Joshua Weddle (born 25 May 2004) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the Hawthorn Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).
| Josh Weddle | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Joshua Weddle | ||
| Date of birth | 25 May 2004 | ||
| Original team(s) | Oakleigh Chargers(NAB League) | ||
| Draft | No. 18, 2022 AFL draft, Hawthorn | ||
| Debut | Round 7, 2023, Hawthorn vs. Western Bulldogs, at Marvel Stadium | ||
| Height | 192 cm (6 ft 4 in) | ||
| Weight | 92 kg (203 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Utility | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Hawthorn | ||
| Number | 23 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2023– | Hawthorn | 42 (14) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2024. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
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| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Early career
editJosh Weddle grew up in Templestowe and learned his football craft at Templestowe Dockers in the Yarra Junior Football League,[1] before transferring to St Marys GJFC and then being selected for the Oakleigh Chargers. He transferred to Carey Baptist Grammar School for year 12 (after previously attending Eltham High School), playing for both Carey and Oakleigh during his draft year in 2022. He played all four National Championship games for Vic Metro, where it saw him named in the All Australian side at full back.[2]
AFL career
editHe was the eighteenth selection in the 2022 AFL draft by Hawthorn.[3] He has been described as a player with strong aerial ability and sound defensive craft
After some strong performances for Hawthorn's affiliated club Box Hill Hawks, Weddle made his debut against Western Bulldogs at Docklands Stadium in round 7 2023.[4]
After his fourth game, Weddle was awarded a Rising Star nomination for his effort in the game against West Coast in Tasmania.[4][5]
After his debut season, Weddle inherited the famous number 23 guernsey of Hawthorn.
Statistics
editUpdated as of the end of 2024.[6]
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| Season | Team | No. | Games | Totals | Averages (per game) | Votes | ||||||||||||
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| G | B | K | H | D | M | T | G | B | K | H | D | M | T | |||||
| 2023 | Hawthorn | 37 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 135 | 159 | 294 | 87 | 23 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 7.9 | 9.4 | 17.3 | 5.1 | 1.4 | 1 |
| 2024 | Hawthorn | 23 | 25 | 10 | 8 | 199 | 155 | 354 | 99 | 44 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 8.0 | 6.2 | 14.2 | 4.0 | 1.8 | 3 |
| Career | 42 | 14 | 8 | 334 | 314 | 648 | 186 | 67 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 8.0 | 7.5 | 15.4 | 4.4 | 1.6 | 4 | ||
Honours and achievements
editHawthorn
- McClelland Trophy: 2024
Individual
- 22under22 team: 2024
- AFL Rising Star nominee: 2023
- Hawthorn goal of the year: 2024
- Hawthorn mark of the year: 2023
- Hawthorn most promising player: 2023
References
edit- ^ Shaw, Rob (23 May 2023). "Hawks teenager Josh Weddle named AFL round 10 Rising Star". The Examiner. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
- ^ "#28 Josh Weddle". R Central. 2023. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
- ^ "Hawks land another top 20 pick with Weddle". Hawthorn Football Club. 28 November 2022. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
- ^ a b "Weddle receives Rising Star nod". Hawthorn Football Club. 22 May 2023. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
- ^ "High-flying Hawk secures Rising Star nom". Australian Football League. 22 May 2023. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
- ^ "Josh Weddle's Stats". AFL Tables. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
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