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| Full name | Josh Hill | ||
| Date of birth | 19 January 1989 | ||
| Place of birth | Subiaco, Western Australia, Australia | ||
| Original team | Claremont (WAFL) | ||
| Draft | 61st overall, 2006 National Draft (Western Bulldogs) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
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Josh Hill (born 19 January 1989) is a former professional Australian rules football player. He played for the Western Bulldogs and West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League (AFL).
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Playing Career in AFL
Josh Hill grew up in Broome, a town in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. He later moved to Perth and went to Trinity College. He was part of the Claremont team in the West Australian Football League (WAFL), but he did not play any senior games for them.
Western Bulldogs Years
The Western Bulldogs picked Josh Hill in the 2006 National Draft. He was the 61st player chosen overall. He played his first AFL game in 2007 against the West Coast Eagles. In 2008, he was nominated for the AFL Rising Star award, which recognizes talented young players.
In 2009, Josh had a great season. He played 23 games and kicked 33 goals. He was a strong player in the forward line. However, in 2010 and 2011, he found it harder to play his best. He played 24 games in those two seasons and kicked 26 goals.
West Coast Eagles Years
In October 2011, Josh Hill moved to the West Coast Eagles. He made his debut for the Eagles in 2012 and scored three goals in his first game. He also kicked three goals in his second game for the team.
Josh played for the West Coast Eagles until the end of the 2017 season. After that, he was no longer part of the team.
About Josh Hill's Life
Josh Hill has family connections to other AFL players. He is the second cousin of Stephen Hill, who played for Fremantle, and Bradley Hill, who played for St Kilda.
Josh Hill is married to Jo Duffy. They got married in November 2021. He also has children.
