Speculation Josh Weddle [OOC 2026] - Essendon offer huge contract

[Andronicus]

SEN reporting that Weddle was spotted at a library reading a history of Essendon type of book

Hopefully it was a very outdated edition.

 

[joey_jo_jo]

We'll just make him captain.

That's the secret sauce.

Cant be worse than the current captain I guess. Weddle looks like he can address his teammates with a larger vocabulary than monosyllabic grunts and screeches.

 

[joey_jo_jo]

Hopefully it was a very outdated edition.

A 2012 edition I believe.

 

[SSSSSS]

but but his pawents are in the powice

Hey that was a reach.

It's the rusted on North family you've gotta worry about. Would be sacrilege to play for the Bombers.

 

[Duckworth]

here it is: https://www.afl.com.au/news/1456108...ract-call-after-essendon-bombers-huge-offer#/

Welcome to Essendon.

 

[dean33]

Must say would be funny if merrett ends up staying and weddle goes to bombers

 

[astrowizzle]

Unlikely but no harm in asking the question.

Plays for the Hawks and loves it.
Grew up a North supporter.
Parents both on the police force so probably not too keen on going to a club with Essendon's recent history.

A lot of odds stacked against your favour but it's a chance.

Most of your supporters weren't even born then it's not so recent anymore

 

[matey]

What I reckon would be a classic is Merrett walks to the Hawks in 2 years for nothing, Weddle signs a long term contract and stays ….. and the Hawks 2026 draftees turn out better than the Bombers 2026 crop!

 

[SSSSSS]

Most of your supporters weren't even born then it's not so recent anymore

Weddle was.

 

[boncer34]

Weddle was.

And hes still not signed with the Hawks because of Essendon.

 

[Ashman23]

It's a shame, I'll miss him, I hope he plays well at his new club.

Thanks Josh, all the best mate.

 

[Blackhawk42]

SEN reporting that Weddle was spotted at a library reading a history of Essendon type of book

Story checks out.



In all seriousness though, Josh signing a contract extension next year sometime to remain a Hawk is the most certain I've been since Newcombe and Moore re-signed. It'll happen.

 

[MadMaxx]

here it is: https://www.afl.com.au/news/1456108...ract-call-after-essendon-bombers-huge-offer#/

Welcome to Essendon.

Written by the EFC Mouthpiece

 

[boncer34]

Written by the EFC Mouthpiece

Cal has a direct line to Mitchell lol

 

[SSSSSS]

Josh was barely 5 months old when Essendon last won a final.

 

[boncer34]

Josh was barely 5 months old when Essendon last won a final.

And hes still not signed with the Hawks because of Essendon.

 

[BIGHAWK23]

Cal has a direct line to Mitchell lol

And Rosa has a hand up Cal
And Welsh has the strings above him

 

[SSSSSS]

Quite a few of that draft class remain unsigned going into 2026.

Wardlaw
Micalhanney
Ollie Hollands
Ed Allan
Tsatas
Jhye Clark
Brayden George
Gruzewski
Cam Mackenzie
Hustwaite
Weddle
Caminiti
Elijah Hewett

Few pay rises on the cards. Pretty good draft class so far.

 

[boncer34]

And Rosa has a hand up Cal
And Welsh has the strings above him

Incorrect.

 

[Duckworth]

Josh was barely 5 months old when Essendon last won a final.

Stay on topic.

 

[SSSSSS]

Stay on topic.

Josh Weddle [OOC 2026] - Essendon offer huge contract​

 

[cobra land]

What I reckon would be a classic is Merrett walks to the Hawks in 2 years for nothing, Weddle signs a long term contract and stays ….. and the Hawks 2026 draftees turn out better than the Bombers 2026 crop!

Then you woke up with your hand on it...

 

[Hawks_Footy]

Good on the dons for having a crack, looks like they might've finally realised the name of the game is recruiting players to your club to try and get better..

 

[matey]

Then you woke up with your hand on it...

Like you and most of the Bomber fans on here! But let’s see who’s prediction is closer let’s revisit

 

[boncer34]

Good on the dons for having a crack, looks like they might've finally realised the name of the game is recruiting players to your club to try and get better..

Essendon bought in more players during the trade period than Hawthorn.