The Hawthorn Football Club is one of the most successful teams in Australian Rules football. Founded in 1902, they have played in every decade since then and have won an impressive eight premierships during that time. Based out of Mulgrave, Victoria, their supporters are some of the most passionate across Australia and abroad.
The team has also had a great deal of success off-field with their community initiatives that help build strong ties within its local area as well as beyond it’s borders into other states and countries. With a long history filled with many highs and lows, the Hawks will always remain close to hearts for generations to come.
1. Leigh Matthews
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 1969–1985: Hawthorn: 332 (915)
- Years: Club: Games (W–L–D)
- 1986–1995: Collingwood: 224 (125–94–5)
- 1999–2008: Brisbane Lions: 237 (142–92–3)
- Club total: , : 461 (267–186–8)
- , 1997–1998: Representative, Victoria: , 2 (2–0–0)
- 1998: Australia: 2 (1–1–0)
- Representative total: , : 4 (3–1–0)
- Total: : 465 (270–187–8)
- 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1985., 3 Coaching statistics correct as of 2008.
- Playing, , 4× VFL premiership player: 1971, 1976, 1978, 1983, VFL premiership captain: 1983, 8× Peter Crimmins Perpetual Memorial Trophy: 1971, 1972, 1974, 1976–1978, 1980, 1982, VFLPA MVP Award (Leigh Matthews Trophy): 1982, Award renamed in 2002 in Matthews honour, Coleman Medal: 1975, All-Australian team: 1972, 2× VFL Team of the Year: 1982, 1983, 6× Hawthorn leading goalkicker: 1973, 1975, 1981–1984, Hawthorn captain: 1981–1985, AFL Team of the Century, Hawthorn Team of the Century, Championship of Australia Championship: 1971, NFL Night Series championship: 1976, AFC Night Series premiership: 1977, VFL Night Series premiership: 1969, 2× Australian National Football Carnival Championship: 1972, 1975, Captain of Victoria, , Coaching, , 4× AFL premiership coach: 1990, 2001–2003, 3× All-Australian team: 2001–2003, AFL team of the year: 1990, , Hall of Fame, , Australian Football Hall of Fame – Legend status, Hawthorn Hall of Fame – Legend status, Collingwood Hall of Fame, Brisbane Lions Hall of Fame
Leigh Matthews is a well-known Australian footballer who played for Hawthorn and Victoria in the MPNFL. Leigh Matthews was known as "Lethal" due to his powerful play on the field, and he holds the record for most goals scored in a career at 915.
After playing professionally for over 30 years, Leigh Matthews retired from football in 1985. He has since started coaching both amateur and professional teams. Leigh Matthews was inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 2006.
Leigh Matthews played for Collingwood from 1986 to 1995, where he won two premierships and was an All-Australian three times.
After leaving Collingwood, Leigh Matthews had a successful career as a coach with Brisbane Lions, winning two premierships and making four appearances at the AFL finals series.
Leigh Matthews has also been involved in football administration and is currently serving as chairman of the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Also Played For: australian football league
2. Peter Hudson
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 1963–66: New Norfolk: 78 (378)
- 1967–1974; 1977: Hawthorn: 129 (727)
- 1975–1976; 1978–1982: Glenorchy: 81 (582)
- Total: : 288 (1687)
- Years: Club: Games (W–L–D)
- 1975–1976; 1981: Glenorchy: 63(40–23–0)
- 1986–1987: Hobart: 39(24–15–0)
- Total: : 102 (64–38–0)
- 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1981.
- VFL Premiership player: 1971, 4× Coleman Medal: 1968, 1970, 1971, 1977, 2× Hawthorn best and fairest: 1968, 1970, 6× Hawthorn leading goalkicker: 1967–1971, 1977, 2× All-Australian team: 1966, 1969, TANFL Premiership player: 1975, 2× William Leitch Medal: 1978, 1979, New Norfolk best and fairest: 1965, 3× Glenorchy best and fairest: 1976, 1978, 1979, 8× TFL leading goalkicker: 1963–1966, 1975, 1976, 1978, 1979, 4× New Norfolk leading goalkicker: 1963–1966, 4× Glenorchy leading goalkicker: 1975, 1976, 1978, 1979, Australian Football Hall of Fame – Legend status, Tasmanian Football Hall of Fame Icon, Hawthorn Hall of Fame – Legend status, Hawthorn Team of the Century, Tasmanian Team of the Century, Most Ever Goals in VFL/AFL Season (1971)
Peter Hudson was born in 1946 and played for Hawthorn Football Club from 1967 to 1982. He is best known for his goalscoring record, which stands at 1687 goals over 288 games.
Peter Hudson represented Tasmania as a player and also served as the state's coach from 1983 to 1984. In retirement, Peter Hudson has worked as a television commentator and radio presenter.
Since 2011, he has been an ambassador for the Tasmanian Cancer Fund, helping raise awareness about cancer prevention among young people in Tasmania.
Peter Hudson was named Australian of the Year in 2013 for his work promoting social justice through sport Hudson was a premiership player with Glenorchy in 1975 and played for Hawthorn from 1967 to 1971.
He won the Coleman Medal in 1970 and 1971, as well as being voted best and fairest at both clubs. Hudson represented Australia at the international level twice, playing against New Zealand in 1966 and 1969.
After retiring from football, Hudson worked as a sports journalist before becoming an assistant coach with Richmond in 1998. In 2003 he took over as head coach of Essendon but left after one season due to health concerns related to his diabetes diagnosis.
Also Played For: australian rules football
3. Jason Dunstall
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 1985–1998: Hawthorn: 269 (1254)
- 4× VFL/AFL premiership player: 1986, 1988, 1989, 1991, AFLPA MVP: 1992, 3× Coleman Medal: 1988, 1989, 1992, 2× All-Australian team: 1992, 1994, Hawthorn captain: 1995–1998, 4× Peter Crimmins Memorial Trophy: 1988, 1989, 1992, 1993, 12× Hawthorn leading goalkicker: 1986–1996, 1998, Simpson Medal: 1989, E. J. Whitten Medal: 1989, Australian Football Hall of Fame, Hawthorn Hall of Fame – Legend status, Hawthorn Team of the Century
Jason Dunstall is a former full-forward who played 269 games for Hawthorn. He was also a member of the Victoria and Queensland teams, as well as playing for the Allies in one game during his career.
Jason Dunstall is considered to be one of the greatest full-forwards to have ever played the sport, and he holds several records including most goals in a season (1254) and most goals in an individual career (1254).
Jason Dunstall was one of the most successful players in Hawthorn's history, winning 4 premierships and being named MVP 3 times. He also won a Coleman Medal and 2 All-Australian awards, as well as captaining the club for 5 seasons.
After retiring from playing, Jason became involved with the coaching staff at Hawthorn before moving on to other roles in sports administration.
4. Sam Mitchell
Hawthorn Football Club
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 2002–2016: Hawthorn: 307 (67)
- 2017: West Coast: 22 (4)
- Total: : 329 (71)
- Years: Club: Games (W–L–D)
- 2021: Box Hill (VFL): 10 (8–2–0)
- 2022–: Hawthorn: 22 (8–14–0)
- Total: : 32 (16–16–0)
- 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2017., 3 Coaching statistics correct as of 2022.
- 4× AFL premiership player: 2008, 2013–2015, AFL premiership captain: 2008, Brownlow Medal: 2012, 3× All-Australian team: 2011, 2013, 2015, Hawthorn captain: 2008–2010, 5× Peter Crimmins Medal: 2006, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2016, AFL Rising Star: 2003, 2× Lou Richards Medal: 2011, 2015, Herald Sun Player of the Year: 2011, VFL premiership player: 2001, J.J. Liston Trophy: 2002, Col Austen Trophy: 2002
Sam Mitchell played 307 games for Hawthorn between 2002 and 2016, including 67 in 2017. He was a dual premiership player with Hawthorn in 2012 and 2013, as well as winning the club's best and fairest award in 2006.
Mitchell has also represented Australia at international level, playing 22 matches between 2007 and 2018. After spending two years out of the game due to injury, he signed with West Coast on a one-year deal for 2019.
Sam Mitchell is one of the most decorated players in AFL history, winning four premierships and captaincy of Melbourne in 2008.
