Michael Hawkins
Geelong
AFL career
2 games0 goals
- Debut
- R10 1973 v MEL9 June 1973
- Most recent
- R11 1973 v FIT16 June 1973
Stats
Bio
Recruited from Finley in the Riverina via Melbourne Grammar, Michael Hawkins holds a unique place in Cats history as the first member of the renowned Hawkins family dynasty to represent the club. A towering figure standing 196cm, he was a massive physical presence for the era and arrived at Kardinia Park alongside his younger brother, future club legend "Jumping" Jack Hawkins. While his senior VFL career was restricted to just two appearances during the 1973 season, he eventually returned to the country where he cemented his reputation as a formidable regional footballer, winning the O'Dwyer Medal as the Murray Football League's best and fairest in 1977. He is the uncle of modern-day Geelong champion Tom Hawkins.
Profile
- Born
- 18 Sept 1951 (age 75y 33d)
- Height
- 196 cm
- Weight
- 84 kg
Teams
Family
- Brother:Jack Hawkins, Robb Hawkins
- Nephew:Tom Hawkins
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from Finley in the Riverina via Melbourne Grammar, Michael Hawkins holds a unique place in Cats history as the first member of the renowned Hawkins family dynasty to represent the club. A towering figure standing 196cm, he was a massive physical presence for the era and arrived at Kardinia Park alongside his younger brother, future club legend "Jumping" Jack Hawkins. While his senior VFL career was restricted to just two appearances during the 1973 season, he eventually returned to the country where he cemented his reputation as a formidable regional footballer, winning the O'Dwyer Medal as the Murray Football League's best and fairest in 1977. He is the uncle of modern-day Geelong champion Tom Hawkins.