John Tickell
Hawthorn
AFL career
18 games2 goals
- Debut
- R1 1965 v CAR17 Apr 1965
- Most recent
- R13 1966 v MEL23 July 1966
Stats
Bio
Recruited from University Blues in the VAFA, John Tickell was a gifted athlete who arrived at Hawthorn while simultaneously completing his medical degree at the University of Melbourne. Standing 185cm, he operated as a tall utility and key position prospect, utilising the athleticism that made him a standout schoolboy sportsman to compete at the senior level. He managed 18 games over two seasons for the Hawks, but the demanding nature of his studies eventually forced him to prioritize his professional future over football. Tickell departed the VFL scene after the 1966 season and later achieved national prominence as "Dr. John Tickell," becoming a celebrity doctor, media personality, and bestselling author of The Great Australian Diet.
Profile
- Born
- 29 Jan 1945 (age 81y 265d)
- Height
- 185 cm
- Weight
- 80 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from University Blues in the VAFA, John Tickell was a gifted athlete who arrived at Hawthorn while simultaneously completing his medical degree at the University of Melbourne. Standing 185cm, he operated as a tall utility and key position prospect, utilising the athleticism that made him a standout schoolboy sportsman to compete at the senior level. He managed 18 games over two seasons for the Hawks, but the demanding nature of his studies eventually forced him to prioritize his professional future over football. Tickell departed the VFL scene after the 1966 season and later achieved national prominence as "Dr. John Tickell," becoming a celebrity doctor, media personality, and bestselling author of The Great Australian Diet.