| Henry Hustwaite | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Henry Hustwaite | ||
| Date of birth | 20 July 2004 | ||
| Original team(s) | Dandenong Stingrays(NAB League)/Rosebud (MPNFL) | ||
| Draft | No. 37, 2022 AFL draft, Hawthorn | ||
| Debut | Round 23, 2023, Hawthorn vs. Melbourne, at MCG | ||
| Height | 195 cm (6 ft 5 in) | ||
| Weight | 84 kg (185 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Hawthorn | ||
| Number | 44 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2023– | Hawthorn | 2 (2) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2023. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Henry Hustwaite (born 20 July 2004) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for Hawthorn in the Australian Football League (AFL).
Early career
Hustwaite is a left footer and some have compared him to a young Scott Pendlebury, impressed by his composure. Growing up he played for Rosebud juniors. At 18 he had a growth spurt were he added 10 cm in height and 10 kg in weight, this improved his chances of getting drafted.[1] Following his brother's footsteps he was invited to train with the Dandenong Stingrays. He played twelve games with the Stingrays in 2022 and earn a Vic Country selection in the 2022 National Championship.[2]
AFL career
He was the thirty seventh selection in the 2022 AFL draft by Hawthorn.[3] He has been described as a player that possesses clean skills and composure beyond his years.
After some strong performances for Hawthorn's affliciated club Box Hill Hawks, Hustwaite made his debut against Melbourne at MCG in round 23 2023.[4] Hustwaite kicked two goals on debut.[5][6]
Statistics
Updated as of the end of 2023.[7]
G |
Goals | K |
Kicks | D |
Disposals | T |
Tackles |
B |
Behinds | H |
Handballs | M |
Marks |
| Season | Team | No. | Games | Totals | Averages (per game) | Votes | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | B | K | H | D | M | T | G | B | K | H | D | M | T | |||||
| 2023 | Hawthorn | 44 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 18 | 28 | 5 | 8 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 5.0 | 9.0 | 14.0 | 2.5 | 4.0 | 0 |
| Career | 2 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 18 | 28 | 5 | 8 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 5.0 | 9.0 | 14.0 | 2.5 | 4.0 | 0 | ||
References
- ↑ "How draft bolter's one-year, 10kg bulk-up placed him on the AFL radar". foxsports.com.au. 8 November 2022. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
- ↑ "Henry Hustwaite Draft Profile". central.rookieme.com. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
- ↑ https://www.hawthornfc.com.au/news/1252974/hustwaite-becomes-a-hawk
- ↑ https://www.afl.com.au/news/1010009/follow-it-live-bulldogs-v-eagles-demons-v-hawks-dockers-v-power
- ↑ https://www.afl.com.au/news/1013707/melbourne-demons-seal-double-chance-with-gritty-win-over-hawthorn-hawks
- ↑ https://www.afl.com.au/news/1016077/how-a-brothers-heartache-fuelled-a-young-hawthorn-hawks-harry-hustwaite-sterling-debut
- ↑ "Henry Hustwaite's Stats". AFL Tables. Retrieved 20 August 2023.