The key defender was restricted to just nine games in 2020 following knee surgery after round four.
He returned for the final home and away fixture before featuring prominently in the finals series, where he combined his new role as a pinch-hitting ruckman.
Despite his foray up the ground, the duties Astbury performed in Richmond’s backline were again important.
He worked expertly alongside Dylan Grimes and Nick Vlastuin and operated in tandem with young gun Noah Balta to play a significant role in his third flag.
Honours: Premiership sides 2017, 2019, 2020
Brownlow Medal: Career votes 1
Draft history: 2009 NAB AFL Draft 3rd round selection (Richmond) No. 35
