Andrew Welsh (footballer)

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Andrew Welsh
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Welsh with the Seven Network in March 2017
Personal information
Full name Andrew Welsh
Date of birth (1983-02-11) 11 February 1983 (age 39)
Place of birth Melbourne, Australia
Original team(s) Westmeadows / Calder Cannons
Height 188 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight 87 kg (192 lb)
Position(s) Midfielder/Defender
Playing career1
YearsClubGames (Goals)
2002–2011 Essendon 162 (32)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2011.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

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

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He was selected by Essendon with the 47th selection in the 2001 AFL draft. He was a backline player who played halfback or back pocket for much of his career. However, later in his career he developed his game to play as a tagging-defensive midfielder.

He was a very quick player and runs off half back very well. A knee injury in 2005 sidetracked his career a little, but 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.

In October 2011, Welsh retired from Essendon Football Club due to several injury setbacks after playing 162 games with the club.

He then moved to the United States to attempt to become an actor. [1] In 2013, he became a boundary rider for the Seven Network.

Statistics

Statistics are correct as of Round 22, 2011(1 October 2011)
SeasonTeamNo.Games Goals Behinds Kicks Marks Handballs Disp. Av
2002 Essendon 411513113473810.1
2003 Essendon 1222412189312315.5
2004 Essendon 1222112449611516.3
2005 Essendon 12212223512114117.9
2006 Essendon 12201322613016319.4
2007 Essendon 12179518010110816.9
2008 Essendon 1217901657012917.3
2009 Essendon 1211241004212620.5
2010 Essendon 121114773510816.8
2011 Essendon 126201511338
Totals16232231573746108416.4

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References

  1. ↑ Stevens, Mark & Ralph, Jon (8 July 2012). "Shooting from Windy Hill for the Hollywood Hills". Sunday Herald.
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