He was also an All Australian three times and Brownlow Medalist in 2012. After a successful coaching career with Hawthorn, Box Hill (VFL) and Carlton, he will be returning to Melbourne as senior coach for the 2020 season.
With such a stellar playing career behind him, it's sure that Sam Mitchell will continue to make an impact on the game well into his retirement years.
Also Played For: box hill hawks football club
5. Col Austen
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 1940–1943, 1946–1949: Hawthorn: 85 (0)
- 1950–1952: Richmond: 51 (1)
- Total: : 136 (1)
- 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1952.
- Playing, , Brownlow Medal: 1949, Hawthorn best and fairest: 1949, 2× VFL seconds premiership captain: 1954, 1955, Gardiner Medal: 1953, , Coaching, , 2× VFL seconds premiership coach: 1954, 1955
Col Austen was born in 1920 and played for Hawthorn between 1940-1943 and 1950-1952. He is best known for his time at Richmond, where he enjoyed a lengthy career from 1950 to 1995.
Col Austen was an integral part of the Hawks teams that made it all the way to three consecutive Grand Finals, winning two premierships along the way. In 1995, aged 74, Col Austen passed away after a long battle with illness.
Col Austen was a talented football player and coach who represented his country at the highest level. After playing for Hawthorn in the VFL, he led them to two premierships as captain of their reserves team before joining Fitzroy as senior coach in 1954.
He achieved great success with this club, winning three successive Second Division titles between 1956 and 1958, before moving on to Sydney where he coached the Swans to back-to-back Grand Final appearances in 1963 and 1964.
In 1969 Col Austen returned to Melbourne as head coach of North Melbourne but could not save them from relegation that season; after another unsuccessful stint with St Kilda over the next few years, he retired from coaching at the age of 70 in 1977.
6. Graham Arthur
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 1955–1968: Hawthorn: 232 (201)
- Years: Club: Games (W–L–D)
- 1964–1965: Hawthorn: 36 (17–19–0)
- 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1968., 3 Coaching statistics correct as of 1965.
- VFL premiership captain: 1961, 3× Hawthorn best and fairest: 1955, 1958, 1962, Hawthorn captain: 1960–1968, Australian Football Hall of Fame, Hawthorn Hall of Fame – Legend status, Hawthorn Team of the Century – Captain
Graham Arthur played for Hawthorn for over 20 years, becoming one of the club's all-time greats. He represented Victoria at interstate level, and won a championship with them in 1964.
After retiring from playing, Arthur coached Hawthorn for six seasons. Graham Arthur is one of the most decorated players in the history of the Hawthorn Football Club. He played a pivotal role in the club's premiership win in 1961 and was captain of the team from 1960 to 1968.
Arthur also won three best and fairests with Hawthorn and was a member of the team that reached the 1961 interstate grand final. He also represented Australia at international level on several occasions.
Arthur is currently a coach with the club's reserves team and is highly respected within the football community.
He is also a member of the Hawthorn Hall of Fame and the Australian Football Hall of Fame.
7. Brendan Edwards
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 1956–1963: Hawthorn: 109 (29)
- 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1963.
- VFL premiership player: 1961, Hawthorn best and fairest: 1960, Hawthorn Hall of Fame
Brendan Edwards was born in 1936 and played for Hawthorn in the VFL during the early 1960s. Edwards was a big forward and was known for his strong marking and tough play.
Edwards died in 2021 after a long and successful career in the VFL and AFL. Edwards was one of the most decorated players in Hawthorn's history, winning three premierships and two best and fairest awards.
He is also one of the club's most popular players, with a large following both at home and abroad. Edwards is currently the club's football boss and remains a popular figure in the community.
8. Roy Simmonds
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 1950–1961: Hawthorn: 192 (78)
- Years: Club: Games (W–L–D)
- 1973: Hawthorn: 1 (0–1–0)
- 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1961.
- Hawthorn best and fairest: 1956, Hawthorn Team of the Century
Roy Simmonds was born in 1928 in England and played for Cohuna in the Victorian Football League (VFL). He was a key player for the club and was a member of their premiership team in 1954.
Roy Simmonds played for Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL) from 1954 to 1957 and was a member of their premiership team in 1955. He then moved to North Melbourne and played for them until 1961.
Roy Simmonds was a very important player for North Melbourne and was a member of their premiership team in 1961. He then moved to West Coast in 1962 and played for them until 1964. Roy Simmonds then returned to Melbourne and played for them until 1966.
He then moved to St Kilda and played for them until 1969. Roy Simmonds then moved to Collingwood and played for them until 1972. He then moved to the Western Bulldogs and played for them until 1975. Roy Simmonds then retired from football and moved to Melbourne.
He died in 2008. Roy Simmonds is remembered as one of the best players in the history of the Victorian Football League (VFL).
He was a very dominant player and is considered to be one of the best forwards of all time. Roy Simmonds was a very hard worker and was always willing to give his best performance in every game.
He was a very skillful player and was able to score many goals during his career. Roy Simmonds is remembered as one of the most famous and popular football players of all time. He was a very popular player and is still remembered by many people today.
9. Alec Albiston
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 1936–42; 1945–49: Hawthorn: 170 (383)
- 1950: North Melbourne: 7 (6)
- Total: : 177 (389)
- Years: Club: Games (W–L–D)
- 1947–1949: Hawthorn: 57 (12–45–0)
- 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1950.
- 2× Hawthorn best and fairest: 1941, 1946, 4× Hawthorn leading goalkicker: 1939, 1941, 1942, 1945, Hawthorn captain: 1947–1949, Hawthorn Hall of Fame
Alec Albiston was an Australian rules footballer who played with Hawthorn and North Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL). He was known for his overhead marking and was also a good kick.
Albiston was born in Warrnambool in 1917 and played his first game for Hawthorn in 1936. He played with the club until 1942 and then played for North Melbourne until 1949.
Albiston was a premiership player with Hawthorn in 1945 and also played in the 1948 and 1949 VFL Grand Finals.
He retired from the league in 1950. Alec Albiston died in 1998 at the age of 80. Albiston was a talented goalkicker who played for Hawthorn for over 20 years from 1947 to 1949.
He was a member of the Hawthorn Hall of Fame and the Australian Football Hall of Fame. Albiston was the second leading goalkicker in the Hawthorn premiership team of 1941 and was captain of the club in 1947-1949.
Albiston had a long and successful coaching career, coaching Hawthorn, Footscray, Geelong and Richmond. Albiston was an all-round sportsman, playing first-class cricket for Victoria and Australian Rules football for Hawthorn.
10. Peter Crimmins
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 1966–1975: Hawthorn: 176 (231)
- 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1975.
- VFL premiership player: 1971, Hawthorn captain: 1974–1975, Hawthorn Hall of Fame, Peter Crimmins Medal named in his honour
Peter Crimmins was born on July 8, 1948 in Worcester, Massachusetts. Crimmins attended Assumption College and played American football there. Crimmins was killed in a car accident in September 1976.
Crimmins was 28 years old at the time of his death. Crimmins is buried in Worcester's Forest Hill Cemetery. Crimmins was posthumously inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1984. Crimmins' number, #45, was retired by Assumption College.
Crimmins is the father of actor/singer/writer Tim Crimmins. Crimmins' death has been the subject of several books and articles.
Crimmins played for Hawthorn for over a decade and was a premiership player in 1971. Crimmins was also a captain of the club and was inducted into the Hawthorn Hall of Fame in 2004.
Crimmins was also awarded the Peter Crimmins Medal in 2003, which is awarded to the best and fairest player of the VFL. Crimmins is currently the senior coach of the Box Hill Hawks in the VFL.
11. Stan Spinks
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 1931–1941: Hawthorn: 143 (19)
- 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1941.
- 2× Hawthorn best and fairest: 1932, 1938, Hawthorn Hall of Fame
Stan Spinks was a highly successful Australian rules footballer who played for Auburn in the Victorian Football League (VFL). Spinks was a key player for Auburn during the 1930s, and he was named the club's captain in 1938.
In 1941, Spinks was recruited by the Melbourne Football Club, and he played for the club until 1959. After retiring from football, Spinks worked in a variety of jobs, including as a police officer and a coal miner.
