Cody Weightman Biography

The Western Bulldogs re-sign Cody Weightman until the end of 2027.

"When the option presented that I could sign on and stay here it was a simple choice for me and I am really pumped by it," Weightman said.

"We’ve got great history that shows we can damage really late in the season, hopefully we can find our best footy in the next few weeks and give ourselves a chance at September."

Cody Weightman will be sidelined for at least the next six weeks after dislocating his elbow in the Bulldogs' loss to Fremantle in Perth.

Cody Weightman kicks a career-high six goals in his 50th game against North Melbourne at Marvel Stadium.

Cody Weightman is set for a few weeks on the sidelines after breaking his collarbone following a collision with Power big man Sam Hayes.

Cody Weightman has developed a cult following among Western Bulldogs fans but still doesn't feel as though he's cemented his spot in the team's line-up.

Since breaking into the team with a three-goal haul against Port Adelaide in round nine, Weightman has played seven consecutive games, culminating in a career-best four goals against North Melbourne last Sunday.

"I like to have the mindset that I'm not (cemented in the team) because I think that's when I play my best football, when I'm not complacent and I'm doing the desperate stuff," he said.

"I like to hope that I've done a few good things now that have given me a little bit of credit that might keep me in the team, but at the same time I'm approaching it as if I'm playing for my life each week."

Cody Weightman earns the 2021 round 10 NAB AFL Rising Star nomination after gathering 14 disposals kicking 2 goals in the Bulldogs' 111-point win over the Saints.

"The work that Cody's done on his game over the last six months has really paid dividends the last six or seven weeks," Bulldogs' development manager Jamie Maddocks said.

"He's been super consistent and it's great to see him getting his opportunity and taking it with both hands."

Cody Weightman makes his AFL debut for the Western Bulldogs with 9 disposals (5 kicks and 4 handballs), 3 marks and 2 goals in a 42-point win over Essendon.

Draft prospect Cody Weightman says Jack Higgins is a mentor and an inspiration for him.

The pair became close friends through a mutual acquaintance in the sports industry, and Weightman still talks weekly to the young Richmond midfielder.

"His training standards are elite. It's something I try to copy and put into my game," he said.

"He's had people critique him in a lot of ways and he hasn't taken a bar of any of it. He's just forged his own path. We all have people who might doubt us but the way he's gone about it and used it as motivation is something I do as well now."