Blayne Wilson (born 26 January 1992) is an Australian rules footballer who previously played with the West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League (AFL). From Mandurah, Western Australia, he represented his state at the 2009 National Under-18 Championships, and was selected as full-back in that year's under-18 All-Australian team.[1] In the West Australian Football League, Wilson made his senior debut for Peel Thunder during the 2009 season, playing four games, and went on to play another seven games during the 2010 season, but was hampered by osteitis pubis and ankle injuries, missing several games.[2] In part due to these injury concerns, he was overlooked in the 2010 National draft (held in November 2010), despite having been considered likely to be drafted in the early rounds.[3] Wilson was subsequently invited to train with West Coast during the pre-season,[4] and was drafted by the club with the second selection in the following month's 2011 Pre-season draft.[5][6]
| Blayne Wilson | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Blayne Wilson | ||
| Date of birth | 26 January 1992 | ||
| Original team(s) | Halls Head JFC | ||
| Draft | 2nd pick, 2011 Pre-season draft | ||
| Height | 189 cm (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Weight | 88 kg (194 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2011–2014 | West Coast | 9 (0) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2014. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
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| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Unable to break into West Coast's senior line-up immediately, Wilson established himself as a defender in Peel Thunder's senior team, playing seventeen games during the 2011 season.[7] He played a further eight games for Peel during the following season, but missed the second half of the season due to ankle injuries.[8] Prior to the 2013 season, Wilson switched WAFL clubs to East Perth as part of West Coast's newly implemented alignment with the club.[9] Wilson made his senior debut for West Coast against St Kilda in round ten of the 2013 season, replacing the injured Darren Glass.[10] In the match, played at Etihad Stadium, he recorded 21 disposals and ten marks.[11]
Wilson was delisted at the end of the 2014 AFL season.[12] He joined South Fremantle for the 2015 WAFL season.[13]
References edit
- ^ WA dominates All-Australian side Archived 5 December 2010 at the Wayback Machine – West Australian Football Commission. Published 6 July 2009. Retrieved 9 June 2013.
- ^ Duffield, Mark, and Reid, Russell (2010). Wilson's chances boosted by Hansen de-listing[permanent dead link] – The West Australian. Published 20 November 2010. Retrieved 9 June 2013.
- ^ Clark, Jay (2010). Young WA talent Blayne Wilson overlooked in draft – Herald Sun. Published 21 November 2010. Retrieved 9 June 2013.
- ^ Late AFL hope for Blayne Wilson Archived 23 November 2010 at the Wayback Machine – Sports News First. Published 20 November 2010. Retrieved 9 June 2013.
- ^ Eagles draft Blayne Wilson and Freo John Anthony in pre-season draft – Perth Now. Published 7 December 2010. Retrieved 9 June 2013.
- ^ Schmook, Nathan (2010). Wilson relieved after Eagles' late swoop – West Coast Eagles. Published 8 December 2010. Retrieved 9 June 2013.
- ^ Blayne WILSON (East Perth) Archived 19 April 2013 at the Wayback Machine – West Australian Football League. Retrieved 9 June 2013.
- ^ Injury-cursed Wilson finally set for Eagles debut Archived 29 October 2013 at the Wayback Machine – The West Australian. Published 7 June 2013. Retrieved 9 June 2013.
- ^ Petrides, Kirsty (2013). Wilson all for WAFL alignment Archived 29 October 2013 at the Wayback Machine – West Coast Eagles. Published 3 May 2013. Retrieved 9 June 2013.
- ^ Stocks, Gary (2013). Team finalised Archived 22 June 2013 at the Wayback Machine – West Coast Eagles. Retrieved 9 June 2013.
- ^ Blayne Wilson playing statistics – AFL Tables. Retrieved 9 June 2013.
- ^ "West Coast delists two more". Retrieved 24 October 2014.
- ^ Nico, Jessica (19 March 2015). "Football fight begins this weekend".[permanent dead link]
External links edit
- Blayne Wilson's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- WAFL playing statistics
- West Coast Eagles player profile Archived 10 June 2013 at the Wayback Machine