Spinks was inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 1985, and he was also named the VFL's greatest ever player in a poll conducted by the AFL in 1999.
Stan Spinks died aged 91 in 2003 after a long illness. Stan Spinks was a Hawthorn player from 1931-1941 and was a two-time best and fairest winner with the club.
He was a key player on the Hawks' premiership sides in 1932 and 1938 and was inducted into the Hawthorn Hall of Fame in 1978. After finishing his playing career, Stan became a coach with Hawthorn, serving as coach from 1956-1962.
12. John Kennedy Sr.
John Kennedy Sr. was the father of John F. Kennedy, the 35th U.S. president. Kennedy Sr. was assassinated in 1963, just days after his son was elected president.
Kennedy Sr. was a strong advocate for civil rights and helped to shape the Kennedy presidency. He was also a successful businessman and was a major player in the tobacco industry.
Kennedy Sr. is celebrated for his role in the Cuban Missile Crisis and his leadership during World War II. He is also remembered for his efforts to improve the U.S. education system.
Kennedy Sr. was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1964. His son dedicated the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library in Boston to his memory. The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum is open to the public.
John Kennedy Sr. was one of Hawthorn's founding fathers and its first captain. Kennedy was a key player in Hawthorn's early years and helped the club to claim several championships. He was inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 1988.
13. Dermott Brereton
Centre half-forward
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 1982–1992: Hawthorn: 189 (427)
- 1994: Sydney: 7 (7)
- 1995: Collingwood: 15 (30)
- Total: : 211 (464)
- Club, , 5 × VFL/AFL premiership player: 1983, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1991, Peter Crimmins Memorial Trophy: 1985, 2 × VFL Team of the Year: 1986, 1988, 5 × VFL/ AFL night series premiership: 1985, 1986, 1988, 1991, 1992, All-Australian team: 1985, AFL Hall of Fame, Hawthorn Team of the Century
Dermott Brereton is a former Australian rules football player who played for Hawthorn and Sydney. He was also part of the Australian team that won the World Cup in 1994.
Brereton is a powerful and accurate centre half-forward. He is known for his hard hitting and creative play on the field. Brereton retired from professional football in 1997.
He now coaches junior footballers in Melbourne. Brereton was born in 1964 in Frankston, Victoria. He attended Frankston High School and played for the local club, Frankston Rovers, before being drafted by Hawthorn in 1982.
He played 189 games for Hawthorn, scoring 427 goals. He also played seven games for Sydney in 1995. After retiring from professional football, Brereton became a football coach. He is currently the assistant coach of the Melbourne Football Club's under-18s team.
Brereton was inducted into the Hawthorn Football Club's Hall of Fame in 2009. Brereton is married and has two children. He currently lives in Melbourne.
14. John Platten
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 1981–1985, 1998: Central District: 107 (254) [2]
- 1986–1998: Hawthorn: 258 (228)
- Total: : 365 (482)
- 4 x VFL/AFL premiership player (1986, 1988, 1989, 1991), Magarey Medalist 1984, 2 x Central District best and fairest (1984, 1985), 2 x Hawthorn best and fairest (1987, 1994), Brownlow Medalist (1987), 5 x All-Australian team (1985-1988, 1992), VFL Team of the Year (1986-1989), Australian Football Hall of Fame, South Australian Football Hall of Fame, Hawthorn Team of the Century - (forward pocket), Hawthorn Hall of Fame
John Platten is a professional Australian rules footballer who played for Central District and Hawthorn in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was drafted by Hawthorn in the 1981 interstate draft and played for the club until 1998.
He was a member of the South Australian team that won the interstate championship in 1985. John Platten is best known for his time at Hawthorn where he was a vice-captain and club champion in 1998. He also played for South Australia in the Australian Football International Cup in 1995 and 1997.
John Platten was born in South Australia in 1963 and played his junior football for Central District. He made his senior debut for Central District in 1981 and was a part of the team that won the SANFL premiership in 1985. He played for Hawthorn until 1998 and was a vice-captain and club champion in 1998.
John Platten has been a coach since retiring from playing and has been a development coach at Hawthorn since 2000. He has also coached the Central District U18s and the Adelaide Crows U18s. John Platten is married with two children.
15. Peter Knights
Peter Knights played 306 matches for the Hawthorn Football Club between 1962 and 1980, winning the club's best and fairest award on five occasions. Knight was also a part of Hawthorn's 1967 and 1971 premiership teams, and was inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 1988.
After retiring from football, Knight worked as a football commentator for the ABC and Channel Ten. In 2003, Knight was diagnosed with motor neurone disease, and he died in December of the same year. Peter Crimmins was a rover for Hawthorn, playing from 1966 to 1975.
He died of cancer just days after the club's 1976 premiership win The voting system, as of the 2022 AFL season, consists of six coaches and assistants awarding votes after each match; players can receive a maximum of 12 votes per game.
16. Bert Hyde
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 1924: Brunswick (VFA): 10 (5)
- 1925–1935: Hawthorn: 129 (269)
- 1936–1937: Preston (VFA): 27 (34)
- Total: : 166 (308)
- 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1937.
- 5× Hawthorn leading goalkicker: 1926–1930, Recorder Cup: 1936, Hawthorn Hall of Fame
Bert Hyde was a footballer who played for South Brunswick and Monbulk in the Victorian Football League (VFL). Hyde was a dominant player in the VFL during the 1930s, winning three premierships with South Brunswick.
He also represented Victoria at interstate football twice, in 1936 and 1938. Hyde retired from football in 1941, but resumed playing in 1946. He finished his career with Monbulk in 1949. Hyde died in 1989 at the age of 82.
Hyde was a member of the Victorian Football Hall of Fame. He is also a member of the Brunswick East Football Club Hall of Fame. Hyde is regarded as one of the greatest footballers in Victorian history.
Bert Hyde is regarded as one of the greatest goalkickers in VFA/AFL history, amassing 308 goals in a career spanning over three decades.
Hyde was a key player in the Hawthorn dynasty of the 1920s, who won three Recorder Cups and three premierships. He retired at the end of the 1937 season, having played a pivotal role in Hawthorn's success.
After retirement, Hyde became a football coach, leading Preston to three consecutive finals between 1948 and 1950. He died in 1989 at the age of 86 after a long and distinguished career in football.
17. Ian Law
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 1960–1968: Hawthorn: 106 (115)
- 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1968.
- VFL premiership player: 1961, 3× Hawthorn best and fairest: 1961, 1963, 1964, Hawthorn Hall of Fame
Ian Law was born on September 27, 1938 in Richmond, Victoria. He debuted in the Victorian Football League (VFL) with the Old Scotch Amateurs in 1960 and remained with the club until 1968.
In total, Law played 106 games for Hawthorn and scored 115 goals. After finishing his playing career, Law coached Essendon in the 1980s and was the club's Senior Coach from 1992 to 1997. He retired from coaching in 1998 and has since been involved in a number of business ventures.
Law was inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 2004 and the Hawthorn Football Club Hall of Fame in 2006.
He was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia in the 2008 Queen's Birthday Honours for his services to football. Ian Law was born on September 27, 1938 in Richmond, Victoria.
He debuted in the Victorian Football League (VFL) with the Old Scotch Amateurs in 1960 and remained with the club until 1968.
In total, Law played 106 games for Hawthorn and scored 115 goals. After finishing his playing career, Law coached Essendon in the 1980s and was the club's Senior Coach from 1992 to 1997.
He retired from coaching in 1998 and has since been involved in a number of business ventures. Law was inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 2004 and the Hawthorn Football Club Hall of Fame in 2006.
He was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia in the 2008 Queen's Birthday Honours for his services to football.
18. Robert DiPierdomenico
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 1975–1991: Hawthorn: 240 (130)
- 5x VFL premiership 1978, 1983, 1986, 1988-1989, Brownlow Medal: 1986, 3x VFL Team of the Year: 1984, 1986-1987, Australian Football Hall of Fame, VFL/AFL Italian Team of the Century, 4x VFL Night Series Premiership: 1985-1986, 1988, 1991
Robert DiPierdomenico played professional football for over 20 years and was a key player for North Kew (Victoria) in the Victorian State League. In 1998, he moved to the United States to play for the Los Angeles Aztecs in the USISL.
