Josh Ward was born on 15 August 2003 and is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the Hawthorn Football Club in the Australian Football League.
13 Facts About Josh Ward
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Josh Ward was recruited with the 7th draft pick in the 2021 AFL draft.
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Josh Ward then was selected to play for the Northern Knights in the 2021 NAB League Boys season.
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Josh Ward played well during his time with the Knights, averaging 30.2 disposals and being named the captain in the NAB League Boys Team of the Year.
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Josh Ward was selected as a representative for the Vic Metro squad to play in a match against Vic Country, where he was selected captain of the team and was one of the best on ground, collecting 29 disposals, two goals and eight clearances.
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Josh Ward scored well in the draft combine, running a time of 5:57 in the 2km time trial, the second best time in the country.
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The majority of the media predicted Josh Ward to get selected by Hawthorn in the draft, and this ended up eventuating, with Josh Ward being selected with the Hawks first pick, and 7th overall, in the 2021 AFL draft.
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Josh Ward impressed early in his first pre-season with the Hawks, being named likely by the media to debut in round one.
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Coach Sam Mitchell expressed that Josh Ward had been training at a 'high standard'.
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Josh Ward debuted for the Hawks in their game against North Melbourne opening round of the 2022 AFL season, collecting 13 disposals and three marks.
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Josh Ward received a Rising Star nomination for his performance against West Coast during round 18.
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Josh Ward is the great grandson of former Hawthorn player Alex Lee.
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Josh Ward is currently studying at Monash University with best friend and father figure, Henry Nicholls.