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21 Sharrod Wellingham

 
Details
Number21
Height185cm
Weight85kg
DOB07-07-1988
DebutR6 '08 v Ess @ MCG
GamesGoals
20091420095
Career28Career10
Dreamteam Points
2009912Go 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

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
Adelaide
L 86 - 90
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2
Melbourne
W 117 - 64
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3
Geelong Cats
L 122 - 95
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4
Brisbane Lions
W 73 - 90
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5
Essendon
L 93 - 88
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6
North Melbourne
W 75 - 127
13
10
23
7
0
1
0
1
1
0
7
St Kilda
L 40 - 128
12
8
20
3
0
1
1
2
2
1
8
Carlton
L 53 - 104
7
13
20
1
0
1
1
5
0
0
9
West Coast Eagles
W 66 - 88
6
10
16
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
10
Port Adelaide
W 114 - 76
14
10
24
4
0
0
0
4
0
2
11
Melbourne
W 60 - 126
10
9
19
5
0
0
0
1
0
0
12
Sydney Swans
W 66 - 89
4
10
14
2
0
0
1
4
0
0
13
Fremantle
W 169 - 85
11
8
19
3
0
0
0
1
1
0
14
Essendon
W 102 - 67
7
13
20
4
0
0
1
5
0
0
15
Western Bulldogs
W 110 - 111
6
11
17
3
0
0
4
5
0
1
16
Hawthorn
L 76 - 121
7
9
16
3
0
1
1
4
0
0
17
Carlton
W 40 - 94
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18
Brisbane Lions
W 95 - 55
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19
Adelaide
W 68 - 89
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20
Richmond
W 59 - 152
9
10
19
6
0
0
1
0
0
0
21
Sydney Swans
W 97 - 56
4
8
12
3
0
1
0
4
0
0
22
Western Bulldogs
L 76 - 100
5
9
14
0
0
0
0
1
1
0

News

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

Win builds confidence for Magpies

Sharrod Wellingham believes Friday night's win against Essendon, a side in the top eight, will build up Collingwood's confidence heading into the final leg of tFriday, July 03, 2009 - 11:48PM

Wellingham grabs chance

Late inclusion Sharrod Wellingham has provided a strong case for remaining in the sideSaturday, May 02, 2009 - 12:21PM

All's well that ends well for Sharrod

Magpie Sharrod Wellingham is maturing quickly, both on and off the fieldThursday, May 22, 2008 - 5:01PM

Video

PieCast Finals Wk3: Wellingham

Sharrod drops by ahead of the prelim - Full Podcast at http://xml.afl.com.au/rss.aspx?podcastId=25Wednesday, September 16, 2009 - 9:11AM

Black and White Show: Didak

Alan Didak speaks to Swan, Shaw, Sidebottom and more...Wednesday, September 09, 2009 - 4:01PM

Rnd14 Post Match With: Wellingham

Sharrod Wellingham speaks after the win over Essendon on his form and joining the midfieldFriday, July 03, 2009 - 11:48PM

Feature: Players visit East Preston Islamic College

OBrien, Clarke, Wellingham, Rounds and other players visit East Preston Islamic College for a clinicTuesday, June 16, 2009 - 3:49PM

Feature: Year 11s ask the questions - Clarke, Brown, Wellingham

We pass the CTV mic over to year 11 students at Yeshivah College and let Wellingham, Clarke and Brown face the tough questionsWednesday, May 27, 2009 - 9:22AM

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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