Michael Sellwood
| Michael Sellwood | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Born | 2 October 2003 | ||
| Original team | Baldivis Brumbies/Peel Thunder | ||
| Draft | No. 5, 2025 mid-season rookie draft | ||
| Debut | Opening Round, 2026, Western Bulldogs vs. Brisbane Lions, at The Gabba | ||
| Height | 186 cm (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position | Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Western Bulldogs | ||
| Number | 37 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2025– | Western Bulldogs | 2 (0) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 1, 2026. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
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| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Michael Sellwood (born 2 October 2003) is a professional Australian rules footballer who plays for the Western Bulldogs in the Australian Football League (AFL).
Early life
Sellwood attended school at Aquinas College in Perth.[1]
Junior and WAFL career
Sellwood played junior football with the Baldivis Brumbies.[2] He played WAFL Colts for Peel Thunder.[3] In 2022, he was part of their premiership side, gathering 20 disposals in a two-point win.[4]
In 2023, Sellwood was part of Peel Thunder's losing WAFL Grand Final team.[5] He was part of the Thunder's victorious Grand Final side the following year.[6]
AFL career
Sellwood was selected by the Western Bulldogs with pick 5 of the 2025 mid-season rookie draft.[7] He was part of the Bulldogs' 2025 VFL Premiership team.[8] He made his AFL debut in Opening Round of the 2026 AFL season.[9]
Statistics
Updated to the end of round 1, 2026.[10]
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Kicks | D
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Disposals | T
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Behinds | H
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Handballs | M
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Marks |
| Season | Team | No. | Games | Totals | Averages (per game) | Votes | ||||||||||||
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| G | B | K | H | D | M | T | G | B | K | H | D | M | T | |||||
| 2026 | Western Bulldogs | 37 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 8 | 19 | 9 | 7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5.5 | 4.0 | 9.5 | 4.5 | 3.5 | TBA |
| Career | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 8 | 19 | 9 | 7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5.5 | 4.0 | 9.5 | 4.5 | 3.5 | 0 | ||
References
- ^ "A huge congratulations to Aquinas Old Boy, Michael Sellwood, who has been drafted to the @westernbulldogs with Pick 5 in the AFL Mid Season Draft!". instagram.com. Aquinas College Sport. Retrieved 8 March 2026.
- ^ Welhan, Monique. "Peel Thunder's Michael Sellwood drafted to Western Bulldogs". coastlive.com.au. Retrieved 8 March 2026.
- ^ McCormack, Charlie. "Scouting Notes: 2022 WAFL Colts – Preliminary Final". central.rookieme.com. Retrieved 8 March 2026.
- ^ "Colts Grand Final Match Report". wafootball.com.au. Retrieved 8 March 2026.
- ^ "Sellwood confident Peel ready to give it red hot crack". wafootball.com.au. Retrieved 8 March 2026.
- ^ Pike, Chris. "Thunder rumbles Royals as Peel wins WAFL flag". afl.com.au. Retrieved 8 March 2026.
- ^ "2025 Mid-Season Rookie Draft: Michael Sellwood". westernbulldogs.com.au. Retrieved 8 March 2026.
- ^ "TEAMS: Smithy's VFL Grand Final". afl.com.au. Retrieved 8 March 2026.
- ^ Gabelich, Josh. "Darcy in doubt after Origin setback, new-look Dogs defence unleashed". afl.com.au. Retrieved 8 March 2026.
- ^ "Michael Sellwood". AFL Tables. Retrieved 17 March 2026.
External links
- Michael Sellwood's profile on the official website of the Western Bulldogs
- Michael Sellwood at AustralianFootball.com
- Michael Sellwood's playing statistics from AFL Tables