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John Hendrie

b. 1953

Australian rules footballer

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Born 1953. John Hendrie is an australian rules football player.

John Hendrie (born 11 June 1953) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Hawthorn in the VFL during the 1970s.

"Bomber" Hendrie attended Scotch College, Melbourne from 1968 to 1971 and was a member of the first XVIII for three years, being vice-captain of the premiership winning side in his final year.

A half forward, Hendrie was a good mark and had a sweeping left foot kick. He kicked 2 goals 8 behinds in the 1976 grand final and The Age newspaper journalists voted him best on ground.

Hendrie finished equal third in the 1975 Brownlow Medal and his highest scoring season was 52 goals in 1977. A dual premiership player with Hawthorn in 1976 and 1978, he also represented Victoria in state of origin matches in 1977 and 1978. In round 21 of the 1978 season, he kicked the winning goal against .

He struggled to get a senior game with Hawthorn in the last two years of his career, playing eight games in 1981 and only one in 1982. He had offers to join Footscray but took the advice of Allan Jeans to finish his VFL career at Hawthorn. After business took him to Sydney, he played with the North Shore Australian Football Club in the Sydney competition.

Hendrie also played 45 first XI games for Hawthorn East Melbourne Cricket Club in the Melbourne District Cricket Association between 1971-72 and 1977-78.

Honours and achievements Hawthorn 2 Γ— VFL premiership player: 1976, 1978 Minor premiership: 1975

Individual Hawthorn life member

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Education
Scotch College
Also known as
John Charles Hendrie

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Frequently asked questions

Who is John Hendrie?

Australian rules footballer

When was John Hendrie born?

John Hendrie was born on 11 June 1953.

What is John Hendrie's occupation?

John Hendrie is an australian rules football player.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: John Hendrie

Β· Wikidata: Q6238653

Β· DBpedia: John Hendrie (Australian footballer)

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