Ray Jencke
Hawthorn
AFL career
194 games27 goals
- Debut
- R9 1986 v GEE25 May 1986
- Most recent
- R7 1997 v FSC10 May 1997
Stats
1997 | HAW | 5 | 2.4 | 4.0 | 6.4 | 2.0 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 1.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 27 |
1996 | HAW | 23 | 6.2 | 3.6 | 9.8 | 2.0 | 1.6 | 1.0 | 1.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 37 |
1995 | HAW | 14 | 6.0 | 3.4 | 9.4 | 3.0 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 37 |
1994 | HAW | 16 | 7.6 | 3.6 | 11.1 | 3.1 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 44 |
1993 | HAW | 19 | 10.2 | 3.5 | 13.6 | 4.6 | 1.8 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 56 |
1992 | HAW | 18 | 10.7 | 4.6 | 15.3 | 4.6 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 59 |
1991 | HAW | 24 | 12.3 | 5.2 | 17.4 | 4.4 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 65 |
1990 | HAW | 22 | 12.0 | 3.2 | 15.3 | 3.7 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 63 |
1989 | HAW | 10 | 6.9 | 4.8 | 11.7 | 2.7 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 42 |
1988 | HAW | 12 | 6.6 | 4.8 | 11.3 | 1.7 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 38 |
1987 | HAW | 25 | 8.7 | 5.5 | 14.2 | 4.6 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 54 |
1986 | HAW | 6 | 7.0 | 4.7 | 11.7 | 3.2 | 0.3 | 0.5 | - | 0.0 | 0.3 | - |
Bio
Recruited from Kooweerup, Ray Jencke broke into a formidable Hawthorn lineup in 1986, a significant achievement given the club's dominance during that era. Establishing himself as a reliable back pocket specialist, he became a key component of the Hawks' defensive unit throughout their golden run. Jencke was renowned for his discipline and close-checking style, frequently tasked with nullifying the opposition's most dangerous resting rovers or small forwards. His defensive accountability and ability to execute a role allowed him to become a fixture in the senior side for over a decade.
Jencke's career highlights include playing pivotal roles in the 1989 and 1991 premiership victories, cementing his status as a quiet achiever within a star-studded backline. While rarely a high-possession winner or goal-kicker, his value lay in his consistency and speed off the mark. He remained a loyal one-club player throughout his tenure, ultimately retiring in 1997 after 194 games. His departure marked the end of an era, as he was one of the last remaining on-field links to the dominant Hawks sides of the 1980s.
Profile
- Born
- 25 Mar 1966 (age 60y 210d)
- Birthplace
- Pakenham, VIC
- Height
- 185 cm
- Weight
- 84 kg
Teams
Honours
- Premiership1991
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from Kooweerup, Ray Jencke broke into a formidable Hawthorn lineup in 1986, a significant achievement given the club's dominance during that era. Establishing himself as a reliable back pocket specialist, he became a key component of the Hawks' defensive unit throughout their golden run. Jencke was renowned for his discipline and close-checking style, frequently tasked with nullifying the opposition's most dangerous resting rovers or small forwards. His defensive accountability and ability to execute a role allowed him to become a fixture in the senior side for over a decade.
Jencke's career highlights include playing pivotal roles in the 1989 and 1991 premiership victories, cementing his status as a quiet achiever within a star-studded backline. While rarely a high-possession winner or goal-kicker, his value lay in his consistency and speed off the mark. He remained a loyal one-club player throughout his tenure, ultimately retiring in 1997 after 194 games. His departure marked the end of an era, as he was one of the last remaining on-field links to the dominant Hawks sides of the 1980s.