He was drafted to the Kangaroos as a third round selection at pick 40 in the 2003 AFL Draft from the Central District Bulldogs in the South Australian National Football League.

In the 2003 SANFL grand final he kicked 5 goals against the future Brownlow Medalist Adam Cooney.

Eddie played as a forward midfielder during his career.

In Round 22 of 2007, Sansbury kicked 5 goals in the 64 point win over the Western Bulldogs.

Sansbury’s is the cousin of Sydney's Michael O'Loughlin and Kangaroo team-mate Daniel Wells.