Max Hudghton
St Kilda
AFL career
234 games14 goals
- Debut
- R1 1997 v HAW29 Mar 1997
- Most recent
- R20 2009 v ESS16 Aug 2009
Stats
2009 | STK | 7 | 5.0 | 7.3 | 12.3 | 4.9 | 0.4 | 1.1 | 1.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 48 | 50 |
2008 | STK | 23 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 10.4 | 5.1 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 43 | 54 |
2007 | STK | 10 | 3.8 | 4.3 | 8.1 | 3.5 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 35 | 50 |
2006 | STK | 21 | 5.6 | 4.9 | 10.5 | 4.9 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 47 | - |
2005 | STK | 20 | 5.0 | 4.4 | 9.3 | 3.5 | 0.6 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 34 | - |
2004 | STK | 16 | 5.9 | 4.7 | 10.6 | 3.8 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 1.4 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 44 | - |
2003 | STK | 18 | 5.9 | 3.8 | 9.8 | 4.9 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 44 | - |
2002 | STK | 17 | 5.5 | 4.3 | 9.8 | 3.8 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 40 | - |
2001 | STK | 17 | 6.2 | 4.9 | 11.2 | 3.6 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 44 | - |
2000 | STK | 22 | 6.5 | 4.4 | 10.8 | 3.4 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 43 | - |
1999 | STK | 22 | 6.1 | 5.3 | 11.4 | 4.0 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 43 | - |
1998 | STK | 24 | 5.5 | 4.2 | 9.7 | 2.9 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 39 | - |
1997 | STK | 17 | 3.5 | 4.1 | 7.6 | 1.8 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 1.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 29 | - |
Bio
Recruited from West Brisbane with pick 15 in the 1996 National Draft, Max Hudghton became a defensive staple for St Kilda, renowned for his ability to shut down the opposition's best key forward. A traditional fullback who prioritised negation over rebound, Hudghton relied on exceptional closing speed, spoiling technique, and desperate lunges to impact contests. While his offensive output was minimal, his defensive accountability was rarely questioned, and he was frequently tasked with curbing the competition's powerhouse forwards despite often conceding height and weight advantages.
Hudghton's career spanned a transformative era for the Saints, bookended by Grand Final campaigns. He featured in the 1997 Grand Final loss during his debut season and remained a key figure in the club's leadership group throughout the 2000s. His exit from the game was famously heartbreaking; after playing 19 games in 2009 and helping the side secure a Grand Final berth, he was omitted for the decider against Geelong in favour of a different structural matchup. He retired shortly after as a Life Member and a highly respected servant of the club, remembered for his durability and selfless role in the back six.
Profile
- Born
- 02 Sept 1976 (age 50y 49d)
- Height
- 191 cm
- Weight
- 93 kg
Teams
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from West Brisbane with pick 15 in the 1996 National Draft, Max Hudghton became a defensive staple for St Kilda, renowned for his ability to shut down the opposition's best key forward. A traditional fullback who prioritised negation over rebound, Hudghton relied on exceptional closing speed, spoiling technique, and desperate lunges to impact contests. While his offensive output was minimal, his defensive accountability was rarely questioned, and he was frequently tasked with curbing the competition's powerhouse forwards despite often conceding height and weight advantages.
Hudghton's career spanned a transformative era for the Saints, bookended by Grand Final campaigns. He featured in the 1997 Grand Final loss during his debut season and remained a key figure in the club's leadership group throughout the 2000s. His exit from the game was famously heartbreaking; after playing 19 games in 2009 and helping the side secure a Grand Final berth, he was omitted for the decider against Geelong in favour of a different structural matchup. He retired shortly after as a Life Member and a highly respected servant of the club, remembered for his durability and selfless role in the back six.