Quick Facts

Full Name	David Wirrpanda
Occupation	Australian Rules Footballer
Date Of Birth	Aug 3, 1979(1979-08-03)
Age	45
Birthplace	Canton Beach
Country	Australia
Horoscope	Leo

David Wirrpanda Biography

David Wirrpanda is one of the most popular and richest Australian Rules Footballer who was born on August 3, 1979 in Canton Beach, Australia. David Selwyn Burralung Merringwuy Galarrwuy Wyal Wirrpanda (/w Ir @’p * n d @ Wirr-@-PUN-d@ born on August 3, 1979) is an ex- Australian rules footballer who is famous for his work as a player with the West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League (AFL). born in Melbourne, Wirrpanda was raised in Shepparton, Victoria. David was a student at Parkmore Elementary School located within Forest Hill, where in an athletic match for the school, he scored 32 goals in one match. He then went to Worawa Aboriginal College in Healesville founded by the family of his mother’s. He started his football career playing for a local team then he was promoted into being part of the Eastern Ranges team in the under-18 TAC Cup. The club selected him as a player by West Coast during the 1995 draft, Wirrpanda made his debut with the club in the next season. He played the first match for West Coast at the age of 16 years and 268 daysold, Wirrpanda is still the youngest player who has played in a senior match for the club.

Injured in the first couple of seasons Wirrpanda didn’t establish himself as an established player until the early 2000s. He played from the back pocket or on the half-back flank. His outstanding performance in these positions resulted in being selected in the All-Australian team in 2005, and the following year the team was the West Coast premiership side that defeated Sydney in the grand final of 2006. A lot of times, he played in the position of a smaller forward toward the final stages of his career Wirrpanda ended his career at the close in the season of 2009 playing 227 times at the club. After the end in his career Wirrpanda has taken part in charitable activities, including the creation in Wirrpanda Foundation. Wirrpanda Foundation, an organisation which supports Indigenous Australians. Wirrpanda has also voiced an interest in entering politics and unsuccessfully entered the his federal election in 2013 as a candidate for the National Party to Senate. Senate of Western Australia.

For most of his career, Wirrpanda has been known as “Wirrpunda”, but in 2005 it was pointed out that his actual birth name was Wirrpanda. In the West Australian before the 2006 season Wirrpanda said that he had allowed his name to be misspelt to ensure it was pronounced correctly.

Wirrpanda nearly missed out on the 2006 AFL Grand Final through injury, but came back to take his place in the side. He came in at the expense of Jaymie Graham, who had played every game of that season up until then, and out of respect for his younger teammate, Wirrpanda played in the match with Graham’s

22 written on his hand.

In the middle of 2000 Wirrpanda’s professional career began to take off and he was a regular contributor to the Eagles who primarily played as an insignificant defensive player at the back of the pocket, or as a half back flank. After a good 2004 season, he enjoyed an outstanding 2005 that saw him selected in the All-Australian squad with his trademark clearances from defence were crucial to the Eagles’ success that season. He continued to perform well in 2006, and he celebrated the 150th AFL game with a fantastic performance.

David Wirrpanda Net Worth

David Wirrpanda is one of the richest Australian Rules Footballer from Australia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, David Wirrpanda 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Wirrpanda was a star as a player for Eastern Ranges in the TAC Cup in 1995. He was sought out by West Coast Eagles recruiters and transferred to Perth by long-time Eagles Chief Executive Officer Trevor Nisbett.

Wirrpanda was the first player to make his debut for West Coast in Round 5 of the 1996 AFL Season, at the age of just 16 years, 268 days old. He is the Eagles oldest debutant ever. However his injuries and inconsistent fitness slowed him down early in his career. He was unable to play in 12 of the of 71 AFL game (including finals) in his first three seasons. In those initial years, he played in 25 match in the WAFL for East Perth in the WAFL.

Wirrpanda is also known for his community work in helping to improve the lives of young Indigenous Australians, first and foremost through The David Wirrpanda Foundation, which he launched in 2005.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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In September 2009, Wirrpanda announced his retirement citing he may be standing in the way of another younger playing being fast tracked within the club. After the birth of his son, Wirrpanda also expressed his desire to move on citing his fatherhood is the most important aspect of his life, but also spending more time with the foundation that bears his name.

Facts & Trivia

David Ranked on the list of most popular Australian Rules Footballer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Australia. David Wirrpanda celebrates birthday on August 3 of every year.

In 2010, Wirrpanda participated in the tenth season of Dancing with the Stars, partnering with Liza van Pelt. However, in the competition’s eighth round, he unexpectedly withdrew to concentrate on his foundation, becoming the first contestant to quit in the show’s history.

What did David wirrpanda do?

He played 227 matches, including the 2006 AFL premiership victory, from his debut in 1996 until his retirement in 2009. His success on the field has made him one of the most influential Aboriginal people in Australia and he has also received recognition as one of WA’s most Inspirational People of the Year in 2008.

Where was David Wirrpanda born?

Carlton, Australia