Retiring Tom Hawkins- Retires

[Wosh]

Absolute gun, 18 years is a testament to his commitment to his club. Huge congrats

 

[Knoxy]

Great player and a hell of a career.

I still have painful memories of him tearing us apart in the 2011 grand final.

Congrats Hawkins, enjoy retirement.

 

[SSSSSS]

End of an era really.

Think he might be the last of the big brutish full forwards.

 

[_Mike_]

Well done Tommy, enjoy retirement. Fantastic career

 

[Lingsface]

7 times 3 or more goals in a final.

 

[RedmanWasHere]

Congrats to the most Geelong player in club history.



Including his dad and uncle/s, plus maternal grandfather Fred Le Deux, that's a lot of players at the one club someone can be related to.

796 goals is a mighty effort.

Hopefully he plays on and kicks 5 more goals.

Over to Shannon Neale to keep his end up and kick a shitload of goals.

 

[rapidfire7]

Went from a Cats great to a true AFL great in his 30s.

 

[Lunchtime]

7 times 3 or more goals in a final.

32 finals matches
56 finals goals
46 finals behinds
1.75 goal average in finals

 

[Lingsface]

32 finals matches
56 finals goals
46 finals behinds
1.75 goal average in finals

Nice! That makes him top 3-4 all time I think. Great average for a guy that started playing finals so young and over so many games. I see first grand final at age 21 kicked 2 then age 23 was his first big finals series 2011 when he had that amazing game in 2011 Grand Final day his 3rd quarter was the difference, kicked a little inaccurate if he kicked straight and got 5-6 would be one of the most memorable performances, I think.

 

[jesterx]

Not sure we'll ever see a player of his calibre that grew up on or around dairy farms ever again

 

[Lingsface]

Not sure we'll ever see a player of his calibre that grew up on or around dairy farms ever again

Richmond had a good goal kicker who was the son of a bull.

 

[Lunchtime]

Nice! That makes him top 3-4 all time I think. Great average for a guy that started playing finals so young and over so many games. I see first grand final at age 21 kicked 2 then age 23 was his first big finals series 2011 when he had that amazing game in 2011 Grand Final day his 3rd quarter was the difference, kicked a little inaccurate if he kicked straight and got 5-6 would be one of the most memorable performances, I think.

Most Goals - Finals

 

[fake tyrone]

What a fantastic career. I'll remember his ability to physically dominate his opponents and those massive boulder shoulders of his. A true power forward in the modern game.

 

[Lingsface]

Most Goals - Finals

Great effort must have the most goals in this century for finals.

He still could not catch Billy Brownless though! Billy kicked equal to Wayne Carey and all they do is bag him

 

[Pancakes]

Hopefully he can get back for a farewell game and a chance to kick another four goals to get to 800.
One of the champion forwards, probably the least selfish forward i've ever seen play.

 

[Stev0]

With Hawkins gone, it feels like the golden era of the late 00s is over.

 

[Rotayjay]

Has there ever been a single day where two such significant players in terms of standing in the game (Hawkins and Martin) have announced their retirements?

 

[Pure_Ownage]

I've said it before but this guys career whilst rated highly, is still underrated IMO. One of the best to ever do it and very rarely mentioned up there with the great forwards of the game.

I loved the way he worked his butt off to bring teammates into the game. Unlike any geelong key forward ive ever seen in that way.

 

[db26]

Great career reminding me of those old style big full forwards back in the 80 and 90 era.

 

[Dangerousfield]

Very good 2023, shyte 2024. Exhibit A in how quickly the cliff can come for players this age

 

[patmatcat]

360 games, 800 goals, 3 premierships, 5 all Australian blazers and a Coleman medal.

One of the best to ever do it.

That's a damn good resume.

 

[patmatcat]

Let's not forget the bloke exhibited an exceptional leap at the start of his career, setting the APS high jump record, if memory serves correctly. Despite suffering a back injury, he successfully reinvented himself. Additionally, his goal-kicking skills continued to improve over time. Absolute legend !

 

[Lunchtime]

Thoughts ?

The Tom Hawkins Medal - Why Gerard Healy calls it “the real Coleman”

Gerard Healy and Daniel Hoyne think it's time to unveil the 'Tom Hawkins Medal'.

www.sen.com.au

 

[Gavin Excell]

Thoughts ?

The Tom Hawkins Medal - Why Gerard Healy calls it “the real Coleman”

Gerard Healy and Daniel Hoyne think it's time to unveil the 'Tom Hawkins Medal'.

www.sen.com.au

How do they determine an assist

 

[Lunchtime]

How do they determine an assist

Not sure.