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Arch-Rivals' Bid Fails as AFL Young Gun Re-Signs

Weddle chose loyalty and Hawthorn’s premiership goal over a $10 million seven-year offer from Essendon, securing his place through 2030 with a four-year extension.

Summary by The West Australian
Hawthorn have secured Josh Weddle on a four-year contract extension, after Essendon put a monster seven-year offer to the Hawks young gun.
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Rival’s bitter trade bomb fails as AFL young gun re-signs

The warring clubs are throwing off-field punches but neither have landed a body blow ... yet.

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Arch-rivals' bid fails as AFL young gun re-signs

Hawthorn have secured Josh Weddle on a four-year contract extension, after Essendon put a monster seven-year offer to the Hawks young gun.

·City of Perth, Australia
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Hawks stars happy Weddle knocked back Dons interest

Hawthorn's Jack Ginnivan and Nick Watson are excited that Josh Weddle signed a contract extension, with Essendon offering him big money.

·Sydney, Australia
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Zero HangerZero Hanger

"Best yet to come": Hawthorn gun denies arch-rival interest to sign long-term

Hawthorn youngster Josh Weddle has penned a four-year extension, committing to the club until the end of 2030.

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Fox Sports AustraliaFox Sports Australia

AFL Daily: In-demand star set to sign new deal; delisted Blue’s big step in bid for lifeline

Hawthorn and star Josh Weddle are reportedly putting the finishing touches on a bumper contract extension, while the AFL has defended its latest Opening Round move.

·Australia
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Sydney Morning Herald broke the news in Sydney, Australia on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
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