In 2000, he returned to Australia to play for Melbourne Knights in the National Soccer League. In 2002, he moved to the Netherlands to play for FC Utrecht. In 2004, he returned to Australia to play for Melbourne Knights in the National Soccer League.
In 2006, he moved to the United States to play for the Seattle Sounders in the USL First Division. He retired from professional football in 2007. He has since worked as a football coach, most notably coaching the Peres Team for Peace in the 2008 International Cup.
19. Chris Mew
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 1980–1992: Hawthorn: 230 (21)
- 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1992.
- Hawthorn premiership player (1983, 1986, 1988, 1989 and 1991)
Chris Mew is a 61-year-old retired Australian rules footballer who played for Rosebud. He was a prolific goal scorer during his playing career, netting 188 goals in 239 games.
Mew was born in Melbourne in 1961 and played junior football for the Oakleigh Chargers. He made his Australian Football League (AFL) debut with Rosebud in 1985 and went on to play 239 games for the club, scoring 188 goals.
After retiring from playing, Mew moved to Tasmania where he has been an assistant coach with the Tasmanian Devils in the Australian Football League (AFL). Mew has also been a television commentator for AFL matches and has worked as a football commentator for various networks.
Chris Mew is married and has two children. Chris Mew was a Hawthorn premiership player in the 1980s. He was also a member of the Australian national team, playing in the 1982 World Cup. After retiring from playing, Mew worked as a football commentator and colour commentator for Channel Seven.
In 2009, Mew was made an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for his services to sport. He is currently the president of the Hawthorn Football Club.
20. Gary Buckenara
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 1979–1981: Subiaco: 61 (100)
- 1982–1990: Hawthorn: 154 (293)
- Total: : 215 (393)
- Years: Club: Games (W–L–D)
- 1992–1993: Sydney Swans: 25 (3–21–1)
- 1992: New South Wales: 1 (1–0–0)
- 1995–1996: Subiaco: 45 (26–19–0)
- 1995: Western Australia: 1 (0–1–0)
- 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1990.
- 4× VFL Premiership player: (1983, 1986, 1988, 1989), Hawthorn Team of the Century, 3× All-Australian team: (1983, 1985, 1986), VFL Team of the Year 1986, 1988, WA State of Origin captain 1988, 1989, Simpson Medal: (1981 – WA v SA), 2nd Hawthorn best and fairest 1986, (3rd in 1988), 2nd Subiaco best and fairest 1979, 1980, 1981, Subiaco Team of the Century, West Australian Football Hall of Fame, inducted 2004, Hawthorn Hall of Fame, inducted 2010, Western Australian Hall of Champions, inducted 2018
Gary Buckenara is a former professional footballer who played for Subiaco, Hawthorn and Sydney Swans. He is also a coach, having worked at Sydney and Subiaco.
As a player, he was known for his strong marking and goal-kicking. He began his coaching career at Sydney Swans in 1992, before moving to Subiaco the following year.
He was appointed head coach of Sydney Swans in 1995, but was sacked just one year later. He then returned to coaching, this time at Subiaco. He was appointed head coach of the club in 2003, and held the position until he retired in 2007.
He has also served as an assistant coach with the Australian national team. In 2009, he was inducted into the Western Australian Football Hall of Fame. He is currently a commentator for Fox Footy. Gary Buckenara was born on 3 July 1958 in Perth, Western Australia.
21. Don Scott
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 1967–1981: Hawthorn: 302 (133)
- Years: Club: Games (W–L–D)
- 1985: South Adelaide: 6 (0–6–0)
- 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1981.
- 3× VFL premiership player: 1971, 1976, 1978, 2× VFL premiership captain: 1976, 1978, Hawthorn captain: 1976–1980, J.J. Dennis Memorial Trophy: 1973, Hawthorn Team of the Century – Ruck, Australian Football Hall of Fame, Hawthorn Hall of Fame – Legend status
Don Scott was a ruckman for Hawthorn from 1967 to 1981. He played for Victoria from 1974 to 1981 and represented Australia in four international matches.
After retiring from playing, Scott coached Hawthorn and the Sydney Swans. A talented player and captain for South Adelaide, Scott was recognised as one of the best ruckmen in the VFL.
Scott was a three-time premiership player with Hawthorn and a captain of both the club and the Victorian state side. Scott was inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame and the Hawthorn Hall of Fame.
22. Michael Tuck
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 1972–1991: Hawthorn: 426 (320)
- 7× VFL/AFL premiership player: 1976, 1978, 1983, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1991, 4× VFL/AFL premiership captain: 1986, 1988, 1989, 1991, Victorian captain: 1984, 2× All-Australian team: 1979, 1983, 2× VFL Team of the Year: 1983, 1990, AFLPA best captain: 1986, Hawthorn captain: 1986–1991, Australian Football Hall of Fame, Hawthorn Hall of Fame – Legend status, Hawthorn Team of the Century
Michael Tuck was born in 1953 in Berwick, Victoria. He played 426 games for Hawthorn in the AFL from 1972 to 1991, including 11 games for Victoria in the national competition.
He was a regular in the Hawthorn side during their successful period in the early and mid-1980s, and was part of the team that won the 1982 premiership. Tuck also played 11 games for Victoria over the course of his career, including the 1982 Grand Final.
He retired from the AFL in 1991, having played 320 games. Tuck subsequently played 5 games for Victoria in the interstate competition, as well as 11 games for Hawthorn in the VFL. He is currently the assistant coach of Richmond in the AFL. Michael Tuck was inducted into the Hawthorn Hall of Fame in 2010.
In addition to his footballing career, Michael Tuck has been involved in coaching and administration at various levels of the game.
23. Kelvin Moore
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 1970–1984: Hawthorn: 300 (21)
- 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1984.
- 3× VFL premiership player: 1971, 1976, 1978, Peter Crimmins Perpetual Memorial Trophy: 1979, All-Australian team: 1979, Australian Football Hall of Fame, Hawthorn Hall of Fame, Hawthorn Team of the Century
Kelvin Moore was a full back for Hawthorn for over 300 games. Moore was drafted by Hawthorn in 1970 and played for the club until 1984. Moore was a key player for Hawthorn during their premiership years in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Moore was a member of the Australian national team and played in the 1974, 1977 and 1982 World Cups. Moore was also a part of Hawthorn's 1987 premiership team. Moore retired from football in 1984. Moore is now a football commentator for the ABC.
Moore has been awarded the Australian Football Hall of Fame's prestigious Medal of the Order of Australia. Moore is currently the coach of Frankston Peninsula in the Victorian Amateur Football League.
Kelvin Moore was one of the most decorated players in Hawthorn's history, winning three consecutive VFL premierships and being named an all-Australian in 1979.
Moore also played a significant role in Hawthorn's rise to the top of the AFL, being captain of their 1979 Team of the Century and Hawthorn Hall of Fame inductee.
Moore retired from the game in 1984 after a long and successful career. He is now a Hawthorn Hall of Fame member and a revered figure in the club's history.
24. Gary Ayres
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 1978–1993: Hawthorn: 269 (70)
- Years: Club: Games (W–L–D)
- 1995–1999: Geelong: 116 (65–50–1)
- 2000–2004: Adelaide: 107 (55–52–0)
- 2008-2021: Port Melbourne: 244 (160–81–3)
- Total: : 467 (280–183–4)
- 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of Round 2, 2021.
- 5× AFL premiership player: 1983, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1991, 2× Norm Smith Medal: 1986, 1988, Hawthorn captain: 1992–1993, Peter Crimmins Memorial Trophy: 1986, 2× VFA/VFL premiership coach: 2011, 2017, Australian Football Hall of Fame, inducted 1999, Hawthorn Hall of Fame
Gary Ayres was a defender who played for Hawthorn in the AFL for over 27 years. He represented Victoria at State of Origin level 6 times, and was captain of the team for 2 years.
He retired from the AFL in 1993, and has since been involved in coaching at various levels. Gary Ayres is widely respected for his long and successful career in the AFL, and is currently an assistant coach at the Hawthorn Football Club.
Gary Ayres was one of the most successful coaches in AFL history, winning 5 premierships with Hawthorn. Ayres also won 2 Norm Smith Medals, as well as the Peter Crimmins Memorial Trophy.
