A contested-ball specialist from Western Australia, Sheldrick arrived at the Sydney Swans with pick 18 in the 2021 national draft after winning Claremont's colts best and fairest. The 178cm midfielder took the club's Rising Star award in 2023, then made 2025 his busiest year with 20 senior appearances. Named in the 2026 22Under22 squad, he has played 48 AFL games and kicked 13 goals.