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Josh Ward was named Hawthorn’s Most Improved Player in season 2025. After not being selected in the club’s Opening Round side, the young midfielder was picked the following week and never looked back, capping off a consistent season with a season-high 31 disposals in Hawthorn’s Semi Final win over Adelaide.


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Josh Ward
Josh Ward was named Hawthorn’s Most Improved Player in season 2025. After not being selected in the club’s Opening Round side, the young midfielder was picked the following week and never looked back, capping off a consistent season with a season-high 31 disposals in Hawthorn’s Semi Final win over Adelaide.


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Hawthorn's Most Improved
Years award won:
2025
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NAB Rising Star Nominee
Years award won:
2022

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    Post Game | Josh Ward

    We spoke to Josh Ward after a gritty clash against the Blues.

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    VFL Spotlight RD14 | Josh Ward

    Josh Ward took charge against the Suns racking up an impressive 38 disposals and a goal in the VFL during Round 14.

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Hawthorn Football Club acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the traditional custodians of the lands and water on which we live, learn, work and play. We pay respects to Elders both past and present and stand together with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders of today and tomorrow.