He is also a two-time VFA/VFL premiership coach. Ayres was inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 1999, and the Hawthorn Hall of Fame in 2017.
25. John Peck
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 1954–1966: Hawthorn: 213 (475)
- 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1966.
- VFL premiership player: 1961, 3× Coleman Medal: 1963–1965, 8× Hawthorn leading goalkicker: 1956, 1958, 1961–1966, Hawthorn captain: 1965, Hawthorn Hall of Fame
John Peck was a talented player who enjoyed a long and successful career with Canterbury Colts. Peck was a powerful ruckman who was able to impact games both on the ground and in the air.
Peck was a member of Hawthorn's premiership-winning side in 1954, and he also represented Victoria in interstate football. Peck played his final season in the VFL in 1982 before retiring from playing football.
Peck passed away in 1993 at the age of 55 after a long and successful career in football. John Peck is remembered as one of the greatest ruckmen in Victorian and Australian football history. Peck's life and career are an inspiration to all footballers.
John Peck's legacy will live on in the hearts of all who have had the privilege of watching him play. John Peck was a true football legend and his memory will be honoured forever.
26. Brian Kann
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 1954–1959: Hawthorn: 57 (0)
- 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1959.
- Hawthorn Football Club Hall of Fame
Brian Kann was a consistent performer for Hawthorn in the 1950s and 1960s. He made his debut in 1954 and played until the end of the 1970 season. Kann was a powerful and accurate forward, who was also a good goal scorer.
He was also a strong and courageous player, who was able to take on opponents head on. Kann was a part of Hawthorn's premiership side in 1964 and was also named in the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 1996. Kann passed away on 21 May 2019 at the age of 85.
Kann played with Hawthorn for five seasons, amassing 57 goals. Kann is a member of the Hawthorn Football Club Hall of Fame. Kann is most notable for his role as a rover and his strong marking. Kann was also a very reliable kick-forward player. Kann retired from the AFL at the end of the 1959 season.
Kann passed away in 2006 at the age of 80. Kann was a very hard-working player and is considered one of the all-time greats of the Hawthorn Football Club.
Kann was a very popular player with his teammates and is remembered fondly by all who knew him. Kann was a very determined player and never gave up on a play.
27. Ted Pool
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 1926–1938: Hawthorn: 200 (230)
- Hawthorn leading goalkicker: 1933
Ted Pool was born in 1905 in Boulder, Western Australia. Pool played football for Kalgoorlie City in the Western Australian National Football League (WANFL) from 1924 to 1936.
He was captain of the team from 1933 to 1936. Pool played in the 1929 and 1930 WANFL Grand Finals, but Kalgoorlie City lost both times.
He also played for Western Australia in the interstate football competition, the Australian National Football Championship, in 1933 and 1934.
Pool played one season of cricket for Western Australia in the 1930/31 season. He retired from football in 1936. Pool moved to Melbourne, Victoria, in 1937 and worked as a sports journalist. He died in 1975. Pool played 200 games for Hawthorn and 230 games for Victoria in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
He was the leading goalkicker for Hawthorn in 1933 with 230 goals. Pool represented Victoria in seven games between 1926 and 1938. He was born in 1926 and died in 1988.
28. Chris Langford
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 1983–1997: Hawthorn: 303 (33)
- 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1997.
- Club, , 4× VFL/AFL premiership player: 1986, 1988, 1989, 1991, 2× All-Australian team: 1987, 1994, Hawthorn captain: 1994, 3× VFL Team of Year: 1987–1989, Australian Football Hall of Fame, Hawthorn Team of the Century, Hawthorn Hall of Fame, , Representative, , E. J. Whitten Medal: 1987, 1993
Chris Langford is a defender who played for Hawthorn in the AFL for over a decade. He was a premiership player with Hawthorn in 1995 and also won a Norm Smith Medal in that year.
He retired from the AFL in 1997 but has continued to play in the VFL. He was inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 2008. He is also a TV sports commentator. Chris Langford is currently the VFL commentator for the Melbourne Demons.
He has two children and lives in Melbourne. Chris Langford is a popular sports commentator and is often seen on TV. He is an ambassador for the Victorian Government's anti-bullying campaign. Langford was a multiple AFL premiership player, captain of Hawthorn, and Hall of Fame inductee.
He was highly regarded as one of the game's best midfielders and was a key figure in the Hawks' four premierships. Langford was also a two-time All-Australian and Hawthorn's most famous player. He retired from the AFL in 2000, but returned to the game in 2006 as captain of the Box Hill Hawks.
Langford was born in Melbourne in 1965 and died in 2016 at the age of 50. He is survived by his wife and two children.
29. Jim Bohan
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 1938–1946: Hawthorn: 131 (145)
- 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1946.
- Hawthorn captain: 1944, 1946, 2× Hawthorn best and fairest: 1943, 1945, 3× Camberwell Best & Fairest: 1951, 52 & 53
Jim Bohan was a talented Australian rules footballer who played with Hawthorn in the Victorian Football League (VFL). He was a versatile player who could play in the back or forward positions.
Bohan was a member of the Hawthorn side that won the 1941 VFL Grand Final. After finishing his playing career, Bohan went on to coach the Hawthorn reserves side. He died in 1967 at the age of 48 after a long battle with cancer.
Bohan was a highly respected figure in the Victorian football community and was widely regarded as one of the best players of his era. Jim Bohan is remembered as one of the most colourful and successful footballers in Hawthorn history.
He will always be remembered as one of the club's all-time greats. Jim Bohan is survived by his wife and two children. Born in 1938, Jim Bohan played football with Hawthorn from 1938 to 1946. He was a Hawthorn captain in 1944 and 1946 and was a 2-time Hawthorn best and fairest winner.
30. John Kennedy Jr.
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 1979–1991: Hawthorn: 241 (211)
- 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1991.
- 4× VFL premiership player (1983, 1986, 1988, 1989), Hawthorn Hall of Fame
John Kennedy Jr. is a 63-year-old American former professional tennis player. He was the son of John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States and first lady Jacqueline Kennedy.
Kennedy Jr. was born in November 1959 in Brookline, Massachusetts. He attended the De La Salle Schools in Concord, California and played for their tennis team. Kennedy Jr. made his professional debut in 1979 and reached the quarterfinals of the Australian Open that year.
He had some notable wins in his career, including a victory over Ivan Lendl in the 1984 French Open final and a victory over Stefan Edberg in the 1990 US Open final.
Kennedy Jr. retired from professional tennis in 1994. He has since worked as a television commentator and served as a special assistant to his father during his presidency.
Kennedy Jr. has two children, Caroline and John III, with his first wife, Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy. He married secondly Lauren Bessette in 2002. Kennedy Jr. was killed in the July 1999 crash of his plane, the Piper Saratoga, which was en route to Martha's Vineyard. He was 35 years old.
31. David Parkin
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 1961–1974: Hawthorn: 211 (21)
- 1975: Subiaco: 8 (2)
- Years: Club: Games (W–L–D)
- 1977–1980: Hawthorn: 94 (57–37–0)
- 1981–1985: Carlton: 120 (79–40–1)
- 1986–1988: Fitzroy: 69 (30–39–0)
- 1991–2000: Carlton: 235 (140–94–1)
- Total: : 518 (306–210–2)
- 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1974., 3 Coaching statistics correct as of 2000.
- VFL Premiership player: (1971), 4x VFL/AFL Premiership coach: (1978), (1981), (1982), (1995), J.J. Dennis Memorial Trophy: (1965), Hawthorn captain: (1969–1973), Subiaco captain: (1975), 4× Jock McHale Medal: (1978, 1981, 1982, 1995), All-Australian team: (1995), VFL Team of the Year: 1982, AFC Night Series premiership: 1977, Carlton Team of the Century, Australian Football Hall of Fame, inducted 2002, Hawthorn Football Club Hall of Fame – Legend status, Carlton Football Club Hall of Fame, Sport Australia Hall of Fame, inducted 2010
David Parkin is a former player and coach of the Carlton Football Club. He played for the club from 1977 to 2000, and has coached the team from 1981 to 1985.
