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After his fourth game, Weddle was awarded a Rising Star nomination for his effort in the game against {{AFL WCE}} in Tasmania.<ref>https://www.hawthornfc.com.au/news/1338059/weddle-receives-rising-star-nod</ref><ref>https://www.afl.com.au/news/932255/high-flying-hawthorn-hawk-josh-weddle-secures-rising-star-nom</ref> |
After his fourth game, Weddle was awarded a Rising Star nomination for his effort in the game against {{AFL WCE}} in Tasmania.<ref>https://www.hawthornfc.com.au/news/1338059/weddle-receives-rising-star-nod</ref><ref>https://www.afl.com.au/news/932255/high-flying-hawthorn-hawk-josh-weddle-secures-rising-star-nom</ref> |
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== Statistics == |
== Statistics == |
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Revision as of 08:36, 7 December 2023
| 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)/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 | 23 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2023– | Hawthorn | 17 (4) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2023. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Josh Weddle (born 25 May 2004) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the Hawthorn Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).
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]
After his debut season, Weddle inherited the famous number 23 guernsey of Hawthorn.
Statistics
Updated as of the end of 2023.[7]
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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 |
| Career | 17 | 4 | 0 | 135 | 159 | 294 | 87 | 23 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 7.9 | 9.4 | 17.3 | 5.1 | 1.4 | 1 | ||
Honours and achievements
Individual
- AFL Rising Star nominee: 2023
- Hawthorn mark of the year: 2023
- Hawthorn most promising player: 2023
References
- ^ https://www.examiner.com.au/story/8205518/weddle-shows-rising-star-form-in-launceston/
- ^ https://central.rookieme.com/afl/player/josh-weddle/
- ^ https://www.hawthornfc.com.au/news/1252684/hawks-land-another-top-20-pick-with-weddle
- ^ https://www.hawthornfc.com.au/news/1338059/weddle-receives-rising-star-nod
- ^ https://www.hawthornfc.com.au/news/1338059/weddle-receives-rising-star-nod
- ^ https://www.afl.com.au/news/932255/high-flying-hawthorn-hawk-josh-weddle-secures-rising-star-nom
- ^ "Josh Weddle's Stats". AFL Tables. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
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