Wes Fellowes
Collingwood
AFL career
102 games28 goals
- Debut
- R13 1981 v STK20 June 1981
- Most recent
- R19 1989 v NTH13 Aug 1989
Stats
1989 | COL | 1 | 7.0 | 5.0 | 12.0 | 7.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 61 |
1988 | COL | 5 | 5.8 | 3.6 | 9.4 | 4.4 | 1.6 | 1.4 | 1.6 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 50 |
1987 | COL | 17 | 8.8 | 6.2 | 14.9 | 7.6 | 1.4 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 72 |
1986 | COL | 21 | 8.0 | 4.9 | 12.9 | 7.0 | 2.0 | 1.3 | - | 0.0 | 0.1 | - |
1985 | COL | 16 | 10.8 | 5.0 | 15.8 | 5.9 | 2.5 | 2.9 | - | 0.4 | 0.4 | - |
1984 | COL | 12 | 6.1 | 3.8 | 9.9 | 4.6 | 1.8 | 2.1 | - | 0.8 | 0.4 | - |
1983 | COL | 13 | 6.9 | 3.6 | 10.5 | 4.9 | 1.8 | 2.5 | - | 0.5 | 0.8 | - |
1982 | COL | 16 | 8.3 | 3.3 | 11.6 | 4.2 | 3.8 | 2.0 | - | 0.2 | 0.4 | - |
1981 | COL | 1 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 7.0 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 4.0 | - | 1.0 | 0.0 | - |
Bio
Arriving at Victoria Park with the heavy burden of a famous surname, Wes Fellowes was the son of 1958 premiership ruckman Graeme Fellowes, but he carved out his own unique and often enigmatic legacy in the black and white. Recruited from Bulleen-Templestowe, the younger Fellowes started as a lanky prospect before transforming himself into a 106kg hulk, eventually holding down the number one ruck spot. His career apex came in 1986 when he claimed the Copeland Trophy as the club's best and fairest, a season where his tap work and presence around the ground made him one of the most effective big men in the competition.
Despite that individual high, Fellowes’ career was frequently defined by a battle for consistency and a struggle to hold his spot in the senior side. Often oscillating between the firsts and the reserves, he faced criticism from fans and coaches who felt he didn't always impose his massive frame on the contest as ruthlessly as his size suggested he should. Injuries, including knee and ankle issues, further hampered his continuity, and he eventually fell out of favour as the Magpies regenerated their list under Leigh Matthews. After being delisted by Collingwood following the 1989 season, he briefly continued his football journey in the SANFL with Port Adelaide before hanging up the boots.
Profile
- Born
- 07 Mar 1961 (age 65y 235d)
- Height
- 200 cm
- Weight
- 106 kg
Teams
Honours
- Collingwood B&F1986
Family
- Father:Graeme Fellowes
Bio
1 revisionArriving at Victoria Park with the heavy burden of a famous surname, Wes Fellowes was the son of 1958 premiership ruckman Graeme Fellowes, but he carved out his own unique and often enigmatic legacy in the black and white. Recruited from Bulleen-Templestowe, the younger Fellowes started as a lanky prospect before transforming himself into a 106kg hulk, eventually holding down the number one ruck spot. His career apex came in 1986 when he claimed the Copeland Trophy as the club's best and fairest, a season where his tap work and presence around the ground made him one of the most effective big men in the competition.
Despite that individual high, Fellowes’ career was frequently defined by a battle for consistency and a struggle to hold his spot in the senior side. Often oscillating between the firsts and the reserves, he faced criticism from fans and coaches who felt he didn't always impose his massive frame on the contest as ruthlessly as his size suggested he should. Injuries, including knee and ankle issues, further hampered his continuity, and he eventually fell out of favour as the Magpies regenerated their list under Leigh Matthews. After being delisted by Collingwood following the 1989 season, he briefly continued his football journey in the SANFL with Port Adelaide before hanging up the boots.