John Kennedy
Hawthorn
AFL career
241 games210 goals
- Debut
- R6 1979 v CAR12 May 1979
- Most recent
- R5 1991 v FSC20 Apr 1991
Stats
1991 | HAW | 3 | 7.3 | 7.0 | 14.3 | 2.3 | 3.0 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 48 |
1990 | HAW | 19 | 9.9 | 10.1 | 20.1 | 4.2 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 72 |
1989 | HAW | 17 | 8.8 | 9.9 | 18.6 | 3.5 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 65 |
1988 | HAW | 7 | 11.1 | 7.4 | 18.6 | 4.6 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 2.0 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 75 |
1987 | HAW | 26 | 11.0 | 9.4 | 20.5 | 3.5 | 1.3 | 1.6 | 2.0 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 73 |
1986 | HAW | 20 | 9.9 | 7.8 | 17.7 | 3.2 | 1.2 | 1.3 | - | 1.6 | 1.1 | - |
1985 | HAW | 25 | 8.7 | 7.2 | 15.9 | 2.8 | 1.5 | 2.5 | - | 1.2 | 0.8 | - |
1984 | HAW | 21 | 11.2 | 8.0 | 19.2 | 3.0 | 1.6 | 2.5 | - | 1.4 | 1.0 | - |
1983 | HAW | 24 | 11.0 | 8.2 | 19.3 | 4.1 | 2.0 | 2.5 | - | 0.5 | 0.5 | - |
1982 | HAW | 25 | 9.4 | 6.4 | 15.9 | 3.0 | 1.4 | 2.1 | - | 1.2 | 0.6 | - |
1981 | HAW | 17 | 11.1 | 6.4 | 17.5 | 3.4 | 1.6 | 2.6 | - | 0.5 | 0.8 | - |
1980 | HAW | 20 | 10.2 | 5.0 | 15.2 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.3 | - | 0.1 | 0.0 | - |
1979 | HAW | 17 | 10.6 | 4.2 | 14.8 | 3.0 | 2.5 | 1.5 | - | 0.1 | 0.1 | - |
Bio
John Kennedy carried one of the most famous surnames in Hawthorn history, joining the club as the son of legendary coach John Kennedy Sr. While he inevitably faced comparisons to his father's imposing legacy, Kennedy established himself as a distinct talent, playing primarily as a versatile utility who could rotate between the wing and the half-forward line. He was known for his strong overhead marking and reliable goal-kicking, attributes that allowed him to hold his place in a star-studded lineup that dominated the competition throughout the 1980s.
A four-time premiership player, Kennedy was a key contributor in Hawthorn's flag victories of 1983, 1986, 1988, and 1989. His durability and consistency saw him amass 241 games over 13 seasons, proving himself a vital component of the club's sustained success rather than just a famous name. After retiring in 1991, his connection to the game continued through the next generation, with his son Josh eventually drafted to Hawthorn under the father-son rule before forging a stellar career with the Sydney Swans.
Profile
- Full name
- John D. Kennedy
- Born
- 22 Nov 1959 (age 66y 333d)
- Height
- 190 cm
- Weight
- 90 kg
Teams
Honours
- Premiership(4×) 1983, 1986, 1988, 1989
Family
- Father:John Kennedy
- Son:Josh P. Kennedy
Bio
1 revisionJohn Kennedy carried one of the most famous surnames in Hawthorn history, joining the club as the son of legendary coach John Kennedy Sr. While he inevitably faced comparisons to his father's imposing legacy, Kennedy established himself as a distinct talent, playing primarily as a versatile utility who could rotate between the wing and the half-forward line. He was known for his strong overhead marking and reliable goal-kicking, attributes that allowed him to hold his place in a star-studded lineup that dominated the competition throughout the 1980s.
A four-time premiership player, Kennedy was a key contributor in Hawthorn's flag victories of 1983, 1986, 1988, and 1989. His durability and consistency saw him amass 241 games over 13 seasons, proving himself a vital component of the club's sustained success rather than just a famous name. After retiring in 1991, his connection to the game continued through the next generation, with his son Josh eventually drafted to Hawthorn under the father-son rule before forging a stellar career with the Sydney Swans.