Simon Hogan
Geelong
AFL career
22 games10 goals
- Debut
- R2 2009 v RCH4 Apr 2009
- Most recent
- R17 2011 v BRL17 July 2011
Stats
AFL
2011 | GEE | 1 | 1.0 | 6.0 | 7.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 27 | 30 |
2010 | GEE | 11 | 5.8 | 10.8 | 16.6 | 2.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 2.4 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 57 | 48 |
2009 | GEE | 10 | 6.4 | 11.5 | 17.9 | 3.3 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 2.4 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 64 | 67 |
VFL
2012 | GEE | 17 | 11.2 | 9.1 | 20.3 | 2.9 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 3.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 77 |
2011 | GEE | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.0 | - | - |
Bio
Recruited from the Geelong Falcons with pick 57 in the 2006 National Draft, Simon Hogan entered the AFL system just as the Cats were beginning their golden era. A relentless runner and disciplined midfielder, Hogan faced the daunting challenge of breaking into a premiership engine room that boasted names like Ablett, Bartel, and Selwood. He managed to carve out a spot in the senior side primarily during the 2009 and 2010 seasons, playing 22 games and demonstrating his ability to contribute at the highest level despite the fierce internal competition for spots. While he showed promise on the field, Hogan’s career was ultimately defined by his brave decision to retire at the end of 2012 at the age of 24 to manage severe depression. His openness about his struggles proved to be a significant moment for player welfare, helping to shift the culture around mental health in professional football.
Profile
- Born
- 16 Aug 1988 (age 38y 66d)
- Height
- 182 cm
- Weight
- 83 kg
Teams
Honours
- VFL Premiership2012
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from the Geelong Falcons with pick 57 in the 2006 National Draft, Simon Hogan entered the AFL system just as the Cats were beginning their golden era. A relentless runner and disciplined midfielder, Hogan faced the daunting challenge of breaking into a premiership engine room that boasted names like Ablett, Bartel, and Selwood. He managed to carve out a spot in the senior side primarily during the 2009 and 2010 seasons, playing 22 games and demonstrating his ability to contribute at the highest level despite the fierce internal competition for spots. While he showed promise on the field, Hogan’s career was ultimately defined by his brave decision to retire at the end of 2012 at the age of 24 to manage severe depression. His openness about his struggles proved to be a significant moment for player welfare, helping to shift the culture around mental health in professional football.