Joshua Weddle Biography

The door is ajar for Hawthorn defender Josh Weddle to play a role in September after a positive scan result on Monday.

Weddle has been sidelined since round 16 due to bone stress in his back, but a clear scan has given the Hawk the green light to pursue a return.

Josh Weddle may miss the rest of 2025 after scans discovered bone stress in his back. Weddle had reported soreness after the Hawks' 85-point win over North Melbourne in Launceston.

Josh Weddle signs a two-year contract extension with Hawthorn that will tie him to the club until the end of 2026.

Josh Weddle is the 2023 AFL Rising Star nominee for round 10.

Weddle picked up 28 possessions (five contested), seven marks, 495m gained, kicked two goals, and had eight score involvements in the Hawks' 116-point drubbing of West Coast.

Joshua Weddle makes his AFL debut for Hawthorn at Docklands Stadium with 8 disposals (4 kicks and 4 handballs), 5 marks and 5 tackles in a 29-point loss to the Western Bulldogs.

Hawthorn select Joshua Weddle with pick No.18 in the 2022 National Draft.