Chance Bateman
Hawthorn and Perth
AFL career
177 games67 goals
- Debut
- R3 2000 v BRL25 Mar 2000
- Most recent
- R21 2012 v GCS19 Aug 2012
Stats
AFL
2012 | HAW | 3 | 7.0 | 3.0 | 10.0 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 34 | 24 |
2011 | HAW | 17 | 8.6 | 6.0 | 14.6 | 4.3 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 62 | 60 |
2010 | HAW | 18 | 9.3 | 7.2 | 16.6 | 4.0 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 2.2 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 63 | 58 |
2009 | HAW | 22 | 12.0 | 10.7 | 22.7 | 5.2 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 2.5 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 86 | 81 |
2008 | HAW | 21 | 13.1 | 7.7 | 20.8 | 5.2 | 1.6 | 1.0 | 2.5 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 82 | 87 |
2007 | HAW | 21 | 10.5 | 6.0 | 16.6 | 5.2 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 66 | 64 |
2006 | HAW | 21 | 12.9 | 7.0 | 19.8 | 5.9 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 76 | - |
2005 | HAW | 12 | 13.8 | 6.8 | 20.5 | 4.3 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 77 | - |
2004 | HAW | 13 | 8.6 | 3.8 | 12.4 | 2.7 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 52 | - |
2003 | HAW | 11 | 9.7 | 4.1 | 13.8 | 3.3 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 1.5 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 53 | - |
2002 | HAW | 11 | 8.6 | 2.9 | 11.5 | 2.6 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 46 | - |
2001 | HAW | 4 | 6.8 | 3.0 | 9.8 | 2.8 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 39 | - |
2000 | HAW | 3 | 4.7 | 0.7 | 5.3 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 22 | - |
VFL
2012 | BHH | 8 | 12.8 | 5.5 | 18.3 | 3.8 | 1.4 | 1.3 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 69 |
2011 | BHH | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.0 | - | - |
WAFL
2015 | PER | 7 | 8.1 | 2.4 | 10.6 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 42 |
2014 | PER | 8 | 11.5 | 3.6 | 15.1 | 4.5 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 63 |
2013 | PER | 13 | 12.0 | 4.8 | 16.8 | 5.2 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 66 |
WAFL Reserves
2014 | PER | 4 | 9.0 | 4.3 | 13.3 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 44 |
Bio
Recruited from Perth with pick 48 in the 1999 National Draft, Chance Bateman overcame initial battles with homesickness and persistent soft-tissue injuries to carve out a significant legacy at Hawthorn. Renowned for his distinct dreadlocks and blistering pace, he evolved into a premier line-breaking wingman who provided crucial run-and-carry through the corridor. His ability to launch attacks with his speed was complemented by a ferocious appetite for tackling and defensive pressure, making him a vital structural component of the Hawks' midfield as the side developed under Alastair Clarkson.
Bateman holds a unique place in club history as the first Indigenous player to reach the 100-game milestone for Hawthorn, paving the way for future stars and eventually earning life membership. A key member of the 2008 premiership side, where his gut-running was instrumental to the game plan, he served as a dedicated clubman and leader until his retirement in 2012. While his role diminished slightly in his final seasons due to the emergence of younger runners like Isaac Smith, he departed as a highly respected one-club player who had helped reshape the club's culture regarding Indigenous talent.
Profile
- Born
- 21 June 1981 (age 45y 122d)
- Birthplace
- Perth, WA
- Height
- 175 cm
- Weight
- 75 kg
Teams
Honours
- Premiership2008
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from Perth with pick 48 in the 1999 National Draft, Chance Bateman overcame initial battles with homesickness and persistent soft-tissue injuries to carve out a significant legacy at Hawthorn. Renowned for his distinct dreadlocks and blistering pace, he evolved into a premier line-breaking wingman who provided crucial run-and-carry through the corridor. His ability to launch attacks with his speed was complemented by a ferocious appetite for tackling and defensive pressure, making him a vital structural component of the Hawks' midfield as the side developed under Alastair Clarkson.
Bateman holds a unique place in club history as the first Indigenous player to reach the 100-game milestone for Hawthorn, paving the way for future stars and eventually earning life membership. A key member of the 2008 premiership side, where his gut-running was instrumental to the game plan, he served as a dedicated clubman and leader until his retirement in 2012. While his role diminished slightly in his final seasons due to the emergence of younger runners like Isaac Smith, he departed as a highly respected one-club player who had helped reshape the club's culture regarding Indigenous talent.