John Hendrie (Australian footballer)
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Personal information | |||
Date of birth | 11 June 1953 | ||
Original team(s) | Scotch College | ||
Debut | 1972, Hawthorn | ||
Height / weight | 188cm / 87 kg | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Hawthorn (1972-82)
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1982. | |||
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
John Hendrie (born 11 June 1953) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Hawthorn in the VFL during the 1970s.
A half forward, Hendrie was a good mark and had a sweeping left foot kick. Hendrie kicked 2 goals 8 behinds in the 1976 Grand Final.
His career best was 52 goals in 1977. He finished equal third in the 1975 Brownlow Medal count.
A dual premiership player with Hawthorn in 1976 and 1978. Hendrie represented Victoria in state of origin matches
His struggled to get a senior game in the last two years of his career, playing 8 games in 1981 and only one in 1982.
External links
- John Hendrie's playing statistics from AFL Tables