Isaac Weetra facts for kids

Isaac Weetra was born on February 27, 1989. He is an Australian rules footballer. He played for a short time in the top league, the Australian Football League (AFL). He was part of the Melbourne Demons team.

Early Life and Football Beginnings

Playing for the Flying Boomerangs

In 2006, Isaac joined a special team called the "Flying Boomerangs." This team was made up of young Indigenous Australian players. They traveled to South Africa to play against the South African Buffaloes team.

Joining the Port Adelaide Magpies

Isaac started his football journey with the Port Adelaide Magpies. This team plays in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL). In 2005, he won the Naish Travers Medal. This award is for the best player in the Whyalla Football League Grand Final. He earned it while playing for his club, West Whyalla.

Drafted into the AFL

In the 2006 AFL Draft, Isaac was chosen by an AFL team. He was pick number 62. This meant he would get a chance to play in Australia's biggest football league.

AFL Career with Melbourne

Making His Debut

Isaac Weetra played his first AFL game in 2008. It was in Round 1 of the 2008 AFL season. He played for the Melbourne Demons against the Hawthorn team. This game took place at the famous Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Playing for Sandringham

After his second game, Isaac played for Melbourne's reserve team. This team was the Sandringham Zebras. They played in the Victorian Football League (VFL). He spent the rest of the 2008 season playing for Sandringham.

Leaving the AFL

At the end of the 2008 season, Isaac was no longer part of the Melbourne Demons team. This meant his time in the AFL came to an end.

After His AFL Journey

Returning to Port Adelaide

After leaving the AFL, Isaac went back to play for the Port Adelaide Magpies. He rejoined them for the start of the 2009 SANFL season.