Mark Hunter
Footscray
AFL career
130 games10 goals
- Debut
- R1 1988 v SYD4 Apr 1988
- Most recent
- R17 1996 v COL28 July 1996
Stats
1996 | FSC | 9 | 12.2 | 2.4 | 14.7 | 3.3 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 1.7 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 57 |
1995 | FSC | 9 | 13.6 | 3.0 | 16.6 | 2.8 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 58 |
1994 | FSC | 22 | 16.6 | 3.4 | 20.0 | 3.5 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 2.0 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 78 |
1993 | FSC | 16 | 16.1 | 3.8 | 19.9 | 2.9 | 1.6 | 1.3 | 2.4 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 72 |
1992 | FSC | 13 | 11.4 | 3.4 | 14.8 | 2.5 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 51 |
1991 | FSC | 22 | 13.5 | 5.0 | 18.5 | 2.4 | 1.9 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 63 |
1990 | FSC | 9 | 7.9 | 6.7 | 14.6 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 1.6 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 47 |
1989 | FSC | 16 | 11.6 | 2.3 | 13.9 | 2.6 | 1.6 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 51 |
1988 | FSC | 14 | 9.2 | 4.2 | 13.4 | 1.8 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 1.6 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 47 |
Bio
Recruited from Melton, Mark Hunter’s path to the top level was one of persistence after an initial setback. He spent time in the Geelong under-19s and reserves but was delisted without playing a senior game, forcing him back to local footy where he claimed the Riddell District Football League’s best and fairest award. That form earned him a second chance with Footscray, where he debuted in 1988 and quickly established himself as a reliable defender. A durable ball-winner when fit, he became a fixture in the backline, known for his ability to accumulate possessions and rebound from defence.
Hunter’s career was often interrupted by persistent hamstring injuries, which cost him significant game time throughout his nine seasons. However, he put together his finest campaign in 1994, averaging 20 disposals a game and finishing with the fourth-most kicks in the league as the Bulldogs played finals. He retired in 1996 after 130 games—a tally crucial to his future legacy at the club, as it ensured his son Lachie was eligible to be drafted as a father-son recruit in 2012. Since hanging up the boots, he has remained a familiar face in the sporting landscape as a respected horse racing analyst.
Profile
- Born
- 03 Sept 1965 (age 61y 48d)
- Height
- 181 cm
- Weight
- 77 kg
Teams
Family
- Son:Lachie Hunter
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from Melton, Mark Hunter’s path to the top level was one of persistence after an initial setback. He spent time in the Geelong under-19s and reserves but was delisted without playing a senior game, forcing him back to local footy where he claimed the Riddell District Football League’s best and fairest award. That form earned him a second chance with Footscray, where he debuted in 1988 and quickly established himself as a reliable defender. A durable ball-winner when fit, he became a fixture in the backline, known for his ability to accumulate possessions and rebound from defence.
Hunter’s career was often interrupted by persistent hamstring injuries, which cost him significant game time throughout his nine seasons. However, he put together his finest campaign in 1994, averaging 20 disposals a game and finishing with the fourth-most kicks in the league as the Bulldogs played finals. He retired in 1996 after 130 games—a tally crucial to his future legacy at the club, as it ensured his son Lachie was eligible to be drafted as a father-son recruit in 2012. Since hanging up the boots, he has remained a familiar face in the sporting landscape as a respected horse racing analyst.