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Sam says Blicavs…
Welcome Welcome to Hawthorn: Pick 18, Josh Weddle - Round 10, Rising Star!
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Exactly.
I see no point in playing him as a defender at Box Hill.
We know he is elite in that part of the ground.
Get him into the seniors playing as a defender, push someone else up the ground.
Over time Weddle will get a feel for the dynamics upfield the more he rebounds out of the D50.
Maybe then he can make the transition into the midfield/wing, but it's fine by me if he becomes an elite rebounding defender too.
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It's good to hear that Weddle had a very good day out. It seems that way down the line, in 5–6 years, he could replace Sicily. Of course, that's for the far, far future. Anyway, it's going to be a lot of fun this year seeing Weddle expose his VFL opponents with his athletic ability. Hopefully we see him make his debut this season, whether that is early on or late in the season.
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I highly doubt that we want him to replace Sicily when he has the aerobic profile that he does.
We will want him running from end to end, and using his size at stoppages.
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True, but I can envision him floating across the backline and making incredible interceptions over the backs of people like Charlie Curnow. I think Weddle will become our Nik Cox. That athletic, tall, versatile player who can play just about anywhere on the ground. In my opinion, his best position will be a wing role where he can move into the centre. Either way, he is a very exciting talent that comes in a rare physical package, which is why it’s no wonder Sam and Mark McKenzie decided to move up to grab him.
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If he remains a defender then he's essentially the perfect replacement for Frost, albeit a much more skilled version with a bigger tank.
I do wonder if he’ll debut at hbf or on the wing. Hbf is in many ways a lot easier to play and he can actually defend if needed.
There’s something to be said about having a back 6 of all big units (as Geelong has - ie Tom Stewart was the lightest guy in their flag back 6).
Plenty of time to progress up to the wing (which a lot struggle to play well).
There’s something to be said about having a back 6 of all big units (as Geelong has - ie Tom Stewart was the lightest guy in their flag back 6).
Plenty of time to progress up to the wing (which a lot struggle to play well).
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We need to get as many games into Josh this season so hope he debuts this week. Play him on half back line. Will give us extra height as we seemed to lose marking contests down back all day
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God forbid a 18 year doesn't play in his first season of senior football, time to delist.
It wont be long until this pick / trade gets work shopped... hello kornesy!
I'd love to see him get a debut soon
I'd love to see him get a debut soon
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There is no point rushing Weddle, I’m sure internally we know we have a very good player. Let him learn the structures and game plan first, let him start to dominate at vfl level first. Play guys like Ned Long who can possibly make it as big bodied forward of centre players first to see if they can make it
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This is the worst performed Hawthorn side I've seen in 27 years following them and nothing concerns me about Josh Weddle.
The best player over the first two rounds in the entire AFL this season took years to become a best 22 starter in a side that has been a basket case for 4 years. Yes I'm talking about LDU.
The problem right now isn't even the depth. It's the lack of confidence, cohesion and experience. All 3 are fixable with time.
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If he played every game in the back six he would be in pretty quickly. Has a lot to learn as a winger. He has 24 his first week as a defender and I assume he is back on a wing now?
Played in the backline.
After watching the stream on the weekend it looks like he is a fair way away from playing firsts. He struggled to get into the game and didn't
really have any real impact. Let him build into his first season and hopefully by mid year he's finding his confidence and form and is ready to come into the firsts. Hopefully by that time we're playing better and we're not throwing him to the wolves.
really have any real impact. Let him build into his first season and hopefully by mid year he's finding his confidence and form and is ready to come into the firsts. Hopefully by that time we're playing better and we're not throwing him to the wolves.
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Look, with an athletic, versatile player like him, I'd rather Weddle progress gradually instead of being good out of the gate and then not improving for about two years. We all saw how Nik Cox burst onto the scene in 2021, and his name was being thrown around as the second coming of Nick Riewoldt. He hasn't done anything since.
Time to start a “where’s Weddle at?” thread?
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The answer to our problem of the kids struggling is not "play more kids"
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Josh Weddle (18 disposals, 6 marks, 4 tackles)
"Weds had to play a little bit taller at times as a defender this week, but was really strong and had a really solid performance, with some really good one-on-one contests and moments where he was able to get out and run and use his power. He was really impressive, we'll keep him going and his showing some great versatility in the roles that he can play for us."
Does he play this week, or is being named reward for his efforts so far?
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He's now injured and out of the squad
From about 70-100.... then 100 to 0 in the space of one afternoon here in KY....
What happened to him?
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Let’s focus on Weddle guys.
I hope he recovers quickly and is back on the field improving his game - the more game time he can get, the better.
An absolute unit who could be anything once we get him firing.
I hope he recovers quickly and is back on the field improving his game - the more game time he can get, the better.
An absolute unit who could be anything once we get him firing.
What's his injury and how long out?
