Jacob Wehr (born 5 July 1998) is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for the Greater Western Sydney Giants in the Australian Football League (AFL).

Jacob Wehr
Personal information
Full name Jacob Wehr
Date of birth (1998-07-05) 5 July 1998 (age 26)
Original team(s) Balaklava ,Woodville-West Torrens Football Club
Draft No. 59, 2020 AFL national draft
Debut Round 10, 2022, Greater Western Sydney vs. West Coast, at Giants Stadium
Height 185 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight 75 kg (165 lb)
Position(s) Defender
Club information
Current club Greater Western Sydney
Number 10
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2022–2024 Greater Western Sydney 25 (4)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2024.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Early career

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Wehr grew up playing for Balaklava before moving to Woodville West Torrens because it was part of their recruiting zone.

Wehr had spent two years playing reserves for Woodville-West Torrens when he got promoted to the senior side.[1] He played on the wing and was a member of the side that won the SANFL premiership.

AFL career

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Wehr was recruited with pick 59 in 2020 AFL draft as a mature-aged recruit, but failed to play a senior game in his first year. He was delisted but stayed at the club via the 2022 rookie draft. He made his AFL debut for the Giants against West Coast in round 10, 2022.

After being flattened by an illegal bump in the first game of 2023, Wehr broke his scapula in the second match. He will miss several months of footy.[2]

Statistics

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Updated to the end of the 2024 season.[3]

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
2021 Greater Western Sydney 10 0
2022 Greater Western Sydney 10 10 4 0 87 33 120 36 35 0.4 0.0 8.7 3.3 12.0 2.6 3.5
2023 Greater Western Sydney 10 4 0 0 13 13 26 7 9 0.0 0.0 3.3 3.3 6.6 1.8 2.3
2024 Greater Western Sydney 10 11 0 2 94 59 153 38 21 0.0 0.2 8.5 5.4 13.9 3.5 1.9
Career 25 4 2 194 105 299 81 65 0.2 0.1 7.8 4.2 12.0 3.2 2.6

References

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  1. ^ Beveridge, Riley (16 December 2020). "From No-Wehr". Greater Western Sydney Giants. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
  2. ^ Gabelich, Josh; Garb, Daniel (28 March 2023). "Wehr and tear: Battered Giant out for months, AA pair set to return". AFL Media. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
  3. ^ "Jacob Wehr's player profile at AFL Tables". AFL Tables.
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