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Whitecross, who debuted in the round 1 grand final replay against Geelong .On 14 June 2009, Whitecross re-signed with Hawthorn Football Club for two more seasons.<ref>http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/78776/default.aspx</ref> Whitecross closed an outstanding 2009 season at Hawthorn by winning the club's 2009 "Most Improved Player" Award. He polled 31 votes to finish 19th in the best and fairest vote-count. |
Whitecross, who debuted in the round 1 grand final replay against Geelong .On 14 June 2009, Whitecross re-signed with Hawthorn Football Club for two more seasons.<ref>http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/78776/default.aspx</ref> Whitecross closed an outstanding 2009 season at Hawthorn by winning the club's 2009 "Most Improved Player" Award. He polled 31 votes to finish 19th in the best and fairest vote-count. |
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By 2011 Whitecross had cemented his place in the Hawthorn line-up. His sure hands enable him to become an important link man as the Hawks moved the ball from the middle to the forward line. |
By 2011 Whitecross had cemented his place in the Hawthorn line-up. It was his ability to apply pressure, to find the ball, present as a link up option going forward and uncanny goal sense that immediately made him a dangerous player.<ref>http://www.hawthornfc.com.au/news/2012-11-01/2012-review-whitecross</ref> His sure hands enable him to become an important link man as the Hawks moved the ball from the middle to the forward line. |
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Whitecross ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee against Collingwood in the 2012 qualifying final, requiring a reconstruction.<ref> http://www.hawthornfc.com.au/news/2013-05-15/whitecross-nearing-return </ref> |
Whitecross ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee against Collingwood in the 2012 qualifying final, requiring a reconstruction.<ref> http://www.hawthornfc.com.au/news/2013-05-15/whitecross-nearing-return </ref> |
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| Brendan Whitecross | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Brendan Whitecross | ||
| Date of birth | 25 January 1990 | ||
| Place of birth | Australia | ||
| Original team(s) | Zillmere Eagles | ||
| Draft |
29th overall, 2007 Hawthorn | ||
| Height / weight | 184cm / 86 kg | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Hawthorn | ||
| Number | 11 | ||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Brendan Whitecross (born 25 January 1990) is an Australian rules footballer in the Australian Football League (AFL) with the Hawthorn Football Club.
He is an all round sportsman having represented his state in Athletics and is an accomplished cricketer, cross country runner, rugby union player and swimmer and Captained his schools St Patrick's College, Shorncliffe, Brisbane Athletics Squad.
Whitecross started his football life at the Kedron Districts Junior Football Club in Brisbane, Queensland playing there for 11 seasons before moving on to the Zillmere Eagles to commence his senior career. He represented Queensland in under 12s (2002), under 16s (2005–2006), captaining the team in 2006 and in under 18s in 2007. He was selected to the AIS/AFL Academy and traveled with the Australian under 17 team to South Africa in 2007.
Taken with Hawthorn second pick in the 2007, Whitecross spent the entire 2008 season in the VFL developing his craft with Hawthorn affilliate Box Hill.
Whitecross, who debuted in the round 1 grand final replay against Geelong .On 14 June 2009, Whitecross re-signed with Hawthorn Football Club for two more seasons.[1] Whitecross closed an outstanding 2009 season at Hawthorn by winning the club's 2009 "Most Improved Player" Award. He polled 31 votes to finish 19th in the best and fairest vote-count.
By 2011 Whitecross had cemented his place in the Hawthorn line-up. It was his ability to apply pressure, to find the ball, present as a link up option going forward and uncanny goal sense that immediately made him a dangerous player.[2] His sure hands enable him to become an important link man as the Hawks moved the ball from the middle to the forward line.
Whitecross ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee against Collingwood in the 2012 qualifying final, requiring a reconstruction.[3]
He change numbers in 2013 from 37 to now 11 after Clinton Young opted to move to Collingwood.
References
External links
- Brendan Whitecross's profile on the official website of the Hawthorn Football Club
- Brendan Whitecross's playing statistics from AFL Tables
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