AFL career
271 games128 goals
- Debut
- R11 2011 v ESS3 June 2011
- Most recent
- WF 2026 v CAR29 Aug 2026
Stats
AFL
2026 | MEL | 24 | 10.8 | 10.7 | 21.5 | 4.4 | 2.4 | 1.3 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 110 | 128 |
2025 | MEL | 23 | 10.3 | 10.4 | 20.7 | 5.7 | 2.4 | 1.6 | 2.2 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 113 | 127 |
2024 | MEL | 21 | 11.2 | 7.9 | 19.1 | 5.2 | 2.3 | 1.1 | 2.6 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 112 | 124 |
2023 | MEL | 22 | 10.4 | 6.5 | 16.9 | 4.6 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 93 | 106 |
2022 | MEL | 22 | 13.0 | 5.9 | 19.0 | 5.5 | 1.8 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 103 | 115 |
2021 | MEL | 25 | 12.6 | 5.9 | 18.5 | 5.2 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 2.8 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 111 | 121 |
2020 | MEL | 14 | 10.1 | 5.7 | 15.9 | 4.5 | 2.3 | 0.6 | 2.5 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 99 | 140 |
2019 | MEL | 21 | 12.0 | 5.7 | 17.7 | 4.9 | 2.3 | 1.5 | 2.4 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 111 | 128 |
2018 | MEL | 25 | 8.2 | 7.7 | 15.8 | 4.5 | 1.9 | 1.3 | 2.3 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 109 | 125 |
2017 | MEL | 13 | 5.9 | 6.4 | 12.3 | 3.5 | 1.4 | 1.9 | 2.8 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 86 | 92 |
2016 | MEL | 22 | 7.0 | 7.5 | 14.5 | 4.1 | 1.4 | 1.6 | 3.6 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 107 | 119 |
2015 | MEL | 13 | 5.5 | 8.0 | 13.5 | 4.5 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 2.2 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 92 | 102 |
2014 | MEL | 9 | 4.3 | 6.2 | 10.6 | 4.2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 58 | 63 |
2013 | MEL | 13 | 3.7 | 5.2 | 8.9 | 2.9 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 2.5 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 62 | 67 |
2011 | MEL | 4 | 3.8 | 3.5 | 7.3 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 3.0 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 56 | 55 |
VFL
2015 | CSY | 6 | 9.0 | 5.3 | 14.3 | 7.5 | 1.5 | 1.7 | 2.8 | 1.3 | 1.5 | 107 |
2014 | CSY | 7 | 9.1 | 10.7 | 19.9 | 6.9 | 1.9 | 1.4 | 3.1 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 132 |
2013 | CSY | 9 | 9.4 | 7.8 | 17.2 | 7.7 | 1.6 | 1.4 | 2.1 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 113 |
2011 | CSY | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.0 | - | - |
State Of Origin
2026 | VIC | 1 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 12.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 62 | 58 |
CAR | MCG | WF | 12 | 6 | 18 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 1.0 | 97 | 119 | 19 | 0 |
WBD | MCG | R24 | 15 | 13 | 28 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 59 | 1 | 0.0 | 148 | 171 | 29 | 0 |
PAD | AO | R23 | 12 | 13 | 25 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 22 | 4 | 0.0 | 108 | 139 | 25 | 0 |
FRE | MCG | R22 | 7 | 9 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 33 | 4 | 0.0 | 85 | 105 | 33 | 0 |
GCS | PFS | R21 | 13 | 12 | 25 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 33 | 3 | 0.1 | 132 | 148 | 32 | 0 |
GEE | MCG | R20 | 9 | 10 | 19 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 47 | 2 | 0.0 | 110 | 112 | 31 | 0 |
NTH | MS | R19 | 9 | 14 | 23 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 21 | 0 | 0.1 | 100 | 74 | 20 | 0 |
RCH | MCG | R18 | 8 | 9 | 17 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 36 | 2 | 2.0 | 104 | 116 | 19 | 0 |
HAW | UTAS | R17 | 8 | 14 | 22 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 31 | 1 | 0.0 | 95 | 165 | 30 | 0 |
ADE | AO | R15 | 14 | 14 | 28 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 30 | 2 | 0.0 | 112 | 140 | 21 | 0 |
ESS | MCG | R14 | 14 | 10 | 24 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 29 | 1 | 2.0 | 110 | 168 | 22 | 0 |
COL | MCG | R13 | 13 | 9 | 22 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 46 | 1 | 0.0 | 123 | 109 | 25 | 0 |
GWS | TIO | R12 | 11 | 11 | 22 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 30 | 3 | 0.1 | 123 | 118 | 23 | 0 |
WBD | MS | R11 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 42 | 0 | 1.0 | 99 | 114 | 21 | 0 |
HAW | MCG | R10 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 18 | 1 | 0.1 | 84 | 118 | 24 | 0 |
