Elijah Hewett

Elijah Hewett
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
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Elijah Hewett (born 27 May 2004) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League (AFL).

Early career

Hewett 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

Hewett 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

Statistics are correct to the end of Round 18 2023
Legend
  G  
 Goals
  K  
 Kicks
  D  
 Disposals 
  T  
 Tackles
  B  
 Behinds 
  H  
 Handballs 
  M  
 Marks
Season Team No. Games Totals Averages (per game)
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

References

  1. ^ a b "Elijah Hewett | AFL". westcoasteagles.com.au. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
  2. ^ WAFC, Ahmad Al Moustafa-. "Swan Districts AFL Draftee – Elijah Hewett". Swan Districts Football Club. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
  3. ^ "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.
  4. ^ "Prized Eagles draftee LOCKED IN for AFL debut". PerthNow. 24 March 2023. Retrieved 25 July 2023.