1961 Hawthorn Hawks Roster
Victorian Football League (VFL)
Team Record: 14-4 - 56 points
Finishing 1st in the VFL
Postseason: 2-0 Won Grand Finals
Coach: John Kennedy (14-4)
1961 Hawthorn Hawks StatisticsTeam Record: 14-4 - 56 points
Finishing 1st in the VFL
Postseason: 2-0 Won Grand Finals
Coach: John Kennedy (14-4)
The Hawthorn Hawks of the Victorian Football League ended the 1961 season with a record of 14 wins and 4 losses for 56 points finishing first in the VFL. The team compiled a postseason mark of 2-0. John Kennedy coached the team. The 1961 Hawthorn Hawks won the Grand Finals.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Abbott | June 10, 1939 | 5'11" | 168 | ||
| Graham Arthur | June 9, 1936 | 5'11" | 190 | ||
| Wayne Athorne | September 7, 1941 | 6'2" | 183 | ||
| Morton Browne | September 11, 1939 | 5'11" | 174 | ||
| Ron Cabble | February 10, 1938 | 5'9" | 159 | ||
| Kevin Connell | August 27, 1939 | 5'8" | 161 | ||
| Graham Cooper | April 24, 1938 | 6'2" | 187 | ||
| John Cunningham | November 22, 1940 | 5'7" | 141 | ||
| Brendan Edwards | March 18, 1936 | 5'10" | 165 | ||
| John Fisher | October 10, 1937 | 5'10" | 161 | ||
| Graeme Haslem | October 8, 1940 | 5'6" | 159 | ||
| Phil Hay | February 7, 1938 | 5'11" | 168 | ||
| Sted Hay | June 1, 1939 | 5'11" | 190 | ||
| Malcolm Hill | October 7, 1938 | 6'2" | 203 | ||
| Bill Joiner | August 29, 1939 | 6'6" | 214 | ||
| Allan Joyce | October 21, 1942 | 6'1" | 190 | ||
| Les Kaine | August 8, 1936 | 6'1" | 183 | ||
| Ian Law | September 27, 1938 | 5'9" | 165 | ||
| John McArthur | September 10, 1938 | 6'0" | 190 | ||
| Max McMahon | March 20, 1942 | 6'0" | 185 | ||
| Cam McPherson | May 24, 1940 | 5'11" | 176 | ||
| Ian Mort | April 4, 1937 | 6'1" | 196 | ||
| Ron Nalder | September 8, 1939 | 5'10" | 168 | ||
| David Parkin | September 12, 1942 | 5'11" | 176 | ||
| John Peck | August 7, 1937 | 6'2" | 201 | ||
| Reg Poole | January 15, 1942 | 5'10" | 168 | ||
| Roy Simmonds | December 29, 1928 | 5'9" | 176 | ||
| John Winneke | March 19, 1938 | 6'3" | 190 | ||
| Garry Young | July 10, 1939 | 6'0" | 185 | ||
| Colin Youren | June 3, 1939 | 5'11" | 168 |
