australian selection.

The versatile defender was selected by St Kilda from South Adelaide (SANFL) as pick #55 in the 2003 AFL Draft, making his debut against Fremantle in Round 7, 2004.

Stats

By the numbers

  • 2013   Season Average
    Games Played 9
    • Kicks 10.9
    • Handballs 7.0
    • Disposals 17.9
    • Marks 6.2
    • Hit-Outs 0.8
    • Tackles 1.6
    • Goals 0.0
    • Dream Team 68.7

2013 Highlights

Statistics Best Opponent Round
Kicks 17 Carlton Rd 7
Handballs 10 Carlton Rd 7
Disposals 27 Carlton Rd 7
Marks 9 Carlton Rd 7
Hit-outs 5 Collingwood Rd 6
Tackles 3 Adelaide Crows Rd 8
Goals 0 - -
Dream Team 111 Carlton Rd 7

2013 Season Breakdown

Rd Opponent Result K H D M HO FF FA T G B DT
1 Gold Coast Suns L 90 - 77 - - - - - - - - - - -
2 Richmond L 82 - 99 10 4 14 4 0 1 2 1 0 0 49
3 GWS Giants W 68 - 140 12 5 17 7 0 1 2 0 0 0 62
4 Essendon L 91 - 128 12 8 20 8 0 1 2 1 0 0 75
5 Sydney Swans L 63 - 79 9 7 16 5 0 0 0 2 0 0 64
6 Collingwood L 103 - 77 8 7 15 6 5 0 3 1 0 0 56
7 Carlton W 77 - 68 17 10 27 9 0 1 0 3 0 0 111
8 Adelaide Crows L 87 - 47 11 8 19 7 0 1 1 3 0 0 80
9 Western Bulldogs L 101 - 110 11 8 19 6 2 0 0 2 0 0 77
10 North Melbourne L 133 - 65 8 6 14 4 0 1 3 1 0 0 44
11 West Coast Eagles L 80 - 84 - - - - - - - - - - -
13 Melbourne - - - - - - - - - - -
14 Richmond - - - - - - - - - - -
15 Fremantle - - - - - - - - - - -
16 Carlton - - - - - - - - - - -
17 Port Adelaide - - - - - - - - - - -
18 Geelong Cats - - - - - - - - - - -
19 Brisbane Lions - - - - - - - - - - -
20 Hawthorn - - - - - - - - - - -
21 Sydney Swans - - - - - - - - - - -
22 Gold Coast Suns - - - - - - - - - - -
23 Fremantle - - - - - - - - - - -
TOTAL W: 2 - L: 9 98 63 161 56 7 6 13 14 0 0 618

By the numbers

  • Career Average
    Games Played 191
    • Kicks 12.6
    • Handballs 7.3
    • Disposals 19.8
    • Marks 7.1
    • Hit-Outs 0.4
    • Tackles 1.5
    • Goals 0.1
    • Dream Team 79.1

Career Highlights

Statistics Best Opponent Round
Kicks 25 Collingwood Rd 23, 2009
Handballs 17 Collingwood Rd 23, 2009
Disposals 42 Collingwood Rd 23, 2009
Marks 18 Collingwood Rd 16, 2010
Hit-outs 6 Fremantle Rd 10, 2011
Tackles 7 Collingwood Rd 11, 2011
Goals 2 Essendon Rd 20, 2009
Dream Team 158 Collingwood Rd 23, 2009

Career Breakdown

Season Club K H D M HO FF FA T G B DT
2013 St Kilda 98 63 161 56 7 6 13 14 0 0 618
2012 St Kilda 178 87 265 95 1 3 12 28 1 1 1080
2011 St Kilda 292 194 486 153 32 11 24 56 2 4 1934
2010 St Kilda 305 209 514 188 6 18 21 43 5 6 2066
2009 St Kilda 323 228 551 184 3 12 12 36 4 2 2126
2008 St Kilda 359 217 576 228 8 16 24 39 5 2 2335
2007 St Kilda 296 110 406 186 6 11 22 23 0 2 1711
2006 St Kilda 310 162 472 158 0 11 14 30 2 2 1831
2005 St Kilda 189 103 292 91 3 7 9 19 2 0 1117
2004 St Kilda 49 17 66 25 1 2 0 6 0 2 285

Legend

K
Kicks
H
Handballs
D
Disposals
M
Marks
HO
Hit-outs
FF
Frees For
FA
Frees Against
T
Tackles
G
Goals
B
Behinds
DT
Dream Team

Milestones

National Draft from South Adelaide, SA: Pick #55, 2003 

AFL St Kilda: 182 games, 21 goals

Awards

AFL AWARDS:

All-Australian
2008

International Rules Series
2006

Pre-season premiership side
2008

CLUB AWARDS:

Best and Fairest
2008, 2011

2nd Best and Fairest
2007

3rd Best and Fairest
2006

Facts

  • Water-skied at the age of 2.
  • Was the No.1 Pest Controller in South Australia
  • Owns a racehorse and greyhound