Jacob Wehr (born 5 July 1998) is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for the Greater Western Sydney Giants in the Australian Football League (AFL).
| Jacob Wehr | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Jacob Wehr | ||
| Date of birth | 5 July 1998 | ||
| Original team(s) | Balaklava ,Woodville-West Torrens Football Club | ||
| Draft | No. 59, 2020 AFL national draft | ||
| Debut | Round 10, 2022, Greater Western Sydney vs. West Coast, at Giants Stadium | ||
| Height | 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Weight | 75 kg (165 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Greater Western Sydney | ||
| Number | 10 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2022– | Greater Western Sydney | 25 (4) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2024. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Early career
editWehr grew up playing for Balaklava before moving to Woodville West Torrens because it was part of their recruiting zone.
Wehr had spent two years playing reserves for Woodville-West Torrens when he got promoted to the senior side.[1] He played on the wing and was a member of the side that won the SANFL premiership.
AFL career
editWehr was recruited with pick 59 in 2020 AFL draft as a mature-aged recruit, but failed to play a senior game in his first year. He was delisted but stayed at the club via the 2022 rookie draft. He made his AFL debut for the Giants against West Coast in round 10, 2022.
After being flattened by an illegal bump in the first game of 2023, Wehr broke his scapula in the second match. He will miss several months of footy.[2]
Statistics
editUpdated to the end of the 2024 season.[3]
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Goals | K
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Kicks | D
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Disposals | T
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Tackles |
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Behinds | H
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Handballs | M
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Marks |
| Season | Team | No. | Games | Totals | Averages (per game) | ||||||||||||
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| G | B | K | H | D | M | T | G | B | K | H | D | M | T | ||||
| 2021 | Greater Western Sydney | 10 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | Greater Western Sydney | 10 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 87 | 33 | 120 | 36 | 35 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 8.7 | 3.3 | 12.0 | 2.6 | 3.5 |
| 2023 | Greater Western Sydney | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 26 | 7 | 9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 6.6 | 1.8 | 2.3 |
| 2024 | Greater Western Sydney | 10 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 94 | 59 | 153 | 38 | 21 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 8.5 | 5.4 | 13.9 | 3.5 | 1.9 |
| Career | 25 | 4 | 2 | 194 | 105 | 299 | 81 | 65 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 7.8 | 4.2 | 12.0 | 3.2 | 2.6 | ||
References
edit- ^ Beveridge, Riley (16 December 2020). "From No-Wehr". Greater Western Sydney Giants. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
- ^ Gabelich, Josh; Garb, Daniel (28 March 2023). "Wehr and tear: Battered Giant out for months, AA pair set to return". AFL Media. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
- ^ "Jacob Wehr's player profile at AFL Tables". AFL Tables.
External links
edit- Jacob Wehr's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Jacob Wehr at AustralianFootball.com
