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21 Sharrod Wellingham

 
Details
Number21
Height185cm
Weight81kg
DOB07-07-1988
DebutR6 '08 v Ess @ MCG
GamesGoals
20101520108
Career43Career18
Dreamteam Points
20101189Go to Dream Team
2009 season
Continuing on from his 2008 debut season which saw the midfielder play 12 senior games, Sharrod Wellingham added a further 16 matches in his second year.

After averaging 24 disposals from his first three matches in the VFL, Wellingham was elevated to the AFL level where he saw out the majority of the year.

The 21-year-old increased his disposal output to an average of 17.3 per game (13.7 in 2008) while maintaining his accuracy just above the 70% mark.  He also increased his work around the stoppages with 2.1 clearances per game (up from 0.8 in 2008).

With a strong preseason aimed at adding bulk to his frame, Wellingham is in line to make a permanent addition to the Magpie midfield.

Career
The slick midfielder from Western Australia enjoyed a solid first season playing for the club’s VFL affiliate Williamstown after being selected in the rookie draft at the end of 2006. Possesses excellent speed and precise skills, he was rewarded for his excellent VFL form by being temporarily elevated to the senior list due to the long-term injury to Chris Egan.  2008 exceeded expectations of Wellingham who was promoted off the rookie list at the start of the year (due to Brad Dick’s injury) and played 12 games of senior footy.  The following season Wellingham looked more at home with 16 AFL games including two finals.  Will be vying for a spot in the Magpie midfield in 2010.

Draft history:
2006 AFL Rookie Draft 1st round No. 10 overall; 2008 rookie elevation (Collingwood)

At a Glance

  • Junior Clubs: South Perth (WA)
  • Clubs:
  • Debut: R6 '08 v Ess @ MCG
  • Recruited from: Perth (WA)
  • AFL Awards:
  • Club Awards:
  • Brownlow Votes:
DisposalsMarksStoppagesFreesGeneral playScoring
 
1
Western Bulldogs
W 93 - 129
14
9
23
5
0
0
0
4
1
1
2
Melbourne
W 86 - 85
14
10
24
4
0
0
1
4
0
0
3
St Kilda
L 69 - 41
11
15
26
3
0
3
0
2
0
2
4
Hawthorn
W 123 - 59
14
6
20
3
0
3
0
2
1
2
5
Essendon
W 120 - 55
16
10
26
7
1
0
1
6
2
0
6
Carlton
W 102 - 155
11
12
23
4
0
1
0
7
2
0
7
North Melbourne
W 157 - 91
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
8
Fremantle
W 97 - 133
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
9
Geelong Cats
L 50 - 86
9
11
20
5
1
1
1
1
0
1
10
Brisbane Lions
L 88 - 80
5
13
18
0
0
0
0
4
0
0
11
Western Bulldogs
W 113 - 103
10
8
18
3
0
0
2
2
2
1
12
Melbourne
D 76 - 76
11
6
17
5
0
1
2
2
0
1
13
Sydney Swans
W 71 - 96
9
11
20
4
0
0
2
2
0
0
14
West Coast Eagles
W 135 - 52
10
9
19
5
0
0
4
3
0
0
15
Port Adelaide
W 79 - 105
6
12
18
2
0
0
0
3
0
0
16
St Kilda
W 100 - 52
15
8
23
10
0
0
1
3
0
2
17
Richmond
W 127 - 45
10
7
17
4
0
1
1
1
0
1

News

Eagles a mental test

Collingwood is aware of how struggling opponents have proved hurdles in the past, says Sharrod WellinghamFriday, July 02, 2010 - 1:31PM

Favourite win of the year, says Wellingham

Collingwood midfielder Sharrod Wellingham values Sunday's win over Carlton as the most important thus far this year.Sunday, May 02, 2010 - 6:44PM

War vet fired up Pies: Wellingham

A pre-match address from a war veteran inspired Sharrod Wellingham's Anzac Day performanceSunday, April 25, 2010 - 10:09PM

Player review: 21. Sharrod Wellingham

Sharrod Wellingham has now racked up 28 senior games since he arrived in 2006Thursday, November 05, 2009 - 9:25AM

Pies' VFL side paying dividends

Collingwood's Sharrod Wellingham says the club is starting to reap the reward for having a stand-alone VFL sideWednesday, September 16, 2009 - 7:11AM

Video

Pie Plays of the Day - Wellingham

Sharrod joins the Pie Plays of the Day winnersWednesday, July 21, 2010 - 3:50PM

Press Conf: Wellingham at training

Sharrod Wellingham speaks to the press after the Friday training session. Friday, July 02, 2010 - 1:35PM

Post Match With Wellingham

Wellingham tells CTV how much he loves to beat CarltonSunday, May 02, 2010 - 7:39PM

Black and White Show - Wellingham, Thomas, OBrien

Sharrod Wellingham looks into rivalries ahead of the rivalry round clash.Wednesday, April 28, 2010 - 3:36PM

PieCast - Jolly and Wellingham

Join Jolly and Wellingham as they discuss the 3 Hot Topics, Under or Over, and Sharrod faces the Five Minute WarningTuesday, March 30, 2010 - 4:02PM

Career statistics (totals):

Year Mt K KE% H HE% D DE% CP CP% UP UP% M G B T Br
2008 12 80 60.0 84 84.5 164 72.6 55 32.5 114 67.5 41 4 4 35 0
2009 16 130 60.0 147 83.0 277 71.8 88 31.9 188 68.1 53 6 4 40 0
Totals 28 210 60.0 231 83.5 441 72.1 143 32.1 302 67.9 94 10 8 75 0

 

Career statistics (averages):

Year Mt K KE% H HE% D DE% CP CP% UP UP% M G B T Br
2008 12 6.7 60.0 7.0 84.5 13.7 72.6 4.6 32.5 9.5 67.5 3.4 0.3 0.3 2.9 0
2009 16 8.1 60.0 9.2 83.0 17.3 71.8 5.5 31.9 11.8 68.1 3.3 0.4 0.3 2.5 0
Totals 28 7.5 60.0 8.3 83.5 15.8 72.1 5.1 32.1 10.8 67.9 3.4 0.4 0.3 2.7 0

 

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