WINTON THUNDERS INTO SHARK PARK

The Sharks are delighted to announce the signing of promising young defender Dylan Winton as part of the deal that has seen Rory O’Brien return to his former club Peel Thunder.  Winton, who played his first League game for Peel as a 17 year old, has been a key target for the Club as it looks to build depth in key / tall defenders department in the off-season.  Winton, who stands at 192cm, played State 18’s for Western Australia, being part of their leadership group in 2014.  Winton’s signing also sees him re-unite with East Fremantle’s coach in Rob Wiley, who himself coached Dylan when at the helm of the State 16’s program in 2012.

Winton, has in recent times made his name as a strong marking defender who has the ability to read the ball well, taking intercept marks.  In his 18 League games played, Winton has shown a real thirst for the contest and his competitive nature will be an asset for the Sharks in season 2016.  Winton has endured a slightly interrupted pre-season whilst negotiations have taken place and coach Wiley will look to build his program gradually over the next month.

Winton said that whilst the past month or so has been frustrating, he is now super excited to come and play for the Sharks, while Wiley said, “Everyone at the East Fremantle Football Club would like to take the opportunity to wish Rory and his family all the best and thank him for his contribution to the Sharks over his 5 years at the Club”.

“ I’m over the moon to get a young, developing tall defender, who will add value to our list.  Having coached Dylan in the State 16’s I know he is a natural defender, who can not only shut down but also win his own ball and create offensively, which will be very important moving forward.”

Dylan Winton Bio

Born: 1996

Junior Club: Halls Head JFC

State Representative: 16’s (2012), 18’s (2013/14)

League Debut: Round 22 v South Fremantle (as a 17 year old)

League Games: 18