2023 AFL Fantasy: Josh Weddle

AFL Fantasy Analysis: Josh Weddle was selected at pick 18 in the 2022 AFL Draft by Hawthorn, he was recruited from Oakleigh Chargers.

He plays as a defender and is currently 192cm and 89kg.

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2022 Season
Games: 6
Disposals: 12.8
Marks: 4.5
Tackles: 2.2
Goals: 0

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Weddle is an athletic key defender that is quite strong in marking contests.

Hawthorn National List and Recruiting Manager Mark McKenzie provided a brief update after Weddle was selected.

“He can play a number of positions, and athletically he is really strong – he’s 192cm and has not only high endurance but also speed.” McKenzie said.

Weddle also averaged 15.0 disposals, 3.8 marks and 3.0 tackles from 4 games in the 2022 U18 National Championships.

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Fantasy Impact: Josh Weddle will add quality depth to the Hawthorn defence.

He reads the play well and has a strong ability to intercept mark, he has excellent speed that will assist in ball transition.

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The short term fantasy prospects could be quite decent, Hawthorn are clearly in a development stage that is likely to provide him multiple opportunities at AFL level in 2023. His fantasy scoring output could be quite solid early in his career.

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His long term prospects could be quite good, an intercepting defender type role is likely to provide a strong fantasy scoring output.

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Season long fantasy: Weddle is a consideration when he makes his AFL debut, his fantasy scoring output could be decent along with his ability to play multiple games in 2023.

Single season draft leagues: He’s likely a late round speculative option in single season draft leagues.

DFS: He could be a consideration early especially at a low entry level salary and a favourable defensive role.

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