Cody Weightman
Cody Weightman (born 15 January 2001) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the Western Bulldogs in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was recruited by the Western Bulldogs with the 15th draft pick in the 2019 AFL draft.[1][2][3]
Cody Weightman | |||
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Personal information | |||
Date of birth | 15 January 2001 | ||
Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria | ||
Original team(s) | Dandenong Stingrays, Haileybury | ||
Draft | No. 15, 2019 AFL draft, Western Bulldogs | ||
Debut |
17 July 2020, Western Bulldogs vs. Essendon, at Metricon Stadium | ||
Height | 177 cm (5 ft 10 in) | ||
Weight | 73 kg (161 lb) | ||
Position(s) | Forward | ||
Club information | |||
Current club | Western Bulldogs | ||
Number | 19 | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
2020– | Western Bulldogs | 3 (3) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2020. | |||
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
Early football
Weightman captained his school side at Haileybury.[4] [5] He also played for the Dandenong Stingrays in the NAB League, and was selected to play for Vic Country in the Under 18 national championships.[6] He was selected for the 2019 Under-18 All Australian side on the interchange bench.[7]
AFL career
Weightman debuted in the 7th round of the 2020 AFL season, against the Essendon Bombers.[8][9] In his first game, he picked up 2 goals, 9 disposals and 3 marks.[10] Weightman's first disposal was a banana kick with which he kicked a goal.[11][12][13][14]
References
- "Cody Weightman". Retrieved 19 July 2020.
- "2019 AFL Draft: Dogs take Cody Weightman with pick 15". Retrieved 19 July 2020.
- Lewis, Tyler (8 October 2019). "Worth the wait for Cody". Pakenham Gazette. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
- "Cody Weightman". Aussie Rules Draft Central. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
- Twomey, Callum (28 November 2019). "Draft reward for willing Weightman". Westernbulldogs.com.au. Retrieved 23 July 2020.
- "Cody Weightman - About Me". Pickstar. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
- "REVEALED: The 2019 U18 All Australian team". Retrieved 23 July 2020.
- Waterworth, Ben; Balmer, Matt (17 July 2020). "AFL Round 7 Team Whispers: Giants forced into late swap, Saints young gun to debut". Fox Sports. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
- "Two Stingrays to debut in same AFL Game - as opponents". Herald Sun. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
- "Round 7 • Essendon Bombers v Western Bulldogs". Retrieved 19 July 2020.
- Zita, David (17 July 2020). "WATCH: AFL debutant's spectacular first touch to 'go down in the history books' for Dogs". Fox Sports. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
- "Cody Weightman makes dream Dogs debut". Retrieved 19 July 2020.
- Whiting, Dominic (18 July 2020). "Dogs haul Dons back to earth with second-half smashing". Retrieved 19 July 2020.
- "Cody's first game to remember". Retrieved 19 July 2020.
External links
- Cody Weightman's profile on the official website of the Western Bulldogs
- Cody Weightman's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Cody Weightman at AustralianFootball.com