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'''Jack Gunston''' (born 16 October 1991) is an [[Australian rules football]]er who plays for [[Hawthorn Football Club|Hawthorn]] in the [[Australian Football League]] (AFL). |
'''Jack Gunston''' (born 16 October 1991) is an [[Australian rules football]]er who plays for [[Hawthorn Football Club|Hawthorn]] in the [[Australian Football League]] (AFL). Gunston plays as a forward and is one of the most accurate kicks for goal from a set shot in the AFL. |
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==Early career== |
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Gunston had suffered a severe elbow injury playing as a junior, ''I was playing in a practice game for Sandy [Sandringham]. I contested the ball and my elbow just popped out. I had to go to hospital and the doctors put my whole arm in a cast,'' Gunston said. It took surgeons three hours and a dose of anaesthetic to put Gunston’s elbow back into place.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.afc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/4417/newsid/87733/default.aspx|title=Injury almost ruined Gunston's chances|first=Katrina |last=Gill|date=1 Dec, 2009|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20120329042556/http://www.afc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/4417/newsid/87733/default.aspx|archivedate=29 March 2012}}</ref> He was selected by {{AFL Ade}} with pick 29 in the [[2009 AFL Draft]] from the [[Sandringham Dragons]]. |
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He made his AFL debut against the [[Brisbane Lions]] in round nine of the [[2010 AFL season]]. In a promising debut Gunston collected seven disposals and kicked a vital goal in the final quarter.<ref>[http://www.abc.net.au/news/2010-05-23/lions-killed-off-by-crows/837242 Lions killed off by Crows]</ref> He played one more game in round 18 against Richmond collecting nine disposals. |
He made his AFL debut against the [[Brisbane Lions]] in round nine of the [[2010 AFL season]]. In a promising debut Gunston collected seven disposals and kicked a vital goal in the final quarter.<ref>[http://www.abc.net.au/news/2010-05-23/lions-killed-off-by-crows/837242 Lions killed off by Crows]</ref> He played one more game in round 18 against Richmond collecting nine disposals. |
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He finished the year on the wing with [[Central District Football Club|Central District]]’s 2010 premiership side.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cdfc.com.au/cms/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=682&Itemid=57 |title=2010 Grand Final - Great Victory For Flag|first=Robert|last=Laidlaw|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20110927063522/http://www.cdfc.com.au/cms/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=682&Itemid=57|archivedate=27 September 2011}}</ref> |
He finished the year on the wing with [[Central District Football Club|Central District]]’s 2010 premiership side.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cdfc.com.au/cms/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=682&Itemid=57 |title=2010 Grand Final - Great Victory For Flag|first=Robert|last=Laidlaw|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20110927063522/http://www.cdfc.com.au/cms/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=682&Itemid=57|archivedate=27 September 2011}}</ref> |
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After two years in Adelaide, Gunston became homesick and sought to return to Victoria. He had been awarded the [[Mark Bickley]] Award as the club's best young player, but he was stripped of the title after announcing his intentions to leave.<ref>{{cite news|title=Crows stripped Gunston of award|first=Michelangelo|last=Rucci|newspaper=The Advertiser|date=11 September 2011|accessdate=22 September 2011|url=http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/crows-stripped-gunston-of-award/story-e6frecj3-1226134143643}}</ref> |
After two years in Adelaide, Gunston became homesick and sought to return to Victoria. He had been awarded the [[Mark Bickley]] Award as the club's best young player, but he was stripped of the title after announcing his intentions to leave.<ref>{{cite news|title=Crows stripped Gunston of award|first=Michelangelo|last=Rucci|newspaper=The Advertiser|date=11 September 2011|accessdate=22 September 2011|url=http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/crows-stripped-gunston-of-award/story-e6frecj3-1226134143643}}</ref> |
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He was traded to Hawthorn in a deal that saw three draft picks (pick 24, 46 & 64) given to Adelaide and two picks returned (pick 53 and 71).<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/hawks-secure-gunston-20111012-1lk8q.html|title=Hawks secure Gunston|work=[[The Age]]date=12 October 2011|first=Scott |last=Spits}}</ref> |
He was traded to Hawthorn in a deal that saw three draft picks (pick 24, 46 & 64) given to Adelaide and two picks returned (pick 53 and 71).<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/hawks-secure-gunston-20111012-1lk8q.html|title=Hawks secure Gunston|work=[[The Age]]date=12 October 2011|first=Scott |last=Spits}}</ref> |
