Louis Butler (footballer)

Louis Butler (born 26 August 2001) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for the Western Bulldogs in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was recruited by the Western Bulldogs with the 53rd draft pick in the 2019 AFL draft.^[2][3]

Louis Butler
Personal information
Date of birth	(2001-08-26) 26 August 2001 (age 23)
Place of birth	New Zealand[1]
Original team(s)	Sandringham Dragons, Brighton Grammar School
Draft	No. 53, 2019 AFL draft, Western Bulldogs
Debut	25 June 2020, Western Bulldogs vs. Sydney, at SCG
Height	184 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight	75 kg (165 lb)
Position(s)	Defender/Midfielder
Playing career1
Years	Club	Games (Goals)
2020–2022	Western Bulldogs	4 (0)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2022 AFL Season.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Early football

Butler played for, and captained his side at Brighton Grammar School.^[4] He also played for the Sandringham Dragons in the NAB League, and was selected to play for Vic Metro in the AFL Under 18 Championships.^[5]

AFL career

Butler debuted in the 4th round of the 2020 AFL season, against the Sydney Swans.^[6] In his first game, he picked up 14 disposals.^[7]

He was delisted by the Western Bulldogs at the conclusion of the 2022 AFL season.^[8]

Statistics

Statistics are correct to the 2020 season^[9]

Legend

G	Goals	K	Kicks	D	Disposals	T	Tackles
B	Behinds	H	Handballs	M	Marks

Season	Team	No.	Games	Totals							Averages (per game)
				G	B	K	H	D	M	T	G	B	K	H	D	M	T
2020	Western Bulldogs	18	2	0	1	24	6	30	6	1	0.0	0.5	12.0	3.0	15.0	3.0	0.5
Career			2	0	1	24	6	30	6	1	0.0	0.5	12.0	3.0	15.0	3.0	0.5