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Joshua 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, 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.
AFL career
He was the eighteenth selection in the 2022 AFL draft by Hawthorn. 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.
After his fourth game, Weddle was awarded a Rising Star nomination for his effort in the game against West Coast in Tasmania.
After his debut season, Weddle inherited the famous number 23 guernsey of Hawthorn.
Statistics
Updated as of the end of 2024.
Honours and achievements
Hawthorn
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
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- Filmografi Steve McQueen
- Josh Weddle
- Eric Weddle
- 2022 AFL draft
- Ed Allan
- 2024 Hawthorn Football Club season
- Jhye Clark
- Reuben Ginbey
- Elijah Hewett
- Caleb Mitchell
- Carey Baptist Grammar School
