Taj Woewodin

Taj Woewodin
Personal information
Full name Taj Woewodin
Born (2003-03-26) 26 March 2003
Original team Booragoon Junior Football Club
Draft No. 65 (F/S), 2021 national draft
Debut Round 17, 2023, Melbourne vs. St Kilda, at Docklands
Height 182 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight 81 kg (179 lb)
Position Medium defender
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2022–2025 Melbourne 21 (3)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2025.
Career highlights
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Taj Woewodin[1] (born 26 March 2003) is an Australian rules footballer who last played for the Melbourne Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). A medium defender, he is 1.82 metres (6 ft 0 in) tall and weighs 81 kilograms (179 lb). Woewodin is the son of 2000 Brownlow Medallist Shane Woewodin.[2] He made his debut in the 21-point win against St Kilda at the Docklands Stadium in Round 17 of the 2023 season.[3][4]

Woewodin was delisted at the end of the 2025 AFL season, after four seasons at the club in which he played 21 matches.[5]

Statistics

Updated to the end of 2025.[6]

Legend
  G  
Goals
  K  
Kicks
  D  
Disposals 
  T  
Tackles
  B  
Behinds 
  H  
Handballs 
  M  
Marks
Season Team No. Games Totals Averages (per game)
G B K H D M T G B K H D M T
2022 Melbourne 40 0
2023 Melbourne 40 4 2 1 18 19 37 8 7 0.5 0.3 4.5 4.75 9.25 2.0 1.75
2024 Melbourne 40 16 1 2 69 49 118 41 25 0.1 0.1 4.3 3.1 7.4 2.6 1.6
2025 Melbourne 40 1 0 0 6 4 10 1 1 0.0 0.0 6.0 4.0 10.0 1.0 1.0
Career 21 3 3 93 72 165 50 33 0.1 0.1 4.4 3.4 7.9 2.4 1.6

Notes

References

  1. ^ Gibson, Ben (25 November 2021). "Drafted: Taj Woewodin secured as father–son pick". www.melbournefc.com.au. Retrieved 13 June 2022.
  2. ^ O'Connor, Alison (5 July 2023). "Dees name father–son debutant for Saints clash". www.afl.com.au. Retrieved 8 May 2024.
  3. ^ O'Connor, Alison (5 July 2023). "Dees name father–son debutant for Saints clash". www.afl.com.au. Retrieved 8 May 2024.
  4. ^ Bastiani, Gemma (8 July 2023). "Dees edge injury-ravaged Saints to strengthen hold on top four". www.afl.com.au. Retrieved 8 May 2024.
  5. ^ "Demons farewell son of Brownlow medallist". AFL Media. 16 October 2025.
  6. ^ "Taj Woewodin". AFL Tables. Retrieved 8 May 2024.