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Wayne Weidemann

Adelaide · “Weed”

AFL career

68 games26 goals

Debut
R16 1991 v HAW6 July 1991
Most recent
R20 1996 v NTH17 Aug 1996

Stats

1996
ADE
5
3.4
2.2
5.6
1.0
0.6
1.2
2.2
0.2
0.6
25
1995
ADE
7
4.3
2.7
7.0
1.0
1.3
1.4
1.4
0.7
0.1
29
1994
ADE
19
8.0
5.7
13.7
2.5
1.1
1.8
3.0
0.6
0.5
55
1993
ADE
17
7.1
6.9
14.1
2.4
0.7
2.4
2.6
0.4
0.7
49
1992
ADE
15
9.9
6.1
16.0
3.1
1.1
1.3
1.9
0.1
0.0
56
1991
ADE
5
11.6
7.6
19.2
3.0
1.2
1.4
0.6
0.0
0.2
59
League
Season
NTH
FP
R20
2
0
2
1
0
0
0
1
0.0
13
FIT
FP
R17
4
2
6
2
2
0
0
0
1.1
31
SYD
SCG
R16
1
1
2
0
1
1
0
4
0.0
19
CAR
OO
R15
3
3
6
2
0
2
0
1
0.0
19
BRB
FP
R14
7
5
12
0
0
3
1
5
0.2
45

Profile

Born
21 Oct 1966 (age 59y 364d)
Birthplace
Fish Creek, VIC
Height
182 cm
Weight
93 kg

Teams

Family

Originally from Fish Creek in Victoria, Wayne Weidemann spent the 1986 season on St Kilda's list without registering a senior game before establishing himself in the SANFL with West Torrens. Recruited by the Adelaide Crows for their inaugural 1991 squad, the mature-age recruit became an instant cult hero at Football Park, instantly recognisable by his flowing blonde hair and Viking-like physique. A rugged, contested-ball winner who attacked the contest with ferocity, Weidemann famously inspired a low-pitched chant of his surname from the crowd whenever he gained possession. While chronic knee injuries ultimately limited his longevity at the top level, his physical presence and rapport with the fans made him one of the most memorable figures of Adelaide's foundation years.