Michael Osborne

See also: Michael Osborne (actor)

Michael Osborne
Personal information
Full name	Michael Osborne
Date of birth	29 July 1982 (1982-07-29)
Original team	Labrador (QAFL)
Draft	#11, 2001 Rookie Draft, Hawthorn #23, 2003 Rookie Draft, Hawthorn
Height/Weight	178 cm / 81 kg
Position(s)	Forward
Club information
Current club	Hawthorn
Number	7
Playing career1
Years	Club	Games (Goals)
2001–	Hawthorn	155 (104)
International team honours
Years	Team	Games (Goals)
2008	Australia	2
1 Playing statistics to end of 2011 season .
Career highlights
Hawthorn premiership player 2008 2003 AFL Rising Star nominee

Michael Osborne (born 29 July 1982) is an Australian rules footballer with the Hawthorn Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). He is a medium size midfielder capable of winning the ball in contests and using it well, especially by foot.

Overview

Recruited from Labrador, Queensland, Osborne debuted for Hawthorn Football Club in 2001 after being elevated from the rookie list. While only playing three games in his first two seasons, since 2003 Osborne has been a regular selection when not injured. A versatile player Osborne can play as a small defender, midfielder or forward. In 2005 he was awarded the club's 'defensive pursuits player of the year'. In 2008 Osborne played in 20 of the 22 home-and-away games, and was part of Hawthorn's premiership team.

Straight-ahead type with an aggressive streak and ability to fly for a big mark and kick spectacular goals.

References

• Michael Osborne's profile on the Official AFL Website of the Hawthorn Football Club
• Michael Osborne's statistics from AFL Tables