Chelsea Biddell Explained

Chelsea Biddell
Fullname:Chelsea Biddell
Birth Date:15 July 1998
Originalteam:West Adelaide (SANFLW)
Draftpick:No. 102, 2019 national draft
Debutdate:Round 1, 2020
Debutstadium:Hickey Park
Height:178 cm
Position:Forward
Guernsey:12
Years1:2020–
Games Goals1:48 (4)
Statsend:2023
Careerhighlights:

Chelsea Biddell (born 15 July 1998) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for Adelaide in the AFL Women's (AFLW).[1]

Early life

Biddell grew up in Adelaide, Australia and was schoolmates with future Crows teammate Rachelle Martin. She didn't play football until the age of 18 when she had a trial session at .[2]

AFL Women's career

Drafted from in the 2019 draft,[1] Biddell was a key forward in her youth. She was moved from the forward line into defence in 2022 and became a part of Adelaide's premiership-winning backline that year. The following season, Biddell earned her first All-Australian selection.

Biddell played her 50th game in the round two win against in 2024.[3] Following a third consecutive preliminary-final exit for Adelaide, Biddell was named in her third All-Australian team alongside three teammates.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: AFLW: Pick No. 102 - Chelsea Biddell. Telstra Media. Adelaide. 22 October 2019.
  2. Web site: Chelsea dagger: How Crows' quiet achiever became a secret weapon. 7 October 2023. 25 November 2024. Sarah. Black. afl.com.au.
  3. Web site: Biddell has a big win in milestone 50th game. 10 September 2024. ypct.com.au.
  4. Web site: ALL-AUSTRALIAN TEAM: Star mids grab seventh blazers, 12 first-timers. Dylan. Bolch. 25 November 2024. afl.com.au.