Josh Weddle

Josh 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
Personal information
Full name Joshua Weddle
Date of birth (2004-05-25) 25 May 2004
Original team(s) Oakleigh Chargers(NAB League)/Templestowe Dockers / St Mary’s GJFC (YJFL)
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 37
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2023– Hawthorn 17 (4)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2023.

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 also transferred to Carey Grammar (after previously attending Eltham High), playing for both Carey and Oakleigh during his draft year. 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 affliciated 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.[5][6]

Statistics

Updated as of the end of 2023.[7]

Legend
  G  
 Goals
  K  
 Kicks
  D  
 Disposals 
  T  
 Tackles
  B  
 Behinds 
  H  
 Handballs 
  M  
 Marks
Season Team No. Games Totals Averages (per game) Votes
G B K H D M T G B K H D M T
2023Hawthorn37 174013515929487230.20.07.99.417.35.11.41
Career 174013515929487230.20.07.99.417.35.11.41

Honours and achievements

Individual

References
  1. https://www.examiner.com.au/story/8205518/weddle-shows-rising-star-form-in-launceston/
  2. https://central.rookieme.com/afl/player/josh-weddle/
  3. https://www.hawthornfc.com.au/news/1252684/hawks-land-another-top-20-pick-with-weddle
  4. https://www.hawthornfc.com.au/news/1338059/weddle-receives-rising-star-nod
  5. https://www.hawthornfc.com.au/news/1338059/weddle-receives-rising-star-nod
  6. https://www.afl.com.au/news/932255/high-flying-hawthorn-hawk-josh-weddle-secures-rising-star-nom
  7. "Josh Weddle's Stats". AFL Tables. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
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