Jason Dunstall
Hawthorn · “Chief”
AFL career
269 games1,254 goals
- Debut
- R2 1985 v MEL8 Apr 1985
- Most recent
- R22 1998 v FRE29 Aug 1998
Stats
1998 | HAW | 13 | 6.8 | 1.6 | 8.4 | 5.0 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 4.2 | 1.4 | 65 |
1997 | HAW | 8 | 5.4 | 2.0 | 7.4 | 4.1 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 2.6 | 1.3 | 52 |
1996 | HAW | 23 | 8.1 | 2.7 | 10.8 | 5.7 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 4.4 | 2.0 | 77 |
1995 | HAW | 17 | 8.4 | 1.9 | 10.2 | 6.0 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 3.9 | 2.2 | 73 |
1994 | HAW | 19 | 10.2 | 3.1 | 13.3 | 7.6 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 5.3 | 2.5 | 97 |
1993 | HAW | 21 | 11.2 | 2.0 | 13.2 | 7.9 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 5.9 | 2.6 | 101 |
1992 | HAW | 23 | 12.3 | 2.6 | 14.9 | 8.7 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 6.3 | 3.7 | 111 |
1991 | HAW | 18 | 9.8 | 2.3 | 12.1 | 5.8 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 4.6 | 2.6 | 84 |
1990 | HAW | 18 | 8.7 | 2.0 | 10.7 | 6.3 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 4.6 | 2.2 | 79 |
1989 | HAW | 24 | 12.8 | 2.3 | 15.0 | 8.6 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 5.8 | 3.2 | 108 |
1988 | HAW | 23 | 11.7 | 2.0 | 13.8 | 8.0 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 5.7 | 2.9 | 102 |
1987 | HAW | 24 | 9.6 | 1.8 | 11.4 | 6.0 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 3.9 | 2.4 | 76 |
1986 | HAW | 22 | 7.4 | 2.5 | 9.9 | 5.6 | 0.8 | 1.0 | - | 3.5 | 1.4 | - |
1985 | HAW | 16 | 7.7 | 2.6 | 10.3 | 3.9 | 0.9 | 1.1 | - | 2.3 | 1.7 | - |
Bio
Recruited from Coorparoo in the QAFL, Jason Dunstall arrived at Hawthorn in the mid-1980s and rapidly developed into one of the greatest full-forwards the game has ever seen. Unlike some of his contemporaries who relied on spectacular aerial ability, Dunstall dominated through explosive speed on the lead, immense upper-body strength, and an almost magnetic ability to take chest marks under pressure. He also revolutionised the position by applying fierce defensive pressure, tackling defenders and chasing lost causes with an intensity rarely seen in key forwards of that era. This work ethic made him the focal point of the Hawks' attack during their golden run, contributing significantly to four premiership victories.
Throughout his tenure at Glenferrie Oval, Dunstall cracked the 100-goal milestone in a season on six separate occasions and claimed three Coleman Medals. Late in his career, he assumed the captaincy during a turbulent period for the club, providing stability on field while the administration fought off a merger proposal. Although a severe knee injury threatened to end his time in the game prematurely, he successfully rehabilitated to play a final season in 1998. He retired as the club's all-time leading goalkicker and was later elevated to Legend status in the Australian Football Hall of Fame.
Profile
- Born
- 14 Aug 1964 (age 62y 68d)
- Birthplace
- Brisbane, QLD
- Height
- 188 cm
- Weight
- 98 kg
Teams
Honours
- Premiership(4×) 1986, 1988, 1989, 1991
- Hall of Fame Legend2024
- Coleman Medal(3×) 1988, 1989, 1992
- Hall of Fame2002
- All-Australian(2×) 1992, 1994
- Leigh Matthews Trophy1992
- Hawthorn B&F(4×) 1988, 1989, 1992, 1993
- 3rd
- 1996
- Hawthorn captain(4×) 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998
- Brownlow Medal
- 2nd
- 1988, 1992
- 3rd
- 1989, 1993
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from Coorparoo in the QAFL, Jason Dunstall arrived at Hawthorn in the mid-1980s and rapidly developed into one of the greatest full-forwards the game has ever seen. Unlike some of his contemporaries who relied on spectacular aerial ability, Dunstall dominated through explosive speed on the lead, immense upper-body strength, and an almost magnetic ability to take chest marks under pressure. He also revolutionised the position by applying fierce defensive pressure, tackling defenders and chasing lost causes with an intensity rarely seen in key forwards of that era. This work ethic made him the focal point of the Hawks' attack during their golden run, contributing significantly to four premiership victories.
Throughout his tenure at Glenferrie Oval, Dunstall cracked the 100-goal milestone in a season on six separate occasions and claimed three Coleman Medals. Late in his career, he assumed the captaincy during a turbulent period for the club, providing stability on field while the administration fought off a merger proposal. Although a severe knee injury threatened to end his time in the game prematurely, he successfully rehabilitated to play a final season in 1998. He retired as the club's all-time leading goalkicker and was later elevated to Legend status in the Australian Football Hall of Fame.