Hawthorn Football Club

Hawthorn Football Club, also known as the Hawks, is a professional Australian rules football club that competes in the Australian Football League (AFL). The club was founded in 1902 and is based in Melbourne, Victoria, with its home ground being the Melbourne Cricket Ground and its training ground being Waverley Park. The Hawks have a strong rivalry with other Melbourne-based clubs, including the Carlton Football Club, Collingwood Football Club, and Richmond Football Club. The club has a rich history, with notable players including Jason Dunstall, Dermott Brereton, and Peter Hudson, who have all been inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame.

● History

The club was established in 1902 and was one of the founding members of the Victorian Football League (VFL), which later became the Australian Football League (AFL). The Hawks played their early games at Glenferrie Oval, which was their home ground until 1973, when they moved to Princes Park. The club has a strong connection to the Hawthorn, Victoria community, with many of its players and officials hailing from the area, including John Kennedy Sr., who was a key figure in the club's early success. The Hawks have also had a number of notable coaches, including Allan Jeans, John Kennedy Sr., and Alastair Clarkson, who have all led the team to Premiership titles. The club's history is also closely tied to that of the VFL/AFL, with the Hawks having competed in numerous Grand Finals, including the 1961 VFL Grand Final and the 1989 VFL Grand Final.

● Premierships

The Hawks have won 13 Premiership titles, with their first coming in 1961 and their most recent in 2015. The club's Premiership wins have been led by a number of notable players, including Peter Hudson, who kicked 157 goals in the 1971 VFL season, and Jason Dunstall, who won the Coleman Medal four times. The Hawks have also had a number of notable Premiership captains, including David Parkin, Leigh Matthews, and Luke Hodge, who have all led the team to Premiership titles. The club's Premiership wins have been recognized with a number of awards, including the Jock McHale Trophy and the McClelland Trophy.

● Club Information

The Hawks are based in Melbourne, Victoria, and play their home games at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) and University of Tasmania Stadium in Launceston, Tasmania. The club's training ground is located at Waverley Park, which is also the home of the Hawthorn Football Club's administration and training facilities. The Hawks have a strong membership base, with over 70,000 members, and a large following in Melbourne and Tasmania. The club is also involved in a number of community programs, including the Hawthorn Football Club's Next Generation Academy and the Tasmanian State League.

● Players

The Hawks have had a number of notable players throughout their history, including Jason Dunstall, Dermott Brereton, and Peter Hudson, who have all been inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame. The club has also had a number of notable players who have won individual awards, including the Brownlow Medal, which has been won by players such as Shane Crawford and Sam Mitchell. The Hawks have also had a number of players who have represented Australia in international competitions, including the Australian International Rules football team, which has competed against teams such as the Ireland international rules football team. The club's players are also involved in a number of charitable initiatives, including the Hawthorn Football Club's Community Program and the Australian Football League's Community Cup.

● Season Records

The Hawks have a number of notable season records, including the most wins in a season (23), which was achieved in 2013. The club has also had a number of notable players who have kicked the most goals in a season, including Peter Hudson, who kicked 157 goals in the 1971 VFL season. The Hawks have also had a number of notable players who have won the Coleman Medal, which is awarded to the player who kicks the most goals in a season. The club's season records are also closely tied to those of the VFL/AFL, with the Hawks having competed in numerous Grand Finals and Preliminary Finals.

● Honours

The Hawks have won a number of honours throughout their history, including 13 Premiership titles, 17 Minor Premiership titles, and 10 Australian Football Hall of Fame inductees. The club has also had a number of notable players who have won individual awards, including the Brownlow Medal, the Coleman Medal, and the Norm Smith Medal. The Hawks have also been recognized for their community work, with the club winning the Australian Football League's Community Cup in 2014. The club's honours are also recognized by the Australian Sports Hall of Fame, which has inducted a number of Hawthorn Football Club players and officials, including John Kennedy Sr. and Peter Hudson.

Category:Australian rules football clubs in Victoria