John Hendrie

Who is John Hendrie?

John Hendrie is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Hawthorn in the VFL during the 1970s.

A half forward, Hendrie was a good mark and had a sweeping left foot kick. Hendrie kicked 2 goals 8 behinds in the 1976 Grand Final.

His career best was 52 goals in 1977. He finished equal third in the 1975 Brownlow Medal count.

A dual premiership player with Hawthorn in 1976 and 1978. Hendrie represented Victoria in state of origin matches

His struggled to get a senior game in the last two years of his career, playing 8 games in 1981 and only one in 1982.