Full name Maverick Weller Name Maverick Weller Nickname(s) Mav Height 1.82 m | Place of birth Tasmania Weight 79 kg Height/Weight 182 cm / 87 kg Career start 2011 | |
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Date of birth (1992-02-13) 13 February 1992 (age 23) Profiles | ||
Maverick weller kicks a sensational goal against richmond
Maverick Weller (born 13 February 1992) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the St Kilda Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).
Contents
- Maverick weller kicks a sensational goal against richmond
- Maverick weller 2015 season highlights
- Gold Coast Suns 20112013
- St Kilda 2014present
- Personal life
- References
Maverick weller 2015 season highlights
Gold Coast Suns (2011–2013)
He made his debut against Western Bulldogs in Round 3 of the 2011 season and featured in the Gold Coast's first ever win over Port Adelaide at AAMI Stadium on 23 April 2011.
Weller was delisted by the Suns on 2 September 2013 after playing just four games in 2013 AFL season.
St. Kilda (2014–present)
2014 season
Weller was taken in the 2013 Rookie Draft by St Kilda. He was elevated off the rookie list during the 2014 season.
He debuted for the Saints in Round 7, 2014 and has become a regular member of the midfield after starting as rover or ruck rover. In his first season with St Kilda, Weller played 16 games and kicked three goals.
2015 season
In 2015, Weller was named in St Kilda's leadership group along with captain Nick Riewoldt and fellow players Leigh Montagna, Sean Dempster, Jarryn Geary, David Armitage and Jack Newnes.
He played 20 matches and kicked 12 goals in his sophomore season with the Saints. Weller received a one-match ban for an off-the-ball hit on Brisbane Football Club's Rohan Bewick in Round 9.
2016 season
Prior to the 2016 season, Weller signed a contract extension with St Kilda, committing to the club until the end of the 2018 season.
He was criticised for comments he made about his former Gold Coast Suns coach, Guy McKenna, but insisted these comments were taken out of context and has no negative feelings towards McKenna.
Weller played his 50th game for St Kilda in round 14 against Geelong
Personal life
Weller has a younger brother, Lachie Weller, who plays for the Fremantle Football Club.
He originates from the same home town as former St Kilda player, Eli Templeton.