Announcing his retirement on Tuesday morning, Tom Hawkins is set to hang up the boots after an illustrious and loyal career at Geelong.
The New South Wales-born footballer has had a decorated career spanning 18 seasons, with 796 goals to his name. Hawkins broke the all-time Geelong games record, overtaking long-time teammate Joel Selwood earlier this year, and has the potential to become just the 12th player to kick 800 goals, if he can return from his foot injury suffered in Round 15.
A three-time premiership Cat, Coleman medallist and five-time All-Australian (including once as captain), we've reflected on the long career of Tom Hawkins, and determined his top performances.
8. Round 19 vs Carlton (2017)
In this home-and-away match against the Blues, Hawkins spent time higher up the ground, resulting in a career-best disposals performance.
Hawkins racked up 27 touches to go along with a season-high six goals and three goal assists.
It showed that Hawkins was capable of more than just a deep forward role, which was seen in the seasons to come through his rucking ability in the forward half.
