Ginbey was recruited from East Perth (WAFL) with pick 9 in the 2022 National Draft.
He later had a growth spurt as his body matured and went from a winger to a key position player.
He was invited to the East Perth Colts program and his coaches put his name forward for the state under 18 team.
[4] Ginbey made his WAFL senior debut in 2022, while still playing in the Public Schools Association competition with Wesley College.
[5] Ginbey was selected at Pick 9 in the 2022 National Draft by the West Coast Eagles.