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[Testekill]

Pick 5 in the MSD is Michael Sellwood from the Peel Thunder, distributing defender.

We've been experimenting with players off of the HBF with Freijah and Richards going into the middle so hopefully he can make the position his own.

 

[noobermensch]

 

[Mojorisin]

I can't believe he fell to our pick.
In all seriousness, a fantastic pick up and I'll go early and say the pick of the draft.

 

[weltschmerz]

Love to see it! Welcome to the Dogs

 

[Foxman98]

Close losses worth it to be low enough to pick up our new premiership half back

 

[Wizard17]

2025 Mid-Season Rookie Draft: Michael Sellwood

Midfielder joins the Dogs in the AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft.

www.westernbulldogs.com.au

 

[Smiley Boy]

Easton Wood

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Easton Wood

Age

36

Ht

187cm

Wt

86kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

14.0

4star

K

8.0

3star

HB

6.1

4star

M

4.9

5star

T

1.6

4star

MG

217.0

3star

D

11.2

3star

K

7.0

3star

HB

4.2

3star

M

4.3

4star

T

1.2

2star

MG

154.0

3star

D

12.8

4star

K

6.4

3star

HB

6.4

4star

M

3.0

3star

T

1.8

4star

clone?

 

[Mogumber]

He'll play this year. He's a plug and play.
Good pick up

 

[Boristown]

He'll play this year. He's a plug and play.
Good pick up

Who does he most remind you of?

 

[X_box_X]

It's like I'm watching a composed version of Busslinger.

 

[House_of_Dahl]

This is a good write up on him

WAFL Ones to Watch: Michael Sellwood (Peel Thunder) - Perth is OK!

Premiership WAFL player Michael Sellwood has generated buzz around AFL circles for some time now.

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Michael Sellwood (Peel Thunder)​

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By Denholm MelrosePublished May 15
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Premiership WAFL player Michael Sellwood has generated buzz around AFL circles for some time now.
He had a consistent draft year and immediately broke into Peel Thunder’s league team the following season to play 15 games. Sellwood would be a handy addition to any AFL list with a handy mix of both youth and experience on his side.
As a ball winning defender, Sellwood has made a habit of accumulating the football, having averaged 23.7 disposals per game this year including 30 on the weekend against West Perth, as well as taking 7.5 marks per outing. His disposal by foot is impactful, with a penetrating left boot his main weapon.

Peel players know he is a threat off half back and try to get the footy into his hands as much as possible, trusting him to begin their forays forward. Opposition forwards know how damaging Sellwood can be but have had trouble stopping his impact over the last few seasons.
Now in career best form after 42 WAFL league games, the 21-year-old has been named to his second consecutive WAFL State Team which will play against the SANFL State team this coming weekend.

Sellwood also has a history of winning, having played in three consecutive Grand Finals in the last three years. In 2022 he was an important part of Peel Thunder’s WAFL Colts premiership, defeating West Perth by just two points after surviving a late comeback scare from the Falcons alongside now-AFL players Clay Hall (West Coast) and Josh Draper (Fremantle). Sellwood’s 20 disposals and nine tackles that day were imperative to the victory.

In 2023, after breaking into the Thunder’s League side as a 19-year-old he was a member of the Grand Final team that fell to East Fremantle at Optus Stadium.

2024 was the year that Sellwood established himself as one of the top players in the WAFL competition at just 20 years old, playing 21 matches and averaging more than 19 touches per game as well as seven marks per contest. He played a pivotal role in the Thunder’s ascent from runners-up to premiers, even starring in the Grand Final last season at Optus Stadium against flag favourites East Perth, with 21 disposals, four marks and three tackles.
After breaking out in 2024, Sellwood has now become one of the most reliable players in Western Australia, backed in by senior coach Adam Read to be Peel’s main distributor out of defence and entrusted with a major role in their gameplan.

The 186cm prospect has an elite work rate and was stiff to miss out on being added to an AFL list at the end of last season. He has spent time training with the Fremantle Dockers in the past, matching it with the talented list under Justin Longmuir

Justin Longmuir

Age

44

Ht

196cm

Wt

98kg

Pos.

F/R

Career

Season

Last 5

D

11.4

3star

K

6.9

3star

HB

4.5

3star

M

4.3

4star

T

1.4

3star

G

1.2

4star

No current season stats available

D

7.0

2star

K

3.6

2star

HB

3.4

3star

M

2.0

3star

T

0.6

3star

G

0.6

3star

, and attracted interest from multiple clubs prior to November’s AFL draft and the subsequent pre-season Supplemental Selection Period.

Sellwood will be an exciting player to watch in this week’s State game and going forward this season as Peel Thunder seek to climb back up the ladder and into finals contention again. He is eyeing off his fourth straight Grand Final, and with the current form he’s in there is every chance that Grand Final could come at the top level with an AFL opportunity a real possibility.

 

[JohnnySteel]

Can definitely see him playing games this year. Looks like he’ll go hard.

 

[my plums]

Three consecutive grand finals. Can we make it one more?

 

[ossie_21]

Glad the consensus pick ended up being him, didn’t know much about him until a day ago, but here we are.

Good experience in the WAFL & part of Freo’s programs, so hopefully slots right in

 

[Mogumber]

Who does he most remind you of?

imo Josh Daicos, maybe a Temu version, but plenty of upside

 

[iambrilliant]

Sounds like miles Bergman

 

[X_box_X]

Three consecutive grand finals. Can we make it one more?

Next year IMO

He'll follow Bevo's achievement.

 

[Charlie Bucket]

Has a bit of Weddle about him. Big build too. A couple of off season gym sessions he’ll be huge.

 

[Mantis Toboggan]

Could he come into the Bramble or Duryea role or is he more of a tall?

 

[Philthy1]

Could he come into the Bramble or Duryea role or is he more of a tall?

Michael Sellwood – player profile

Height: 186cm
DOB: 02/10/2003
State-league club: Peel Thunder (WAFL)
Position: Defender


same size as Easton Wood. Not a tall.

 

[weltschmerz]

Could he come into the Bramble or Duryea role or is he more of a tall?

Reckon he's challenging Bramble for his spot very quickly

 

[Sharkey66]

Sounds like he has been on the verge of being drafted for a little while but kept being passed over.
What are the Knocks on him?

 

[Pencil case]

Love this pick. Strong need.

 

[X_box_X]

Has a bit of Weddle about him.

Jesus, so he could literally be anything.

 

[House_of_Dahl]

Will be interesting to see if he can overcome having a tiny dolls foot