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His first season at Hawthorn he played 19 games including the 2012 Grand Final. |
His first season at Hawthorn he played 19 games including the 2012 Grand Final. |
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| ⚫ | His father Ray Gunston is currently the [[CEO]] at the [[Essendon Football Club]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/will-ian-robson-be-the-first-domino-to-fall-in-essendon-supplement-scandal/story-fni5f6kv-1226649179329|title=Essendon chief executive Ian Robson is out but coach James Hird keeps the faith|first=Jon|last=Ralph|first2=Glenn|last2=McFarlane|first3=Mark|last3=Robinson|first4=Chris|last4=De Krester|work=[[Herald Sun]]|date=24 May 2013}}</ref> |
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Gunston played in the [[2013 AFL Grand Final|2013 Grand Final]] against Fremantle, and was one of the best on ground, kicking 4 goals to be the leading goal scorer in the match and finished second in the Norm Smith Medal count to team mate [[Brian Lake]]. |
Gunston played in the [[2013 AFL Grand Final|2013 Grand Final]] against Fremantle, and was one of the best on ground, kicking 4 goals to be the leading goal scorer in the match and finished second in the Norm Smith Medal count to team mate [[Brian Lake]]. |
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==Family== |
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| ⚫ | His father Ray Gunston is currently the [[CEO]] at the [[Essendon Football Club]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/will-ian-robson-be-the-first-domino-to-fall-in-essendon-supplement-scandal/story-fni5f6kv-1226649179329|title=Essendon chief executive Ian Robson is out but coach James Hird keeps the faith|first=Jon|last=Ralph|first2=Glenn|last2=McFarlane|first3=Mark|last3=Robinson|first4=Chris|last4=De Krester|work=[[Herald Sun]]|date=24 May 2013}}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 04:30, 11 October 2013
| Jack Gunston | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Jack Gunston | ||
| Date of birth | 16 October 1991 | ||
| Original team(s) | Sandringham Dragons (TAC Cup) | ||
| Draft | #29, 2009 National Draft, Adelaide | ||
| Height / weight | 193cm / 81kg | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Hawthorn | ||
| Number | 19 | ||
| Career highlights | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Jack Gunston (born 16 October 1991) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for Hawthorn in the Australian Football League (AFL). Gunston plays as a forward and is one of the most accurate kicks for goal from a set shot in the AFL.
Early career
Gunston had suffered a severe elbow injury playing as a junior, I was playing in a practice game for Sandy [Sandringham]. I contested the ball and my elbow just popped out. I had to go to hospital and the doctors put my whole arm in a cast, Gunston said. It took surgeons three hours and a dose of anaesthetic to put Gunston’s elbow back into place.[1] He was selected by Adelaide with pick 29 in the 2009 AFL Draft from the Sandringham Dragons.
He made his AFL debut against the Brisbane Lions in round nine of the 2010 AFL season. In a promising debut Gunston collected seven disposals and kicked a vital goal in the final quarter.[2] He played one more game in round 18 against Richmond collecting nine disposals. He finished the year on the wing with Central District’s 2010 premiership side.[3]
In 2011 he played 12 games, kicking five goals against Richmond in round 23.
After two years in Adelaide, Gunston became homesick and sought to return to Victoria. He had been awarded the Mark Bickley Award as the club's best young player, but he was stripped of the title after announcing his intentions to leave.[4]
He was traded to Hawthorn in a deal that saw three draft picks (pick 24, 46 & 64) given to Adelaide and two picks returned (pick 53 and 71).[5]
His first season at Hawthorn he played 19 games including the 2012 Grand Final.
Gunston played in the 2013 Grand Final against Fremantle, and was one of the best on ground, kicking 4 goals to be the leading goal scorer in the match and finished second in the Norm Smith Medal count to team mate Brian Lake.
Family
His father Ray Gunston is currently the CEO at the Essendon Football Club.[6]
References
- ^ Gill, Katrina (1 Dec, 2009). "Injury almost ruined Gunston's chances". Archived from the original on 29 March 2012.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Lions killed off by Crows
- ^ Laidlaw, Robert. "2010 Grand Final - Great Victory For Flag". Archived from the original on 27 September 2011.
- ^ Rucci, Michelangelo (11 September 2011). "Crows stripped Gunston of award". The Advertiser. Retrieved 22 September 2011.
- ^ Spits, Scott. "Hawks secure Gunston". The Agedate=12 October 2011.
- ^ Ralph, Jon; McFarlane, Glenn; Robinson, Mark; De Krester, Chris (24 May 2013). "Essendon chief executive Ian Robson is out but coach James Hird keeps the faith". Herald Sun.
External links
- Jack Gunston's profile on the official website of the Hawthorn Football Club
- Jack Gunston's playing statistics from AFL Tables