Hassa Mann
Melbourne · “Hassa”
AFL career
178 games193 goals
- Debut
- R1 1959 v RCH18 Apr 1959
- Most recent
- R20 1968 v RCH31 Aug 1968
Stats
1968 | MEL | 18 | 19.2 | 3.9 | 23.1 | 5.3 | 2.8 | 1.7 | 1.6 | 1.2 |
1967 | MEL | 17 | 19.1 | 3.9 | 23.0 | 4.6 | 3.4 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 1.2 |
1966 | MEL | 14 | 17.3 | 3.7 | 21.0 | 4.9 | 2.8 | 1.6 | 1.4 | 1.1 |
1965 | MEL | 14 | 17.2 | 3.3 | 20.5 | 4.4 | 2.4 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 0.6 |
1964 | MEL | 19 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.8 | - |
1963 | MEL | 20 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.3 | - |
1962 | MEL | 19 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.4 | - |
1961 | MEL | 20 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.3 | - |
1960 | MEL | 20 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.1 | - |
1959 | MEL | 17 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.2 | - |
RCH | MCG | R20 | 15 | 5 | 20 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0.1 |
COL | MCG | R19 | 18 | 4 | 22 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1.0 |
HAW | GO | R18 | 18 | 8 | 26 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0.1 |
FSC | MCG | R17 | 19 | 7 | 26 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3.2 |
GEE | KP | R16 | 21 | 2 | 23 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 2.2 |
NTH | AS | R15 | 22 | 2 | 24 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 |
SME | MCG | R14 | 29 | 4 | 33 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2.1 |
STK | MCG | R13 | 18 | 3 | 21 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1.3 |
CAR | PP | R11 | 13 | 5 | 18 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0.3 |
ESS | MCG | R10 | 28 | 5 | 33 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2.1 |
RCH | MCG | R9 | 20 | 3 | 23 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2.0 |
COL | VP | R8 | 17 | 5 | 22 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3.0 |
HAW | MCG | R7 | 15 | 3 | 18 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0.3 |
GEE | MCG | R5 | 23 | 5 | 28 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 |
NTH | MCG | R4 | 16 | 3 | 19 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0.1 |
SME | LO | R3 | 17 | 3 | 20 | 3 | 6 | 4 | - | 3.2 |
STK | MO | R2 | 14 | 3 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1.1 |
FIT | MCG | R1 | 22 | 1 | 23 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3.0 |
Bio
Recruited from Rutherglen, Harold "Hassa" Mann made an immediate impact upon his arrival at Melbourne, slotting into a formidable lineup during the club's golden era under Norm Smith. Originally a pacy and elusive rover who eventually moved into the centre, Mann combined high-speed ball movement with exceptional foot skills and a strong goal sense. He became an integral member of the Demons' powerhouse sides, playing in three premiership victories in 1959, 1960, and 1964, while earning a reputation as one of the competition's most consistent midfielders.
Mann's leadership qualities were tested when he was appointed captain in 1965 following the shock departure of Ron Barassi to Carlton. Tasked with leading the club during the tumultuous decline of the Smith era, he remained a shining light despite the team's fading fortunes, winning three consecutive Best and Fairest awards between 1964 and 1966. Mann surprised many by retiring from VFL football at just 28 years of age to accept a lucrative offer to captain-coach South Fremantle in the WAFL, closing his Melbourne career as a decorated triple premiership player and life member.
Profile
- Born
- 10 Oct 1940 (age 86y 11d)
- Height
- 177 cm
- Weight
- 76 kg
Teams
Honours
- Premiership(3×) 1959, 1960, 1964
- Hall of Fame2013
- Melbourne B&F(3×) 1962, 1963, 1967
- 2nd
- 1964, 1965
- 3rd
- 1966, 1968
- Melbourne captain(5×) 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969
- Brownlow Medal
- Top 10
- 1962, 1964, 1966, 1967
Family
- Cousin:Len Mann
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from Rutherglen, Harold "Hassa" Mann made an immediate impact upon his arrival at Melbourne, slotting into a formidable lineup during the club's golden era under Norm Smith. Originally a pacy and elusive rover who eventually moved into the centre, Mann combined high-speed ball movement with exceptional foot skills and a strong goal sense. He became an integral member of the Demons' powerhouse sides, playing in three premiership victories in 1959, 1960, and 1964, while earning a reputation as one of the competition's most consistent midfielders.
Mann's leadership qualities were tested when he was appointed captain in 1965 following the shock departure of Ron Barassi to Carlton. Tasked with leading the club during the tumultuous decline of the Smith era, he remained a shining light despite the team's fading fortunes, winning three consecutive Best and Fairest awards between 1964 and 1966. Mann surprised many by retiring from VFL football at just 28 years of age to accept a lucrative offer to captain-coach South Fremantle in the WAFL, closing his Melbourne career as a decorated triple premiership player and life member.