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John Hendrie (Australian footballer)

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John Hendrie
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)

  • 197 games, 254 goals
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.

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