Josh Mellington Biography

Josh Mellington has been delisted by Fremantle after a roller-coaster 2013.

The 20-year-old played just one senior match for the Dockers in 2013 to add to his five previous appearances over three seasons at Fremantle.

After managing just one game for Fremantle in 2013 when half the side was rested before the finals, Josh Mellington is seeking a trade from the club.

"He's requested a trade but he's a contracted player so we'll just work through the week and see how it goes," Fremantle's general manager of football Chris Bond said.

Fremantle youngster Josh Mellington is making headway in his return from a serious hamstring injury.

Speaking to the strength and conditioning coaches and the medical staff at the club, they're not going to rush me to get back for one or two extra games," he said.

"I don't want this injury to ever occur again and you need to prevent everything else that comes along with having a soft tissue injury.

"I want to come back physically primed and ready to go at the end of the year."

Josh Mellington makes his AFL debut for Fremantle with 11 disposals (6 kicks and 5 handballs), 4 marks and 2 tackles in a 23-point win over Brisbane.