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Shortly after playing 50 straight games since his debut in 2023, Weddle suffered his first long-term injury, with bone stress in his back forcing him to sit on the sidelines for eight games. The youngster made an emphatic return to the field in Hawthorn’s Elimination Final against GWS, sharing his backline responsibilities with run and dash on the wing. He continued his seamless return throughout the finals series and will look to elevate his game once again in 2026.


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