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Lewis Melican

Defender
2023 - 2024
Sydney Swans
2017 - 2021
Sydney Swans
Lewis Melican, affectionately known as "The Pelican," is a skilled Australian rules footballer currently showcasing his talent for the Sydney Swans in the Australian Football League (AFL). Born on November 4, 1996, in Birregurra, Melican has made a name for himself as a formidable defender standing tall at 193 cm (6 ft 4 in) and weighing in at 95 kg (209 lb). Melican's journey to the AFL began when he was drafted by the Sydney Swans in 2015 with the 52nd overall pick in the rookie draft. His hard work and dedication paid off when he made his debut in round five of the 2017 season, facing off against Greater Western Sydney at the Sydney Cricket Ground. One of Melican's standout performances came in round 18 when he earned the prestigious AFL Rising Star nomination. During this game, he effectively limited St Kilda's key forward, Nick Riewoldt, to just ten disposals and one goal, contributing significantly to the Swans' 42-point victory at the Sydney Cricket Ground. After facing some challenges and not seeing game time in the 2022 season, Melican persevered and made a strong comeback to the Swans' senior side in round 13 of the 2023 season, once again proving his resilience and skill on the field. With his impressive defensive capabilities and unwavering determination, Lewis Melican continues to be a valuable asset to the Sydney Swans, earning respect and admiration from fans and teammates alike.

Season Stats:

2024 2023 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
Total
Avg
# AFL
AFL Leader
Swans
Max
%
#
Max
%
Sum
% Sum
Played In
7
-
252
8
88%
2
8
88%
-
-
Goals
0
-
-
25
-
-
14
0%
103
0%
Behinds
0
-
-
17
-
-
9
0%
73
0%
Assists
1
0.1
280
13
8%
18
12
8%
70
1%
Disposals
58
8.3
373
266
22%
21
194
30%
2523
2%
Kicks
38
5.4
356
168
23%
21
138
28%
1546
2%
Handballs
20
2.9
370
143
14%
21
87
23%
977
2%
Marks
21
3
277
69
30%
17
42
50%
643
3%
Tackles
11
1.6
303
65
17%
16
62
18%
443
2%
Hitouts
0
-
-
316
-
-
201
0%
255
0%
Clearances
1
0.1
396
68
1%
18
46
2%
258
0%
Frees For
4
0.6
247
27
15%
14
20
20%
140
3%
Frees Against
2
0.3
388
19
11%
23
19
11%
142
1%
Total
Avg
# AFL
Max
%
#
Max
%
Sum
% Sum
AFL Leader
Swans

All Season Stats (2017-2021, 2023-2024)

Games Played
Total 68
Goals
Total 1
Avg 0
Behinds
Total 1
Avg 0
Assists
Total 4
Avg 0.1
Disposals
Total 721
Avg 10.6
Kicks
Total 437
Avg 6.4
Handballs
Total 284
Avg 4.2
Kicks% - Handballs%
Total 61% - 39%
Marks
Total 218
Avg 3.2
Tackles
Total 121
Avg 1.8
Hitouts
Total 0
Avg -
Clearances
Total 9
Avg 0.1
Frees For
Total 40
Avg 0.6
Frees Against
Total 51
Avg 0.8

Lewis Melican - Career Statistics - Total (since 2011)

Lewis Melican - Career Statistics - Average (since 2011)

Lewis Melican - Opponent - Total (since 2011)

Here is the comprehensive section on Total Statistics Against Opponents. This detailed segment provides an in-depth look at Lewis Melican' performances, encapsulating their wins, losses, and games played. Additionally, it meticulously documents key metrics such as Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against.

Lewis Melican - Opponent - Average (since 2011)

Here is the comprehensive section on Average Statistics Against Opponents. This detailed segment provides an in-depth look at Lewis Melican' performances, encapsulating their wins, losses, and games played. Additionally, it meticulously documents key metrics such as Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against.

Lewis Melican - Games Log

Here you'll find a detailed player performance game log across various seasons, opponents, and rounds. This section is designed with precision, allowing for sorting and deep dives into key statistics like Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against for each game.

Lewis Melican - Statistical Charts By Round

This section is specifically designed to offer an in-depth look at player performances across various key metrics such as Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against. Here, you will find meticulously compiled charts that not only highlight individual player statistics for each round of the AFL season but also compare these figures against the round leaders and team leaders in each respective category. This comprehensive analysis allows you to gauge the performance of Lewis Melican in the context of their team and the league as a whole.