Hamish Hartlett

Taken by Port Adelaide with pick 4 in the 2008 National Draft, Hamish Hartlett arrived at Alberton as a highly touted junior from West Adelaide with immediate expectations placed on his shoulders. The younger brother of former Carlton forward Adam Hartlett, his early career was severely hampered by persistent soft tissue injuries—specifically hamstring issues—that prevented him from stringing together consistent seasons. While he initially displayed potential as a goal-kicking midfielder, Hartlett eventually found his niche as a general across half-back. In this role, his aggressive attack on the contest and penetrating right-foot kicking became vital assets for the Power’s transition game, allowing him to dictate play from defence.

Hartlett's tenure at Port Adelaide was defined by resilience and a complex relationship with the trade table; most notably in 2016, when he explored moves to Victorian clubs to assist with the Power's salary cap management before ultimately deciding to stay. This decision cemented his status as a club loyalist, and he served as vice-captain for several years, providing grit and leadership during the club's resurgence under Ken Hinkley. Although injuries and form fluctuations saw him fall out of the senior side in his final season, leading to his delisting in 2021 just seven games shy of the 200-game milestone, he departed as a Life Member who helped bridge the gap between the club's rebuilding years and their return to premiership contention.