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PLAYERS / ELIJAH HEWETT
Updated 17 May 2026

Elijah Hewett

·Bye Rd 12
MID
Price $279kBE 41Owned Bye Rd 12Avg 40.5
ROOKIEBIBLEVerdict
✕ AVOID

Hewett posted 28 against Richmond in a competitive 11-point loss — West Coast had the ball and contested the game, which makes this even worse. His third straight sub-40 performance and cash gen is burning at -$3,510/wk. The WAFL calls are justified. At $279.1k he's still overpriced for what he's delivering and the downward price spiral continues. Trade immediately — every week you hold is more value destroyed.

Signals1/3 · Weak alignment
Form
Stable
Trajectory
-$3k/wk
Consistency
No data
Recent formSeason avg 41
28
58
24
Comparable PicksWhy this comparison · Same primary position (MID), ±$200k price band

Elijah Hewett

MID

Hamish Davis

MID
Form
R5
52
R6
24
R7
58
R8
28
R5
59
R6
50
R7
43
R8
65
R9
55
R10
74
Pricing
Price$279k
Price$279k
Breakeven41
Breakeven41
Cash/wk+$-3k
Cash/wk+$3k

Decision

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Form, breakeven, and a comparable replacement weighed up.

Intel feed

Recent intel

Role Change· T3

Elijah Hewett dropped to the WAFL for R9 — demoted after two poor weeks. Community notes he had an interrupted preseason and lacks tank right now. Multiple commenters say he needs a WAFL run to rebuild form despite being signed for 5 years.

Community Intel· T3

Elijah Hewett's value is debated — some defend the pick 14 selection in 2022 and see strong potential, but concerns about injury history and inconsistent form this year are noted. The jury is described as still out by multiple commenters.

Injury Watch· T3

Elijah Hewett's form and injury run questioned in context of whether clubs would actually pursue him as a trade target. Commenters note he received first contract offer from West Coast but question marks over form and fitness remain.

Community Intel· T3

West Coast have tabled a 5-year deal worth ~k/season to Elijah Hewett (21yo). Despite 3 disposals in the derby and ongoing injury history, the club clearly values him as a cornerstone of their future plans.

Community Intel· T3

Elijah Hewett was shockingly bad vs Freo — just 3 touches and 3 tackles from 7 centre bounce attendances, 0 clearances from 68% TOG. Rated in the worst performers despite attending 7 CBAs.

Community Intel· T3

Elijah Hewett went missing vs Freo playing forward — had minimal impact in 68% TOG. Author suggests a stint in the WAFL is needed to regain confidence given ongoing injury setbacks.

Vest Risk· T3

Elijah Hewett criticised across R6 and R7 discussions. In R6 had only 3 disposals and described as invisible. R7 comments say he needs to return to WAFL for continuity and form. Considered a potential delist candidate by year end.

Vest Risk· T3

Elijah Hewett playing in WAFL and community signals he needs a sustained run there before returning to AFL. At least one comment suggests he will be displaced from the AFL side by a strong Gross performance.

Community Questions

What people are asking about Elijah Hewett

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