Ken Hunter
Encyclopedia
Ken Hunter is a former champion Australian rules football
player who played for the Carlton Football Club
in the VFL (now AFL
).
Recruited from Claremont
, WA, where he played 99 games between 1975 and 1980, he was known for his courage, sustaining three broken jaws within two years.
Coming to Carlton in 1981, he had a near perfect induction into the VFL, with the Blues winning the premiership, and being voted club best and fairest playing mainly as a half back flanker.
Quickly becoming a fan favourite with his high leaping ability and determination, he had another stellar season in 1982, with the Blues winning back to back flags.
1983 saw Hunter showing his versatility, playing more on-ball and in the forward line and ended up leading the Carlton goalkicking for the season. He also won the Mark of the Year
that season, with a mark taken running into a pack with the flight of the ball, further reflective Hunter's reputation for courageous play. In Round 11 of 1984 he kicked eight goals against Footscray and in 1988 he kicked six goals from just eight kicks against the Brisbane Bears
.
In 1987, Hunter won a third premiership as a club veteran and vice-captain, playing under captain Stephen Kernahan
.
Post football he was a board member for the Carlton Football Club serving under presidents John Elliott
(1993-2002) and Ian Collins
(2002-2006).
He is the father of former Melbourne Football Club
player Cameron Hunter
, who currently plays with VFL club Box Hill Hawks
.
Australian rules football
Australian rules football, officially known as Australian football, also called football, Aussie rules or footy is a sport played between two teams of 22 players on either...
player who played for the Carlton Football Club
Carlton Football Club
The Carlton Football Club is a professional Australian rules football club based in Melbourne, Victoria. The club competes in the Australian Football League, and was one of the eight founding members of that competition in 1897...
in the VFL (now AFL
Australian Football League
The Australian Football League is both the governing body and the major professional competition in the sport of Australian rules football...
).
Recruited from Claremont
Claremont Football Club
The Claremont Football Club, nicknamed the Tigers, is an Australian rules football club in the West Australian Football League . Its official colours are navy blue and gold....
, WA, where he played 99 games between 1975 and 1980, he was known for his courage, sustaining three broken jaws within two years.
Coming to Carlton in 1981, he had a near perfect induction into the VFL, with the Blues winning the premiership, and being voted club best and fairest playing mainly as a half back flanker.
Quickly becoming a fan favourite with his high leaping ability and determination, he had another stellar season in 1982, with the Blues winning back to back flags.
1983 saw Hunter showing his versatility, playing more on-ball and in the forward line and ended up leading the Carlton goalkicking for the season. He also won the Mark of the Year
Mark of the Year
The annual Mark of the Year competition is a sporting award that celebrates each season's best mark...
that season, with a mark taken running into a pack with the flight of the ball, further reflective Hunter's reputation for courageous play. In Round 11 of 1984 he kicked eight goals against Footscray and in 1988 he kicked six goals from just eight kicks against the Brisbane Bears
Brisbane Bears
The Brisbane Football Club, formerly nicknamed The Bears was an Australian rules football club and the first Queensland-based club in the Victorian Football League . The club played its first match in 1987, but struggled on and off the field until it made the finals for the first time in 1995...
.
In 1987, Hunter won a third premiership as a club veteran and vice-captain, playing under captain Stephen Kernahan
Stephen Kernahan
Stephen Scott Kernahan is a former Australian rules footballer best known for his career with the Carlton Football Club of the Australian Football League and the Glenelg Football Club of the SANFL from 1981 until 1997...
.
Post football he was a board member for the Carlton Football Club serving under presidents John Elliott
John Elliott (businessman)
John Dorman Elliott is a former president of the Liberal Party, and former president of Carlton Football Club. In 2003 he was found guilty of trading while insolvent and in 2005 declared bankrupt...
(1993-2002) and Ian Collins
Ian Collins (Australian)
Ian "Collo" Collins AM is a former Australian rules footballer and is now a high-profile businessman.- Playing career :...
(2002-2006).
He is the father of former Melbourne Football Club
Melbourne Football Club
The Melbourne Football Club, nicknamed The Demons, is an Australian rules football club playing in the Australian Football League , based in Melbourne, Victoria....
player Cameron Hunter
Cameron Hunter
Cameron Hunter is a former Australian rules footballer, who played with the Melbourne Football Club in the Australian Football League and currently plays with Sandringham in the Victorian Football League , having previously played with Box Hill...
, who currently plays with VFL club Box Hill Hawks
Box Hill Hawks
Box Hill Hawks Football Club is an Australian rules football club playing in the Victorian Football League. It has an alliance with the Hawthorn Football Club which plays in the Australian Football League....
.
Career highlights
- 147 VFL Games, 160 Goals.
- 99 WAFL Games.
- 3 time VFL premiership player 1981, 1982, 1987.
- Carlton Best & Fairest 1981.
- Carlton leading goalkicker 1983.
- WA team of the century.
- Carlton team of the century.
- Carlton Hall of Fame.
External links
- http://afl.com.au/
- http://www.blueseum.org/