Andrew Welsh (footballer)

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Andrew Welsh
Personal information
Full name Andrew Welsh
Date of Birth 11 February 1983 (1983-02-11) (age 25)
Place of Birth Melbourne, Australia
Recruited from Westmeadows/Calder U18
Height/Weight 188 cm / 88 kg
Position Midfielder/Defender
Club information
Current club Essendon Bombers
Number 12
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2002 – present Essendon 134 (27)
¹ Playing statistics to end of End of seasons, 2008 season.
Career highlights
  • 5 career Brownlow votes

Andrew Welsh (born 11 February 1983) is an Australian rules footballer in the Australian Football League.

He was picked up at Draft Pick Number 47 in the 2001 AFL Draft. He is a backline player who has played halfback or back pocket for much of his career. However, lately he has developed his game to play as a tagging-defensive midfielder.

He is a very quick player and runs off half back very well. A knee injury in 2005 sidetracked his career a little, but he has made a strong comeback in defence during 2006. In 2007 and 2008 his role changed, and he played primarily as a defensive forward and defensive midfielder respectively.

He is a keen surfer and has said if he weren't a footballer, he would be a professional wakeboarder or surfer.

Statistics

Statistics are correct as of Round 22, 2008 (October 1, 2008)
Season Team No. Games Goals Behinds Kicks Marks Handballs Disp. Av
2002 Essendon 12 15 1 3 113 47 38 10.1
2003 Essendon 12 22 4 1 218 93 123 15.5
2004 Essendon 12 22 1 1 244 96 115 16.3
2005 Essendon 12 21 2 2 235 121 141 17.9
2006 Essendon 12 20 1 3 226 130 163 19.4
2007 Essendon 12 17 9 5 180 101 108 16.9
2008 Essendon 12 17 9 0 165 70 129 17.3
Totals 134 27 15 1381 658 817 16.4

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