Rhys Unwin
Australian rules footballer (born 2006)
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Rhys Unwin (born 11 October 2006) is a professional Australian rules footballer with the Essendon Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).
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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Rhys Unwin | ||
| Born | 11 October 2006 | ||
| Original team | Greater Western Victoria Rebels (Talent League) | ||
| Draft | No. 61, 2024 national draft | ||
| Debut | Round 23, 2025, Essendon vs. St Kilda, at Docklands Stadium | ||
| Height | 179 cm (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Essendon | ||
| Number | 38 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2025– | Essendon | 3 (1) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of the 2025 season. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
AFL career
Unwin was drafted by Essendon with pick 61 in the 2024 national draft.[1]
Having spent most of his first season playing for Essendon's reserves team in the Victorian Football League (VFL), Unwin was selected to make his AFL debut in round 23.[2][3] Unwin kicked a goal in his debut match, and made his debut in front of 150 supporters who travelled from his hometown of Cobden, Victoria, initially to see Essendon captain and fellow Cobden local Zach Merrett's 250th match. Merrett missed the match through injury, however they got to support Unwin in his AFL debut.[4][5]