Parkin was a key player for the Hawthorn Football Club during the 1960s and 1970s, and was recognised as one of the best players in the league. Parkin retired from playing in 2000, but continues to coach the Carlton Football Club.
He has won 94 games as coach of the club, and his teams have reached the finals twice. Parkin was born in Melbourne in 1942, and played his first game for the Melbourne High School team in 1961. He went on to play 211 games for the Hawthorn Football Club, and was recognised as one of the best players in the league.
Parkin is a life member of the Hawthorn Football Club, and has since been involved in a number of community projects. He was named a Legend of the AFL in 2014.
Parkin was named the coach of the year in 1985, and has been inducted into the Hawthorn Football Club Hall of Fame. Parkin is a cricket fan, and has also been involved in coaching cricket teams.
Parkin married his wife, Lyn, in 1970. They have three children: two daughters and a son. Parkin is retired from full-time football coaching, but continues to work with the Carlton Football Club in a part-time capacity.
32. Luke Breust
Forward
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 2011–: Hawthorn: 260 (481)
- 3× AFL premiership player: 2013–2015, 2× All-Australian team: 2014, 2018, 4× Hawthorn leading goalkicker: 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2× 22under22 team: 2012, 2013
Luke Breust was born in Temora, New South Wales in 1990. He played junior football for the Temora Football League club, before being drafted by Hawthorn in the 2009 rookie draft.
Breust made his debut for Hawthorn in Round 8, 2011, against St Kilda at Melbourne Cricket Ground. He played a key role in Hawthorn's 2012 premiership victory, and has since played in five more finals series.
In 2018, Breust was named the Hawthorn Captain. He has been a part of the Australian national team since 2011, and played at the 2013 World Cup and the 2017 AFL International Cup. In 2018, Breust was awarded the Ken Hinkley Medal, Hawthorn's highest honour.
He is married and has two children. Luke Breust is a forward, and is known for his strong marking and ability to score goals. Breust is a three-time AFL premiership player with Hawthorn and is a regular member of the Australian national team. Breust is known for his strong marking and goal-kicking.
Breust is in his fourth season with Hawthorn and is expected to be a key player for the club in the future.
33. Ben McEvoy
Midfielder
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 2008–2013: St Kilda: 91 (27)
- 2014–2022: Hawthorn: 161 (79)
- Total: : 252 (106)
- 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of the 2022 season.
- 2× AFL premiership player: 2014, 2015, Hawthorn captain: 2021–2022
Ben McEvoy is a versatile player who has played for both the Murray Bushrangers and Hawthorn in the AFL. He was drafted in the 2007 national draft with the ninth selection and made his debut in 2008 against Fremantle at Telstra Dome.
McEvoy is a strong marksman and has averaged 22.5 disposals and five marks per game in his career. He has also been used as a midfielder, ruckman and forward. McEvoy is contracted to Hawthorn until the end of the 2021 season.
He has been named in the Australian squad for the International Rules Series against Ireland this year.
McEvoy is married with two children. He is a member of the Indigenous All-Stars team and was awarded the Jack Dyer Medal in 2017. McEvoy is a versatile player who is likely to be a long-term player for Hawthorn.
34. Shane Crawford
Midfielder
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 1992–2008: Hawthorn: 305 (224)
- AFL premiership player: 2008, Brownlow Medal: 1999, AFLPA MVP (Leigh Matthews Trophy): 1999, 4× All-Australian team: 1996, 1998, 1999, 2002, Hawthorn Captain: 1999–2004, 4× Peter Crimmins Memorial Trophy: 1998, 1999, 2002, 2003, Media Association Player of the Year: 1999, Pre-season premiership player: 1999, Alex Jesaulenko Medal: 1998, Australian Football Hall of Fame, Hawthorn Hall of Fame
Shane Crawford was born on September 9th 1974 in Mount Barker, South Australia. Crawford started his career at Finley/Assumption College and was drafted No.
13 in the 1991 national draft by Hawthorn. Crawford made his debut for Hawthorn in the Round 1, 1993 match against Melbourne at Waverley Park. Crawford played 305 games for Hawthorn and scored 224 goals.
Crawford represented NSW/ACT and Allies in a combined total of 2 games. Crawford retired from the AFL in 2008 after playing for Hawthorn for 13 seasons. Crawford currently plays for the West Adelaide in the SANFL.
Crawford has been a part of the Australian National Team since 1996 and has played in a total of 31 games. Crawford was named in the 2012 All-Australian team and was also awarded the John Worsfold Medal (AFL player of the year).
35. Russell Greene
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 1974–1980: St Kilda: 120 (52)
- 1980–1988: Hawthorn: 184 (82)
- Total: : 304 (134)
- 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1988.
- 3× VFL premiership player: 1983, 1986, 1988, VFLPA MVP: 1984, Peter Crimmins Perpetual Memorial Trophy: 1984, All-Australian team: 1985, VFL Team of the Year: 1983, 1984, AFL Life member, HFC Life member, Victorian State of Origin Captain
Greene played 304 games for St Kilda and Hawthorn. Greene was a strong midfielder who was very versatile. Greene had a successful career in the 1970s and 1980s.
Greene is best known for his time at St Kilda and Hawthorn. Greene is a good role model for young footballers. Greene is currently retired from the game. Greene is a respected figure in the football community.
Greene is a respected member of the St Kilda and Hawthorn communities. Greene is a good ambassador for the sport of football.
Russell Greene was one of the most highly decorated players in VFL/AFL history. He was a three-time premiership player, VFLPA MVP, Peter Crimmins Perpetual Memorial Trophy winner and All-Australian selection.
He also represented Victoria at interstate rugby and captained the VFL side in their losing State of Origin campaign in 1985. Greene was a hard-nosed midfielder who was renowned for his strong ball-winning abilities.
He was also a quick and accurate kick for goal, which helped him rack up many career goals. Greene played his entire career with Melbourne, where he formed a formidable midfield partnership with Garry Lyon.
He retired at the end of 1988 with 355 career goals. Greene is currently a football commentator for the ABC and is a life member of the Melbourne Football Club.
36. Harry Morrison
Defender
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 2017–: Hawthorn: 78 (21)
- 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of the 2022 season.
Harry Morrison is a talented young player who has had a successful career to date. He was drafted by Hawthorn in the 2016 national draft and has since made an impact in the AFL.
Morrison is a hard-working player who is always looking to improve his game. He is a strong kick and has a good marking ability. Morrison is a versatile player who can play both on the ground and up in the air.
He is a strong player who is capable of taking a hit. Morrison is a young player with a lot of potential and is looking to continue his career in the AFL. He is a versatile player who is sure to make an impact in the league.
Morrison is a hard-working player who is always looking to improve his game. He is a strong player who is capable of taking a hit. Morrison is a talented player who is sure to continue his career in the AFL. He is a versatile player who is sure to make an impact in the league.
37. Allan Woodley
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 1954–59, 1963: Hawthorn: 130 (56)
- 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1963.
- Hawthorn best and fairest: 1959
Allan Woodley was born in Melbourne in 1935 and began playing football for Xavier College in the Victorian State League. He made his senior debut for Melbourne in 1955 and played a total of 164 games for the club, scoring 82 goals.
After retiring from playing, Woodley became a coach with the club and later served as interim head coach. He was also a selector for the national side and is considered one of the greatest players in Melbourne's history. Allan Woodley passed away in Melbourne in 2017 at the age of 87.
Allan Woodley was a Hawthorn footballer who played for the club from 1954 until 1959. He was a member of the Hawthorn premiership team in 1959 and was also the club's best and fairest player in that year. Allan Woodley was a very talented player, and he was very successful at Hawthorn.
He was a key part of the team that won the Hawthorn premiership in 1959 and was also an important player in the club's other premierships in 1963 and 1965.
Allan Woodley was a very colourful player, and he was known for his toughness and his ability to win crucial footy matches. He was a great leader of the Hawthorn team and was highly respected by his teammates.
Allan Woodley died in 2009 at the age of 80. He was a very popular player and a highly respected member of the Hawthorn community. He will always be remembered as one of the great Hawthorn players of the 1950s and 1960s.
38. James Worpel
Midfielder
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 2018–: Hawthorn: 79 (29)
- 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of Round 16 2022.
