Dion Woods facts for kids
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| Full name | Dion Woods | ||
| Date of birth | 25 January 1982 | ||
| Original team | Perth | ||
| Draft | 51st overall, 2000 AFL draft | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
Dion Woods (born on January 25, 1982) is a former professional Australian rules football player. He played for the Fremantle Dockers in the Australian Football League (AFL). His career with the Dockers lasted from 2001 to 2005.
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Who is Dion Woods?
Dion Woods was a talented Australian rules footballer. He was known for playing as a defender. This means his main job was to stop the opposing team from scoring goals. He was drafted into the AFL in 2000.
Early Career and Draft
Dion Woods started his football journey with the Perth Football Club. They play in the West Australian Football League (WAFL). He was chosen by the Fremantle Dockers in the 2000 AFL draft. He was the 51st player picked overall that year.
Rising Star in the AFL
Dion Woods quickly showed great promise. He was tall and very athletic. In his first year, 2001, he won the Fremantle's Beacon Award. This award is given to the best young player at the club. He was also nominated for the AFL Rising Star award. This award celebrates the most impressive young players in the entire AFL.
Peak Performance in 2003
His best season was in 2003. Dion played in 21 matches for Fremantle. He was a key part of their defence. This group of defenders was sometimes called the "no-name defence." They worked together to stop opponents. In 2003, Fremantle made it to the finals for the very first time. Dion Woods played in that historic first finals match.
After the AFL
After his strong 2003 season, Dion found it hard to keep his top form. In 2005, he spent most of the year playing for Perth in the WAFL. At the end of that season, Fremantle decided not to keep him on their team.
He played one more season for Perth in the WAFL before retiring from professional football. After that, he played country football. This is a type of local football played in regional areas. He played for teams like Wongan-Ballidu and Boulder.
Football Family Connections
Dion Woods also has famous relatives who played AFL. He is a cousin to the McGrath family. This includes Ashley McGrath, Cory McGrath, and Toby McGrath. All three of them were also professional AFL players.
