Heath Hocking

Who is Heath Hocking?

Heath Hocking is an Australian rules footballer who plays for Essendon.

Originally from Mooroolbark, he was drafted by Essendon with the 20th selection in the 2006 Rookie Draft from Eastern Ranges in TAC Cup. He was elevated to the main list in 2007, playing one game late in the 2007 season.

Hocking is a solid and hard-at-it midfielder, who primarily plays a defensive tagging role on opposition midfielders. He finished second in the Essendon's best and fairest award, the Crichton Medal, in 2010 and fifth in 2011.

His father, Graham Hocking played one game for South Melbourne in 1971 and his older brother Evan has played in the Victorian Football League for Port Melbourne Football Club.