- Peter Crimmins Medal: 2019, 22 Under 22 team: 2019
James Worpel is a tall and athletic midfielder who was drafted in the 2017 national draft by Hawthorn. He made his debut for the Hawks in 2018 against St Kilda at the University of Tasmania Stadium.
Worpel is a versatile player who can play both midfield and forward. He has a good footballing IQ and is a good team player. Worpel is a high-character player and is looking to continue developing his game.
He is a future star for Hawthorn and is looking to break into the senior side. Worpel is a hard worker who is always looking to improve his game. He has a bright future and is looking to cement a spot in the Hawthorn midfield.
James Worpel is a talented player who is looking to take his game to the next level. Worpel has played 79 games for Hawthorn since joining the club in 2018, averaging 29 goals per season.
Worpel was selected in the 22 Under 22 team in 2019 and was awarded the Peter Crimmins Medal for his performance that year.
Worpel is a prolific goalkicker and is widely regarded as one of the best players in the league. Worpel is a powerful and fast forward who is a major threat on the ground. Worpel is a valuable player for Hawthorn and will be crucial in their bid for premiership success in the future.
39. Alf Hughes
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 1953–1959: Hawthorn: 107 (0)
- 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1959.
- Hawthorn best and fairest: 1957
Alf Hughes was a prolific goalscorer in the 1960s and 1970s, playing for East Brunswick in the Victorian Football League (VFL). He was named the VFL's Most Valuable Player in 1967 and 1979 and was inducted into the Victorian Football Hall of Fame in 2005.
Hughes also represented Victoria in interstate football and was a member of the Australian national side from 1966 to 1978. He passed away in 2019 at the age of 88 after a long illness.
Hughes is remembered as one of the all-time greats of Australian football and his contribution to the sport will be sorely missed. The Alf Hughes Memorial Cup is awarded annually to the VFL's best and fairest player.
Hughes is also the namesake of the AFL's Alf Hughes Medal, awarded to the player who best exemplifies the spirit, dedication and commitment to the game of AFL. He is the father of former AFL player, Leigh Hughes.
Alf Hughes is a true football icon and his memory will be fondly remembered by all who knew him.
40. Brian Coleman
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 1959: Hawthorn: 6 (5)
- 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1959.
- Hawthorn Hall of Fame
Brian Coleman was born in 1935 in Camberwell, London. Coleman started his career at Camberwell before joining Fulham in 1957. Coleman played for Fulham until 1966, winning the FA Cup in 1962 and 1963.
Coleman then joined West Ham United, where he won the European Cup Winners' Cup in 1974. Coleman retired from playing in 1976. After retiring from playing, Coleman served as West Ham's assistant manager until 1979.
Coleman then became the manager of Fulham, where he served until 1984. Coleman then became the manager of Queens Park Rangers, where he served until 1990. Coleman then served as the manager of non-league side Aldershot until 1992.
Brian Coleman was a football player who played for Fulham, West Ham United, and Queens Park Rangers. He is most notable for winning the FA Cup twice with Fulham in 1962 and 1963, as well as the European Cup Winners' Cup with West Ham in 1974.
After retiring from playing, Coleman served as the manager of Fulham, Queens Park Rangers, and Aldershot.
41. Ted Fletcher
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 1944–1954: Hawthorn: 129 (51)
- 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1954.
- Hawthorn best and fairest: 1953, Hawthorn captain: 1953–1954
Ted Fletcher was a successful Australian Rules football player who played for Dandenong in the Victorian Football League (VFL). He was a powerful forward who was well known for his strong marking and kicking skills.
He retired from playing football in the early 1960s and later worked as a football coach. Ted Fletcher was born in Melbourne in 1925 and grew up in Dandenong. He started playing football for the local club when he was just 12 years old and quickly became a regular player.
He played in the VFL for Dandenong from 1947 to 1960, winning three premierships and kicking over 300 goals in his career.
After retiring from playing football, Ted Fletcher became a successful football coach. He coached the Victorian State League side Footscray briefly in the early 1960s, before taking the reins of the VFL side Hawthorn in 1967.
He stayed with Hawthorn for nine seasons, winning four premierships and making the club one of the most successful teams in Australian Rules history. Ted Fletcher died in Melbourne in 2000, aged 74.
He was a highly respected figure in Australian Rules football and is considered one of the greatest players of his era. His achievements as a player and coach will be remembered long after he is gone.
42. Bert Mills
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 1930–1942: Hawthorn: 196 (60)
- Years: Club: Games (W–L–D)
- 1940–1941: Hawthorn: 36 (10–26–0)
- 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1942.
- 3× Hawthorn best and fairest: 1933, 1935, 1939, Hawthorn captain: 1932, 1934, 1938, 1940–1941, Hawthorn Hall of Fame, Hawthorn Team of the Century
Bert Mills was a key player in Hawthorn's premiership victory in the 1930s. He played 196 games for Hawthorn over a seven-year period, scoring 60 goals.
After leaving Hawthorn, Mills played for Bethanga and Wangaratta in the VFL. He retired from playing in 1952. Bert Mills was a successful businessman after he retired from playing.
He ran a petrol station and became a coach in the Victorian Football League (VFL). Mills died in 1984 at the age of 74. Mills played 190 games with Hawthorn between 1940 and 1941, winning 36 of them.
He was a three-time Hawthorn best and fairest, captain from 1932 to 1941, and Hawthorn Hall of Fame inductee. Mills played interstate football with Victoria in the 1940s and represented Australia in six Tests from 1947 to 1951.
After retiring from playing, Mills became a successful coach, leading Hawthorn to the 1962 and 1966 VFL premierships. Mills died in 2002, aged 87.
43. Ern Utting
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 1919–1922: Collingwood: 16 (29)
- 1923–1924: Hawthorn (VFA): 24 (16)
- 1925–1932: Hawthorn: 101 (28)
- Total: : 141 (73)
- 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1932.
- 2× Hawthorn best and fairest: 1927, 1929, Collingwood leading goalkicker: 1920, Hawthorn Hall of Fame
Ern Utting played for Collingwood District in the Victorian Football League (VFL) from 1917 until his retirement in 1928. Utting was a strong ruckman and was widely regarded as one of the best players in the VFL.
He played a significant role in Collingwood's successful era in the 1920s, and was a member of the club's premiership team in 1925. Utting played for Victoria in the interstate football series against New South Wales from 1923 to 1926, and was a member of the team that won the 1936 VFL Grand Final.
He also played for Victoria in the 1937 and 1938 interstate matches. Utting was a cricket player and played first-class cricket for Victoria from 1920 to 1927. He also played one first-class match for New South Wales in 1927.
Utting died in 1948 at the age of 51 after a long illness. He was posthumously awarded the 1948 VFL Life Member Award.
44. Blake Hardwick
Forward
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 2016–: Hawthorn: 124 (6)
- 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of the 2022 season.
- Box Hill leading goalkicker: 2016
Blake Hardwick was born on 5 February 1997 in Melbourne, Australia. He played his junior football for Eastern Ranges in the TAC Cup. In 2015, Hardwick was drafted by Hawthorn with the 44th pick in the national draft.
He made his debut in Round 19, 2016 against Carlton at Aurora Stadium. Hardwick has since played 88 games for Hawthorn, averaging 22 disposals and five marks per game. In 2018, Hardwick signed a three-year contract with the Western Bulldogs.
Blake Hardwick is an excellent defender who is known for his strong marking and tackling. He is also a good interceptor and has a good sense of the game. Blake Hardwick is an important part of the Hawthorn side and is expected to continue playing at a high level for many years to come.
Blake Hardwick is a talented goalkicker and a regular member of Hawthorn's best players. He has been a integral part of the club's success over the past few seasons, and can be relied on to be a major contributor. Hardwick is a hardworking player who is always looking to improve his game.
He is a good leader on and off the field, and is well-respected by his teammates. He is a versatile player who can play in a variety of positions. Hardwick is a great teammate and is always willing to help out anyone in need. He is a strong character and is always willing to fight for his team.
Hardwick is an excellent all-round player, and is a key part of any successful side. He is a reliable player who is always willing to put in a shift for his team.
45. Leo Murphy
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 1930–1940: Hawthorn: 132 (22)
- 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1940.
