Career
Stubbs, a Tasmanian Schoolboys All-Australian, played his early football for Devonport. He went to Saint Bernard"s College after moving to Victoria and represented the state at Teal Cup level In the 12th round of the 1988 VFL season, Stubbs made his Essendon debut and kicked goals with his first two kicks in league football (against Fitzroy at Waverley Park).
A wingman, Stubbs played again the following round, a loss to Footscray.