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Dogs seek consistency

Inconsistency is often inevitable when fielding a young team but Western Bulldogs’ ruckman Will Minson is confident his developing teammates will learn to limit the difference between games.

5:28pm  May 8, 2013

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Workhorse Will earns McCartney’s praise

Will Minson’s workhorse performance against the West Coast Eagles’ ruck trio of Dean Cox, Nic Naitanui and Callum Sinclair on Sunday earned high-praise from senior coach Brendan McCartney.

3:40pm  May 6, 2013

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First bounce focus

Will Minson said early momentum will be key to gaining the upper hand over the Adelaide Crows at AAMI Stadium today.

12:34pm  Apr 21, 2013

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5:57pm  May 11, 2013

Press Conference: Will Minson (08 May 13)

9:04am  May 9, 2013

Senior List

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Will
Minson

Height
199 cm
DOB
11-04-1985
Weight
108 kg
Debut
2004
Games
2013
9
Career
145
Goals
2013
1
Career
67
2013 Dream Team Points
Total
790
Avg
88
WillMinson

Player Bio

At a Glance

Junior Clubs: Norwood SA
Clubs: Western Bulldogs
Debut: Rd 9 2004 (Carlton)
Recruited from: Norwood (SA)
Brownlow Votes: 2

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A big bodied ruckman who thrived on the added responsibility of first ruck duties in Season 2012 after consecutive years rotating through the Bulldogs AFL and VFL sides. Solidifying his place in the starting 22, Minson also has the ability to provide a physical presence in the forward line. Drafted as a second round selection (pick 20 overall) in the 2002 AFL National Draft.

Leading the league in hitouts in 2012, the 27 year old had the most productive season of his career and proved his worth in the senior lineup. His efforts in fact indicate that the big man had double the number of hitouts per game (31.8) in 2012 than his career average (15.9). He was also ranked fourth in the league in hitouts to advantage (161).

Season by Season

Season by Season

After a standout showing in the VFL, ruckman Will Minson forced his way into the senior side in Round 6 of 2011. His selection paid off with 56 hit-outs in the match against Collingwood which was the best return by any ruckman all season. Minson will fight for the number one ruck position following the departure of Ben Hudson.

Stats

By the numbers

  • 2013   Season Average
    Games Played 8
    • Kicks 7.6
    • Handballs 5.9
    • Disposals 13.5
    • Marks 1.9
    • Hit-Outs 39.2
    • Tackles 3.0
    • Goals 0.1
    • Dream Team 87.7

2013 Highlights

Statistics Best Opponent Round
Kicks 10 Adelaide Crows Rd 4
Handballs 10 Fremantle Rd 2
Disposals 18 Brisbane Lions Rd 1
Marks 5 Gold Coast Suns Rd 8
Hit-outs 48 Fremantle Rd 2
Tackles 5 Adelaide Crows Rd 4
Goals 1 North Melbourne Rd 7
Dream Team 112 Gold Coast Suns Rd 8

2013 Season Breakdown

Rd Opponent Result K H D M HO FF FA T G B DT
1 Brisbane Lions W 127 - 59 9 9 18 5 34 2 4 2 0 0 92
2 Fremantle L 78 - 106 6 10 16 1 48 3 0 3 0 0 104
3 Richmond L 135 - 68 6 5 11 1 32 1 3 4 0 0 71
4 Adelaide Crows L 80 - 28 10 0 10 1 47 2 2 5 0 0 96
5 Geelong Cats L 86 - 107 7 3 10 0 37 2 2 3 0 0 72
6 West Coast Eagles L 137 - 67 7 7 14 1 38 1 5 1 0 0 66
7 North Melbourne L 97 - 151 7 6 13 1 38 1 0 2 1 0 89
8 Gold Coast Suns L 93 - 61 9 7 16 5 40 2 1 4 0 1 112
9 St Kilda - - - - - - - - - - -
10 Port Adelaide - - - - - - - - - - -
12 Collingwood - - - - - - - - - - -
13 Richmond - - - - - - - - - - -
14 Melbourne - - - - - - - - - - -
15 GWS Giants - - - - - - - - - - -
16 Essendon - - - - - - - - - - -
17 Hawthorn - - - - - - - - - - -
18 West Coast Eagles - - - - - - - - - - -
19 Sydney Swans - - - - - - - - - - -
20 Carlton - - - - - - - - - - -
21 Adelaide Crows - - - - - - - - - - -
22 Brisbane Lions - - - - - - - - - - -
23 Melbourne - - - - - - - - - - -
TOTAL W: 1 - L: 7 61 47 108 15 314 14 17 24 1 1 702

By the numbers

  • Career Average
    Games Played 144
    • Kicks 5.9
    • Handballs 5.0
    • Disposals 10.9
    • Marks 2.8
    • Hit-Outs 17.2
    • Tackles 2.5
    • Goals 0.5
    • Dream Team 62.6

Career Highlights

Statistics Best Opponent Round
Kicks 11 Geelong Cats Rd 22, 2012
Handballs 15 Port Adelaide Rd 12, 2009
Disposals 23 Port Adelaide Rd 12, 2009
Marks 9 West Coast Eagles Rd 1, 2012
Hit-outs 56 Collingwood Rd 6, 2011
Tackles 9 Richmond Rd 11, 2009
Goals 4 Richmond Rd 8, 2011
Dream Team 122 Fremantle Rd 15, 2012

Career Breakdown

Season Club K H D M HO FF FA T G B DT
2013 Western Bulldogs 61 47 108 15 314 14 17 24 1 1 702
2012 Western Bulldogs 138 154 292 57 667 17 20 67 4 6 1815
2011 Western Bulldogs 62 49 111 32 167 12 8 23 6 2 665
2010 Western Bulldogs 88 75 163 48 197 20 25 32 8 7 883
2009 Western Bulldogs 143 165 308 89 365 23 42 70 16 4 1668
2008 Western Bulldogs 175 91 266 88 313 18 44 58 19 11 1527
2007 Western Bulldogs 26 22 48 8 73 5 14 13 0 1 235
2006 Western Bulldogs 58 46 104 25 131 10 16 24 8 4 582
2005 Western Bulldogs 86 64 150 33 207 14 35 52 4 4 837
2004 Western Bulldogs 10 7 17 4 37 1 4 4 1 1 105

Legend

K
Kicks
H
Handballs
D
Disposals
M
Marks
HO
Hit-outs
FF
Frees For
FA
Frees Against
T
Tackles
G
Goals
B
Behinds
DT
Dream Team

Milestones

AFL Western Bulldogs: 136 games, 66 goals

Awards

AFL Awards

NAB AFL Rising Star Nominee
2005

Club Awards

Western Bulldogs Most Promising Player
2004

Western Bulldogs Best Williamstown Player
2011

Western Bulldogs NAB Cup Premiership Side
2010