About
Was enjoying a super 2005 until he injured his foot in round 15 and missed the rest of the year. Fifth in the best and fairest despite missing eight games and was voted best clubman. An old-style footballer who wins plenty of possessions in traffic, and is especially damaging at centre bounces and other stoppages around the ground. Named vice-captain last December and has vowed to set an example for the club's new players on and off the field.
Records
Brownlow Medal
2005 votes 9
2004 votes 2
2003 votes 9; career votes 21
AFL record
2002-2005: Hawthorn - 64 games, 13 goals
Draft history
2001 National AFL Draft 3rd round selection (Hawthorn) No. 36 overall traded by Fremantle for Trent Croad and Luke McPharlin
Awards Honours
VFL
JJ Liston Trophy 2002
Hawthorn
Best clubman 2005
Most consistent 2004
Most Determined 2003
Most determined player 2002
Box Hill Hawks - best & fairest 2002
Box Hill Hawks - runner up best & fairest 2001
Box Hill Hawks - Best first year player 2001
Premierships
VFL 2001 (Box Hill
TAC Cup
Eastern Ranges - best & fairest 1999, 2000
AFL
National AFL Rising Star 2003