Zaine Cordy

Zaine Cordy (born 27 October 1996) is a professional Australian rules footballer who plays for the Western Bulldogs in the Australian Football League (AFL).[1] He was recruited by the Western Bulldogs with the 62nd draft pick in the 2014 AFL draft.[2][3]

Zaine Cordy
Cordy in August 2018
Personal information
Date of birth (1996-10-27) 27 October 1996
Original team(s) Geelong Falcons (TAC Cup), Geelong College (APS)
Draft #62 (F/S), 2014 National Draft, Western Bulldogs
Height 191 cm (6 ft 3 in)
Weight 83 kg (183 lb)
Position(s) Defender
Club information
Current club Western Bulldogs
Number 12
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2015– Western Bulldogs 81 (10)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of Round 14 2020.
Career highlights
  • AFL premiership player (2016)
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Early football

Cordy played junior football for the Ocean Grove Cobras.[4] Cordy also played for the Geelong Falcons in the TAC Cup.[5]

AFL career

Cordy debuted in the Bulldogs' 23 point victory over the North Melbourne Football Club in the 22nd round of the 2015 AFL season.[6][7] On his debut, Cordy picked up just 1 disposal, but collected 2 tackles as well.[8] At the beginning of the 2016 season, Cordy signed on until 2018.[9]

In 2016, Cordy moved positions, from key defender to centre half-forward and played 9 games and kicked 8 goals.[10] After playing in every game since Round 19, Cordy became a part of the Bulldogs' 2016 premiership team. In the premiership, he kicked the opening goal and had 11 disposals.[11] After 2016 he switched back to playing as a key defender.

In May 2018, Cordy signed a contract extension, keeping him at the Bulldogs until 2021.[12]

Statistics
Statistics are correct to the end of the 2016 season[10]
Legend
 G  Goals  B  Behinds  K  Kicks  H  Handballs  D  Disposals  M  Marks  T  Tackles
Significant statistics
# Played in that season's premiership team
Season Team No. Games Totals Averages (per game)
G B K H D M T G B K H D M T
2015 Western Bulldogs 12200268240.00.01.03.04.01.02.0
2016# Western Bulldogs 1298151328325220.90.15.73.69.22.82.4
2017 Western Bulldogs 12190.00.0149922418249007.84.812.74.32.6
2018 Western Bulldogs 1218211427221473350.10.067.9411.94.01.9
2019 Western Bulldogs 1223011299522472400.00.045.64.19.73.11.7
2020 Western Bulldogs 12100064228630170.00.06.42.28.63.01.7
Career 81 10 3 537 319 856 284 167 0.1 0.04 6.6 3.9 10.6 3.5 2.0

Honours and achievements
  • Team
    • AFL premiership: 2016

References
  1. Wade, Ryan (20 November 2015). "Western Bulldogs father-son Zaine Cordy could make early debut". Geelong Advertiser. Retrieved 18 January 2015.
  2. "AFL draft 2014: the final selection order". The Age. 27 November 2014. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
  3. Twomey, Callum (3 November 2014). "24 days to the draft: Meet Zaine Cordy". AFL Media. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
  4. "Ocean Grove JFC - History". Retrieved 1 September 2020.
  5. Edwards, Nat (15 May 2014). "Dogs keeping a keen eye on young pups". AFL media. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
  6. "Round 22 • North Melbourne v Western Bulldogs - Line Ups". Retrieved 1 September 2020.
  7. "Debut sinks in for Cordy". Western Bulldogs FC media. 28 August 2015. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
  8. "Round 22 • North Melbourne v Western Bulldogs - Player Stats". Retrieved 1 September 2020.
  9. Bowen, Nick (2 February 2016). "Cordy locked in: Zaine hoping to build on promising debut season". AFL Media. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
  10. "Zaine Cordy Stats". AFL Tables. Retrieved 18 October 2016.
  11. "Grand Final • Sydney Swans v Western Bulldogs - Player Stats". Retrieved 1 September 2020.
  12. "Three-year extension for Cordy". Western Bulldogs FC Media. 24 May 2018. Retrieved 1 September 2020.


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