Josh Weddle

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Josh Weddle
Personal information
Full name Joshua Weddle
Date of birth (2004-05-25) 25 May 2004 (age 20)
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
YearsClubGames (Goals)
2023– Hawthorn 42 (14)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2024.
Career highlights
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Joshua Weddle (born 25 May 2004) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the Hawthorn Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).

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Early career

Josh 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

He 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

Updated as of the end of 2024. [6]

Legend
  G  
Goals
  K  
Kicks
  D  
Disposals  
  T  
Tackles
  B  
Behinds  
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Handballs  
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Marks
SeasonTeamNo.GamesTotalsAverages (per game) Votes
GBKHDMTGBKHDMT
2023 Hawthorn 37174013515929487230.20.07.99.417.35.11.41
2024 Hawthorn 232510819915535499440.40.38.06.214.24.01.83
Career42148334314648186670.30.28.07.515.44.41.64

Honours and achievements

Individual

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References

  1. Shaw, Rob (23 May 2023). "Hawks teenager Josh Weddle named AFL round 10 Rising Star". The Examiner . Retrieved 6 June 2024.
  2. "#28 Josh Weddle". R Central. 2023. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
  3. "Hawks land another top 20 pick with Weddle". Hawthorn Football Club . 28 November 2022. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
  4. 1 2 "Weddle receives Rising Star nod". Hawthorn Football Club . 22 May 2023. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
  5. "High-flying Hawk secures Rising Star nom". Australian Football League . 22 May 2023. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
  6. "Josh Weddle's Stats". AFL Tables. Retrieved 20 May 2023.