South West AFL Wrap: Dunsborough’s Reuben Ginbey gets first AFL career win with West Coast Eagles

Dunsborough’s Reuben Ginbey has notched another milestone in his fledging AFL career after the West Coast Eagles sealed just their third win since July 2021 during the second round of the 2023 AFL season. Ginbey’s first win in the blue and gold comes as a dominant eight-goal second-quarter effort helped the Eagles defeat the GWS Giants 14.16 (100) to 11.15 (81) at Optus Stadium on Sunday. Starting in the midfield line alongside Jamaine Jones and skipper Luke Shuey, Ginbey made an impact with 17 disposals, two marks, six tackles, three intercept possessions, five score involvements, 18 pressure acts, a clearance and three inside 50s. Earlier in the round, former Manjimup Tiger Marlion Pickett improved on a modest performance during Richmond’s 17.6 (108) to 10.16 (76) win over the Adelaide Crows. He racked up 19 disposals, five marks, a tackle, two intercept possessions, two goal assists, four score involvements, 12 pressure acts, a clearance and five inside 50s during Richmond’s winning effort. Elsewhere, Busselton’s Jye Amiss found himself named as a late inclusion in Fremantle’s controversial 11.7 (73) to 10.12 (72) loss to North Melbourne, replacing former skipper Nat Fyfe, who did not take the field due to a foot injury. However, Amiss struggled to make a big impact for the Dockers, managing just three disposals, two marks, three tackles, an intercept possession and 10 pressure acts. Teammate, and former Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault Lion Ethan Hughes started in the half back flank for Fremantle, managing 16 disposals, five marks, two tackles, two intercept possessions, a score involvement, 10 pressure acts, three clearances and four inside 50s.