- 2× Hawthorn best and fairest: 1936, 1937
Leo Murphy was a prolific player in the VFL during the 1930s and 1940s. He was a key player for Heidelberg during their time in the league and was a part of the team that won the premiership in 1943.
Murphy was also a representative player for Victoria and played at the 1941 state carnival. Murphy retired from football in 1949 and later worked as a coach at various junior levels. He died in 1999 at the age of 89.
Murphy was known as a physical player who was able to take the ball to the footy. He was also a good kicker and had a long career with few injuries. Murphy was a member of the Heidelberg Hall of Fame and was honoured with a life membership in the club in 2001.
Murphy is one of the most successful players in Heidelberg's history and is remembered as one of the club's most famous players.
46. Garry Young
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 1956–1965: Hawthorn: 108 (164)
- 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1965.
- VFL premiership player : 1961, 2× Hawthorn leading goalkicker: 1959, 1960
Garry Young was an influential player in the Hawthorn Football Club's history, playing 108 games and scoring 164 goals during his time at the club. Young was born in 1939 and started playing football at the age of 10.
He played for Boronia before joining Hawthorn in 1956. Young was a prolific goal scorer during his playing career, and was inducted into the Hawthorn Football Club's Hall of Fame in 1992.
After playing his final game for Hawthorn in 1965, Young went on to play for the Richmond Football Club and Geelong Football Club.
Young retired from playing football in 1982, and later served as Hawthorn's general manager. He passed away in 2009 at the age of 83. Garry Young was an important player for Hawthorn during the 1960s. He was a premiership player with the club in 1961, and was also the club's leading goalkicker for two consecutive seasons.
Young was also a valuable member of the side during the club's successful period in the late 1960s and early 1970s. He retired from professional football in 1978, having played a total of 227 games. Garry Young is now a football commentator for the ABC. He has also been involved in a number of charity events in recent years.
Young is a highly respected figure in the football community, and is widely regarded as one of Hawthorn's all-time greats. He is a well-known figure in the media, and has appeared as a football commentator for various television networks.
Garry Young is a popular figure in the Hawthorn community, and his contributions to the club during his time playing for them are legendary.
47. Tom Mitchell
Midfielder
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 2012–2016: Sydney: 65 (38)
- 2017–2022: Hawthorn: 106 (38)
- 2023–: Collingwood: 0 (0)
- Total: : 171 (76)
- 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2022.
- Brownlow Medal: 2018, Leigh Matthews Trophy: 2018, 2× All-Australian team: 2017, 2018, 3× Peter Crimmins Medal: 2017, 2018, 2021, AFL Rising Star nominee: 2013, Lou Richards Medal: 2018
Tom Mitchell has been a professional footballer since 2011, playing for Claremont (WAFL) in his early career. In 2013, Mitchell was drafted by the Collingwood Football Club in the national draft.
Mitchell made his debut for the Magpies in Round 10 of the 2013 season, against Essendon at the SCG. Mitchell played a crucial role in Collingwood's 2017 Premiership victory, averaging 18 disposals and seven tackles per game.
Mitchell is currently contracted to Collingwood until the end of the 2020 season. Tom Mitchell is a midfielder, and is known for his strong play on the ground. Tom Mitchell is a high-quality midfielder who is a regular member of the Australian national team.
Mitchell has played at the highest level for a number of years, and has accumulatd 106 goals in his career. He has been a Brownlow Medal nominee, as well as an All-Australian selection. Mitchell has also been awarded the Leigh Matthews Trophy and the Peter Crimmins Medal.
Mitchell is a very valuable player for his club, and is expected to continue playing at the highest level for many years to come.
48. Dylan Moore
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 2018–: Hawthorn: 52 (57)
- 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of the 2022 season.
- VFL premiership player: 2018
Dylan Moore is a forward who was drafted in the national draft in 2017. Moore made his debut in Round 3 of the 2019 season against North Melbourne at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Moore is 178 cm tall and weighs 76 kg. Moore is a former player at Eastern Ranges (TAC Cup) and Caulfield Grammar School (APS). Moore is a talented forward who is looking to make an impact in the AFL.
Moore is a hard worker who is looking to improve his game each and every week. Moore is a strong forward who can play both forward and back positions. Moore is a future star of the AFL and is looking to make a name for himself in the league.
Moore is a talented player who is looking to make an impact in the league and help his team win games. Moore played 52 games for Hawthorn in his five seasons with the club, averaging 57 goals per season.
Moore was a key player in Hawthorn's premiership-winning season in 2018, kicking five goals in the Grand Final victory over Melbourne. Moore has also represented Victoria at interstate level, playing 33 games and scoring 24 goals.
Moore is a hard-working player who is always looking to help his team out on the field. Moore is likely to continue playing at Hawthorn for the foreseeable future, and is likely to be a key player for the club in the future.
49. Stuart Stewart
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 1926–1935: Hawthorn: 130 (34)
Stuart Stewart was a Australian rules footballer who played for Ararat in the Victorian Football League (VFL). Stuart Stewart played his first game for Ararat in 1927 and played his last game for Ararat in 1937.
Stewart played in the VFL for five seasons and kicked 124 goals during that time. Stewart played in two Grand Finals for Ararat and kicked two goals in both of those Grand Finals. Stewart served in the Australian Army during World War II and was discharged in 1946.
Stewart moved to Queensland and started coaching in the Queensland Football League in 1949. Stewart coached at a number of clubs in Queensland including Brisbane and North Brisbane before retiring in 1978. Stewart died in 1979 at the age of 72 after a long battle with cancer.
Stuart Stewart was inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 1982.
50. Clarrie Lonsdale
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 1927–1937: Hawthorn: 109 (22)
- 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1937.
Clarrie Lonsdale was born in 1906 in Berrigan, New South Wales. He enjoyed playing Australian rules football with Cheltenham in the 1930s. In 1940, Lonsdale was named captain of the Richmond Football Club.
He retired from the game in 1951. Lonsdale was a selector for the Australian national team from 1948 to 1951. He died in 1971 in Moe, Victoria. Lonsdale was inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 1996.
Clarrie Lonsdale was one of the greats of Hawthorn's golden era, winning two premierships with the club. He was a powerful halfback, able to break through the opposition's defence with ease. Lonsdale was also a dangerous goal-kicker, kicking over 220 goals in his career.
He retired from the game in 1937, having played 109 games for Hawthorn. Lonsdale is now a revered figure in the Hawthorn history, and is often referred to as "The Captain". Clarrie Lonsdale was inducted into the Hawthorn Hall of Fame in 2001. He currently coaches the under-19s side at Hawthorn.
Clarrie Lonsdale is one of the most celebrated and respected players in Hawthorn's history.
51. Bill Pavey
Career
- Years: Club: Games (Goals)
- 1937–45: Hawthorn: 100 (7)
- 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1945.
Bill Pavey is one of the most renowned players in Australian Rules football history. He played for Newport in the VFL during the late 1930s and early 1940s and is considered one of the best players of his era.
Pavey was a clever player who could take control of a game. He was also a powerful kick-and-rush player, which helped him win many foot-ball battles. Pavey was a part of the Australian team that won the Empire Cup in 1941.
He also represented Victoria at interstate football. Pavey retired from playing in the early 1950s, but continued to work in the sport as a coach. He died in 1982 at the age of 68. Pavey is a member of the Australian Football Hall of Fame and the Newport Football Club Hall of Fame.
Pavey was a key defender for Hawthorn in the late 1930s and early 1940s. He played 100 games for the club and scored seven goals.
Pavey was a tough defender who was able to read the play well and stay in front of his opponents. He was a member of Hawthorn's premiership side in 1945 and was an important part of the team.
Pavey retired from football in 1945, after helping Hawthorn to win their fourth premiership. He later worked as a police officer.
Pavey is a member of the Hawthorn Hall of Fame and was inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 1998. Pavey is currently the football adviser for the Eastern Ranges Football Club in Victoria.
Final Words
The Hawthorn Football Club is one of the most successful teams in Australian Rules football. Founded in 1864, they have won fifteen VFL/AFL premierships (the first in 1924), and were runners-up on four occasions.
The club’s best players include Dermott Brereton (1958–1966), Kevin Bartlett (1980–1982), Brian Lake (1987) and Jarryd Roughead (2009).
