Chelsea Biddell
Chelsea Biddell | |||
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Personal information | |||
Full name | Chelsea Biddell | ||
Date of birth | 15 July 1998 | ||
Original team(s) | West Adelaide (SANFLW) | ||
Draft | No. 102, 2019 national draft | ||
Debut | Round 1, 2020, Adelaide vs. Brisbane, at Hickey Park | ||
Height | 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) | ||
Position(s) | Forward | ||
Club information | |||
Current club | Adelaide | ||
Number | 12 | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
2020– | Adelaide | 48 (4) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2023. | |||
Career highlights | |||
Source: AustralianFootball.com |
Chelsea Biddell (born 15 July 1998) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for Adelaide in the AFL Women's (AFLW).[1]
Early life
[edit]Biddell grew up in Adelaide, Australia and was schoolmates with future Crows teammate Rachelle Martin. She didn't play football until the age of 18 when she had a trial session at West Adelaide.[2]
AFL Women's career
[edit]Drafted from West Adelaide in the 2019 draft,[1] Biddell was a key forward in her youth. She was moved from the forward line into defence in 2022 and became a part of Adelaide's premiership-winning backline that year. The following season, Biddell earned her first All-Australian selection.
Biddell played her 50th game in the round two win against Fremantle in 2024.[3] Following a third consecutive preliminary-final exit for Adelaide, Biddell was named in her third All-Australian team alongside three teammates.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "AFLW: Pick No. 102 - Chelsea Biddell". Adelaide. Telstra Media. 22 October 2019.
- ^ Black, Sarah (7 October 2023). "Chelsea dagger: How Crows' quiet achiever became a secret weapon". afl.com.au. Retrieved 25 November 2024.
- ^ "Biddell has a big win in milestone 50th game". ypct.com.au. 10 September 2024.
- ^ Bolch, Dylan (25 November 2024). "ALL-AUSTRALIAN TEAM: Star mids grab seventh blazers, 12 first-timers". afl.com.au.
External links
[edit]- Chelsea Biddell's profile on the official website of the Adelaide Football Club
- Chelsea Biddell at AustralianFootball.com