WCE | MS | R9 | 10 | 11 | 21 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 27 | 3 | 1.2 | 106 | 134 | 13 | 0 |
SYD | SCG | R8 | 12 | 6 | 18 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 2.0 | 101 | 104 | 19 | 0 |
RCH | MCG | R7 | 8 | 12 | 20 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 21 | 1 | 1.2 | 92 | 105 | 18 | 0 |
BRL | MCG | R6 | 8 | 13 | 21 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 23 | 4 | 0.0 | 93 | 105 | 26 | 0 |
ESS | AO | R5 | 14 | 8 | 22 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 34 | 2 | 1.0 | 108 | 131 | 25 | 0 |
GCS | MCG | R4 | 11 | 11 | 22 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 32 | 3 | 1.0 | 121 | 175 | 27 | 0 |
CAR | MCG | R3 | 11 | 12 | 23 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 58 | 3 | 0.0 | 141 | 131 | 24 | 0 |
FRE | OS | R2 | 15 | 8 | 23 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 0.1 | 127 | 141 | 25 | 0 |
STK | MCG | R1 | 8 | 14 | 22 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 36 | 2 | 1.0 | 109 | 122 | 32 | 0 |
Bio
Drafted by Melbourne with pick 34 in the 2009 National Draft, Max Gawn's early career was defined by severe injury setbacks rather than immediate success. The 208cm ruckman endured a series of debilitating knee issues, including two reconstructions, which limited him to just a handful of appearances across his first few seasons. During this period, he struggled for continuity and sat behind Mark Jamar in the selection pecking order, leading to genuine doubts regarding his long-term durability at the elite level. However, Gawn remarkably turned his career around to become the premier ruckman of his generation, redefining the role through his combination of dominant tap work, elite intercept marking in defence, and an aerobic tank that allowed him to cover the ground like a midfielder.
Appointed captain ahead of the 2020 season, Gawn's leadership was instrumental in Melbourne's resurgence, culminating in him leading the side to the 2021 premiership and breaking a 57-year drought. His influence extends beyond just hitouts; he is renowned for his ability to marshal the team structures and drift forward to kick crucial goals in big moments. A multiple All-Australian and Keith 'Bluey' Truscott Trophy winner, Gawn transitioned from a cult figure into a genuine club icon. Now a seasoned veteran, he remains the spiritual heart of the Demons, continuing to lead the playing group while cementing his legacy as one of the greatest players in Melbourne's history.
Profile
- Born
- 30 Dec 1991 (age 34y 295d)
- Birthplace
- Victoria
- Height
- 208 cm
- Weight
- 111 kg
Teams
Fantasy
Honours
- Premiership2021
- All-Australian(9×) 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025, 2026
- AFLCA Champion Player2018
- Melbourne B&F(4×) 2018, 2019, 2025, 2026
- 2nd
- 2024
- 3rd
- 2016, 2021
- Top 10
- 2020, 2022, 2023
- Melbourne captain(7×) 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
- Brownlow Medal
- Top 10
- 2018, 2025, 2026
Bio
1 revisionDrafted by Melbourne with pick 34 in the 2009 National Draft, Max Gawn's early career was defined by severe injury setbacks rather than immediate success. The 208cm ruckman endured a series of debilitating knee issues, including two reconstructions, which limited him to just a handful of appearances across his first few seasons. During this period, he struggled for continuity and sat behind Mark Jamar in the selection pecking order, leading to genuine doubts regarding his long-term durability at the elite level. However, Gawn remarkably turned his career around to become the premier ruckman of his generation, redefining the role through his combination of dominant tap work, elite intercept marking in defence, and an aerobic tank that allowed him to cover the ground like a midfielder.
Appointed captain ahead of the 2020 season, Gawn's leadership was instrumental in Melbourne's resurgence, culminating in him leading the side to the 2021 premiership and breaking a 57-year drought. His influence extends beyond just hitouts; he is renowned for his ability to marshal the team structures and drift forward to kick crucial goals in big moments. A multiple All-Australian and Keith 'Bluey' Truscott Trophy winner, Gawn transitioned from a cult figure into a genuine club icon. Now a seasoned veteran, he remains the spiritual heart of the Demons, continuing to lead the playing group while cementing his legacy as one of the greatest players in Melbourne's history.