Elijah Hewett (born 27 May 2004) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League (AFL).
Elijah Hewett | |||
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Personal information | |||
Full name | Elijah Hewett | ||
Date of birth | 27 May 2004 | ||
Original team(s) | Caversham /Swan Districts Football Club | ||
Draft | 14th overall, 2022 (West Coast) | ||
Height | 186 cm (6 ft 1 in) | ||
Weight | 86 kg (190 lb) | ||
Position(s) | Defender/Midfielder | ||
Club information | |||
Current club | West Coast | ||
Number | 8 | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
2023– | West Coast | 14 (4) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2024. | |||
Career highlights | |||
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Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
Early career
editHewett started his career at the local Caversham Football Club.[1] Swan Districts recruited him and he developed in their underage program in 2021.[2] He played nine senior WAFL games in 2022 for Swan Districts, and was selected for Western Australia in the national Under 18 championships.[1]
AFL career
editHewett was selected at Pick 14 in the 2022 National Draft by the West Coast Eagles.[3] He made his AFL debut in round 2 of the 2023 AFL season against Greater Western Sydney.[4]
Statistics
edit- Statistics are correct to the end of Round 18 2023
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Disposals | T
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Behinds | H
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Handballs | M
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Marks |
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G | B | K | H | D | M | T | G | B | K | H | D | M | T | ||||
2023 | West Coast | 8 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 50 | 53 | 103 | 18 | 13 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 5.5 | 5.8 | 11.3 | 2.0 | 1.4 |
Career | 9 | 2 | 4 | 50 | 53 | 103 | 18 | 13 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 5.5 | 5.8 | 11.3 | 2.0 | 1.4 |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Elijah Hewett | AFL". westcoasteagles.com.au. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
- ^ WAFC, Ahmad Al Moustafa-. "Swan Districts AFL Draftee – Elijah Hewett". Swan Districts Football Club. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
- ^ "This WA star is the draft's biggest wildcard. Four clubs are keen - one might trade". Fox Sports. 27 November 2022. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
- ^ "Prized Eagles draftee LOCKED IN for AFL debut". PerthNow. 24 March 2023. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
External links
edit- Elijah Hewett's profile on the official website of the West Coast Eagles
- Elijah Hewett's playing statistics from AFL Tables