Ken Hunter
Carlton
AFL career
147 games160 goals
- Debut
- R1 1981 v RCH28 Mar 1981
- Most recent
- R5 1989 v HAW29 Apr 1989
Stats
1989 | CAR | 5 | 8.0 | 2.6 | 10.6 | 4.0 | 2.4 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 47 |
1988 | CAR | 17 | 6.5 | 3.0 | 9.5 | 4.1 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 47 |
1987 | CAR | 11 | 9.4 | 4.5 | 13.9 | 5.7 | 1.1 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 59 |
1986 | CAR | 12 | 11.4 | 5.2 | 16.6 | 7.0 | 1.2 | 1.1 | - | 0.9 | 0.7 | - |
1985 | CAR | 18 | 10.6 | 3.7 | 14.3 | 4.8 | 1.9 | 0.8 | - | 1.1 | 0.9 | - |
1984 | CAR | 18 | 10.3 | 3.9 | 14.2 | 5.6 | 2.7 | 1.7 | - | 2.1 | 1.3 | - |
1983 | CAR | 22 | 11.7 | 5.5 | 17.2 | 6.6 | 1.9 | 1.6 | - | 2.0 | 0.8 | - |
1982 | CAR | 21 | 12.1 | 5.3 | 17.5 | 5.4 | 2.3 | 1.6 | - | 0.6 | 0.2 | - |
1981 | CAR | 23 | 13.6 | 4.0 | 17.6 | 4.2 | 2.5 | 1.6 | - | 0.1 | 0.0 | - |
Bio
Arriving at Carlton as a mature-age recruit from WAFL club Claremont, Ken Hunter made an immediate impact by winning the best and fairest in his debut season, a campaign that culminated in the 1981 premiership. He quickly established a reputation as one of the VFL's most courageous players, often showing a complete disregard for personal safety to commit to aerial contests. While primarily an intercepting defender who read the play exceptionally well, Hunter possessed the versatility to swing forward and impact the scoreboard, a trait famously highlighted in the 1982 Grand Final where he shook off a severe early knock to kick a crucial goal.
Hunter's fearless approach eventually took a toll on his body, leading to numerous injuries that punctuated his career, yet he remained a vital component of the Blues' golden era. He played in three premiership sides during his nine seasons at Princes Park, consistently performing on the big stage despite often being undersized against key position opponents. His legacy as one of the club's greatest defenders was cemented with his selection in the Carlton Team of the Century and his induction into the Australian Football Hall of Fame.
Profile
- Born
- 28 Apr 1957 (age 69y 183d)
- Height
- 183 cm
- Weight
- 76 kg
Teams
Honours
- Premiership(3×) 1981, 1982, 1987
- Hall of Fame2019
- Mark of the Year1983
- Carlton B&F1981
- 3rd
- 1982
- Top 10
- 1983, 1984, 1986
- Brownlow Medal
- Top 10
- 1981
Family
- Son:Cameron Hunter
Bio
1 revisionArriving at Carlton as a mature-age recruit from WAFL club Claremont, Ken Hunter made an immediate impact by winning the best and fairest in his debut season, a campaign that culminated in the 1981 premiership. He quickly established a reputation as one of the VFL's most courageous players, often showing a complete disregard for personal safety to commit to aerial contests. While primarily an intercepting defender who read the play exceptionally well, Hunter possessed the versatility to swing forward and impact the scoreboard, a trait famously highlighted in the 1982 Grand Final where he shook off a severe early knock to kick a crucial goal.
Hunter's fearless approach eventually took a toll on his body, leading to numerous injuries that punctuated his career, yet he remained a vital component of the Blues' golden era. He played in three premiership sides during his nine seasons at Princes Park, consistently performing on the big stage despite often being undersized against key position opponents. His legacy as one of the club's greatest defenders was cemented with his selection in the Carlton Team of the Century and his induction into the Australian Football Hall of Fame.