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12 Andrew Welsh

THE ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

Height:	188cm
Weight:	86kg
Date of birth:	11/2/1983
AFL debut:	2002
Essendon debut:	2002
Total AFL Games:	145
Total EFC Games:	145
Total Goals:	29
Previous Club(s):	Calder Cannons/Sunbury
Recruited From:	2001National Draft, selection 47

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A broken fibula during an intra-club practice match ruined Welsh’s 2009 pre-season, with associated ankle damage seemingly consigning him to a year on the sidelines. However, the young veteran threw himself into rehabilitation, completing an amazing comeback by round 12 and earning three Brownlow Medal votes the following week with a superb shutdown performance and 30 possessions on Carlton’s Chris Judd. Will continue to fill run-with and genuine midfield roles in 2010, as well as the occasional stint in defence. His leadership qualities were recognised when he was made vice-captain this year.

Career Profile

Andrew Welsh was selected in the 2000 Vic. Metro Under16's and was vice-captain of Vic Metro in 2001. He captained th Calder Cannons in the TAC Cup competion, where he was recruited from, in the 2001 National draft as a third round pick at number 47 overall.

He came to Essendon as a hard-nosed defender who was rarely beaten in a one-on-one contest. He was mature and very strong at th ball and able to match up on both big and small forwards.

Welsh debuted in Round 7, 2002 at the MCG against Carlton, and made an excellent impression in his first year with his strong attack on the ball. He finished the year with 15 senior games, including both finals. He played 22 games in 2003 and developed into an aggressive back pocket player with plenty of drive.

He had a solid year in 2004 despite breaking his hand in the opening round, and finished tenth in the Club's Best and Fairest , accumulating a total of 359 possessions in 22 senior games. He played mainly in the backline where he was rarely beaten.

Welsh had become a very reliable defender and provided solid support for Dustin Fletcher in the backline. He not only consistently contained his opponent, but won many possessions himself. This on-field leadership was acknowledged by his team-mates at the end of 2004 when he was elevated into the leadership group.

He missed only a hand full of games over the next few seasons and consistantly provided rebound from defence, winning one-on-one duels, running hard, and using the ball creatively from the half-back line.

Draft History: 2001 National AFL Draft 3rd round selection (Essendon) No. 47 overall, traded by Port Adelaide for
Damien Hardwick
Player Honours: Best 1st year player 2002
Cheer squad award 2003
Most courageous player 2004
Striving for excellence award 2007
Bill Hutchison award 2007
Career Brownlow medal votes: 4

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Andrew Welsh kicks under pressure during the round 22 win over the Hawks.

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statistics

YEAR	GAMES	KICKS	HANDBALLS	MARKS	GOALS	BROWNLOW VOTES
2009	11	100	126	42	2	0
2008	17	165	130	70	9	1
2007	17	180	108	101	9	0
2006	20	226	163	130	1	1
2005	21	235	141	121	2	0
2004	22	244	115	96	1	3
2003	22	218	123	93	4	1
2002	15	113	38	47	1	0