David Myers (Australian footballer)
A hard-nosed midfielder whose career was a testament to resilience, battling through significant injuries to anchor Essendon's engine room for over a decade.
Born 1989 (age 37)·Australian rules footballer·Birthday: June 30·Millennials
Biography
David Myers entered the AFL with the pedigree of a high draft pick, selected by Essendon with the sixth overall choice in the 2007 draft. His story, however, became one of grit and perseverance in the face of physical setbacks. Plagued by shoulder reconstructions and other injuries early on, Myers' development was repeatedly interrupted. When fit, he was a formidable presence: a big-bodied midfielder with a penetrating left-foot kick and a calm head under pressure. He carved out a crucial role as a defensive-minded onballer who could win his own ball and launch attacks from stoppages. While his career statistics may not glitter, his value to the Bombers was in his toughness and football IQ, providing stability and leadership through a tumultuous period for the club before his retirement in 2020.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
David was born in 1989, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When David Was Born
The biggest hits of 1989
#1 Movie
Batman
Best Picture
Driving Miss Daisy
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
David's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1989Born
Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests
Gas: $1.00/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Look Away" — ChicagoBest Picture: Driving Miss Daisy
1994Started school
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
2002Became a teenager
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2005Could drive
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2007Could vote
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2010Turned 21
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2019Turned 30
First image of a black hole; Hong Kong protests
Gas: $2.60/galHome: $224,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Old Town Road" — Lil Nas XBest Picture: Parasite
2026Age 37 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Selected by the Essendon Football Club with pick 6 in the 2007 AFL National Draft.
- Played 110 AFL games for Essendon across 12 seasons, primarily as a midfielder.
- Served as a member of Essendon's leadership group during his career.
- Won the VFL (reserves) best and fairest award for the Bendigo Bombers in 2010.
Did You Know?
Myers captained the Australian under-18 football team in 2007.
He is a noted fan of the band Pearl Jam.
After football, he moved into a career in finance.
“I was pick six, but my career was built on getting back up after every setback.”
