🔥 Trending Josh Battle: AFL Player Profile and News

Josh Battle is a professional Australian rules footballer currently playing for the Hawthorn Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL) ¹⁶. He is known for his leadership, consistency, and professionalism on and off the field ⁶.

Early Career and Draft

Battle was born on September 1, 1998 ¹. He began his AFL career with the St Kilda Football Club, who drafted him with their second selection and thirty-ninth overall pick in the 2016 national draft ¹⁷. He played for St Kilda for eight seasons before making a significant move ⁷.

Move to Hawthorn

In late 2024, Battle nominated Hawthorn as an unrestricted free agent and joined the club, fulfilling a childhood dream as he was a Hawthorn supporter growing up ⁷. His move to Hawthorn was a notable event in the AFL landscape.

Performance and Recognition

Battle has established himself as a key defender in the AFL. In 2025, his first year with the Hawks, he played all 26 games and achieved elite rankings for his position in disposals per game (18.5) and above-average in intercept possessions per game (6.5) ³. These impressive statistics earned him his first All-Australian selection ³.

Personal Life

Outside of his football career, Josh Battle is a devoted husband to Casey Battle, a content creator, and a proud father to two young daughters ⁶.