Patrick Ambrose

Patrick Ambrose (born 1 September 1991) is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played for the Essendon Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). After playing with the Bombers reserves team in the Victorian Football League (VFL), he was recruited by Essendon with the twenty-sixth pick in the 2014 rookie draft[1] and was elevated to the main team list prior to the start of the 2014 season, replacing Alex Browne.[2] He made his debut against North Melbourne in round 1 of the 2014 season.[3]

Patrick Ambrose
Personal information
Full name Patrick Ambrose
Date of birth (1991-09-01) 1 September 1991
Original team(s) Old Xaverians (VAFA)
Essendon reserves (VFL)
Draft No. 26, 2014 rookie draft
Height 193 cm (6 ft 4 in)
Weight 92 kg (203 lb)
Position(s) Defender / forward
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2014– Essendon 87 (23)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 2019.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Ambrose is currently studying a Bachelor of Environmental Science (Environmental Management and Sustainability) at Deakin University.[4]

References
  1. Amy, Paul (27 November 2013), "Ambrose goes to Essendon via rookie draft", Moonee Valley Leader
  2. Cherry, Daniel (20 March 2014), "Essendon promotes Patrick Ambrose off the rookie list ahead of clash with North Melbourne", The Age
  3. "AFL teams: Essendon names three debutants as a weekend of milestones awaits". ABC Online. 20 March 2014. Retrieved 26 August 2015.
  4. "Elite Athlete Program Profiles". Deakin University. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
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