Elijah Hewett

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Elijah Hewett
Personal information
Full name Elijah Hewett
Date of birth 24 July 2004
Original team(s) Caversham /Swan Districts Football Club
Draft 14th overall, 2022 (West Coast)
Height 186 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight 86 kg (190 lb)
Position(s) Defender/Midfielder
Club information
Current club West Coast
Number 8
Playing career1
YearsClubGames (Goals)
2023– West Coast 12 (4)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 21, 2023.
Career highlights
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Elijah Hewett (born 24 July 2004) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League (AFL).

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Early career

Hewett started his career at the local Caversham Football Club. [1] Swan Districts recruited him and he developed in their underage program in 2021. [2] He played nine senior WAFL games in 2022 for Swan Districts, and was selected for Western Australia in the national Under 18 championships. [1]

AFL career

Hewett was selected at Pick 14 in the 2022 National Draft by the West Coast Eagles. [3] He made his AFL debut in round 2 of the 2023 AFL season against Greater Western Sydney. [4]

Statistics

Statistics are correct to the end of Round 18 2023
Legend
  G  
Goals
  K  
Kicks
  D  
Disposals  
  T  
Tackles
  B  
Behinds  
  H  
Handballs  
  M  
Marks
SeasonTeamNo.GamesTotalsAverages (per game)
GBKHDMTGBKHDMT
2023 West Coast 8924505310318130.20.45.55.811.32.01.4
Career924505310318130.20.45.55.811.32.01.4


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References

  1. 1 2 "Elijah Hewett | AFL". westcoasteagles.com.au. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
  2. WAFC, Ahmad Al Moustafa-. "Swan Districts AFL Draftee – Elijah Hewett". Swan Districts Football Club. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
  3. "This WA star is the draft's biggest wildcard. Four clubs are keen - one might trade". Fox Sports. 27 November 2022. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
  4. "Prized Eagles draftee LOCKED IN for AFL debut". PerthNow. 24 March 2023. Retrieved 25 July 2023.