Hawthorn's triple premiership player Jack Gunston has told the Hawks he will move to the Brisbane Lions as a free agent this off season.
[Michael Gleeson](/by/michael-gleeson-hveeu)is an award-winning senior sports writer specialising in AFL and athletics.Connect via Hawthorn would be prepared to pay more than $200,000 of Mitchell’s salary and look for a second round pick in any deal. Even then Collingwood are exploring several players including Brayden Fiorini from the Gold Coast Suns.
Hawks veteran turns down two-year deal for 'change of lifestyle' at Brisbane.
“Just seeing (Gunston’s family) down here and being around everyone … “(It was) something outside of football we didn’t see coming. Gunston has played 211 games for Hawthorn, kicking 410 goals. “Jack has been an incredible servant during his 11 seasons here at Hawthorn. “The Gunston family will always be part of the Hawthorn fabric and we thank them for contribution they have made to the brown and gold.” The club confirmed Gunston’s move in a statement, stating they “respect” his decision to turn his back on a two-year deal.
JACK Gunston has played his last game at Hawthorn after telling the club he intends to join Brisbane as a free agent. The triple-premiership player played ...
"Jack has been an incredible servant during his 11 seasons here at Hawthorn. He leaves the club as a three-time premiership player and a best and fairest winner, but more importantly, a person who is genuinely respected and loved by his teammates, staff and our Hawthorn fans. JACK Gunston has played his last game at Hawthorn after telling the club he intends to join Brisbane as a free agent.
Gunston, who turns 31 next month, will depart after 211 games and three premierships at the Hawks. He originally started his career at Adelaide in 2010. WATCH ...
“Jack has been an incredible servant during his 11 seasons here at Hawthorn. Stream them all for free on “The Gunston family will always be part of the Hawthorn fabric and we thank them for contribution they have made to the brown and gold.” “Today Jack informed us, after considerable thought, that he would exercise his right as a free agent to explore the market, and we respect that completely. [Hawthorn](https://7news.com.au/sport/hawthorn-hawks) forward Jack Gunston will continue his career at a third [AFL](https://7news.com.au/sport/afl) club after officially telling the club he will be joining [Brisbane](https://7news.com.au/sport/brisbane-lions). On Tuesday, Gunston said a change of lifestyle would be the motivating factor behind his move north as he weighed up his options.
Hawthorn sharpshooter Jack Gunston will depart the Hawks as an unrestricted free agent to join Brisbane, where he will chase a fourth AFL premiership.
Graham finished second in Richmond's best and fairest count last year and the 24-year-old also featured in the club's flag-winning campaigns of 2017 and 2020. Graham is contracted with the Tigers for next year and he told reporters he was only in Adelaide to visit family. Elsewhere, two-time Richmond premiership midfielder Jack Graham has met with Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley as a trade to the Power begins to take shape.
The three-time premiership Hawk is set to fly north. · Where to next for the Brisbane Lions? · Joel Selwood's wholesome moment during Cats celebrations · " ...
[Hawthorn](/afl/teams/hawthorn-hawks/) will add Power winger [Karl Amon](https://www.zerohanger.com/afl/players/karl-amon/) to their roster via free agency measures, a compensation pick commensurate with the loss of Gunston is unlikely to arise. “Jack has been an incredible servant during his 11 seasons here at Hawthorn. [Brisbane](/afl/teams/brisbane-lions/) will also miss out on any compensation upon [Daniel McStay](https://www.zerohanger.com/afl/players/daniel-mcstay/)'s impending departure due to Gunston's arrival. [Hawthorn](/afl/teams/hawthorn-hawks/) alongside former skipper [Luke Hodge](https://www.zerohanger.com/afl/players/luke-hodge/) and defensive pillar [Grant Birchall](https://www.zerohanger.com/afl/players/grant-birchall/), Gunston will now follow the pair's lead in trading Waverley for the Sunshine State. [Jack Gunston](https://www.zerohanger.com/afl/players/jack-gunston/) has told [Hawthorn](/afl/teams/hawthorn-hawks/) of his desire to join [Brisbane](/afl/teams/brisbane-lions/) via free agency measures. [Hawthorn](/afl/teams/hawthorn-hawks/) headquarters, Hawks head of football Rob McCartney expressed Gunston informed the club of his decision on Wednesday.
Hawthorn sharpshooter Jack Gunston will depart the Hawks as an unrestricted free agent to join Brisbane, where he will chase a fourth AFL premiership.
Graham finished second in Richmond's best and fairest count last year and the 24-year-old also featured in the club's flag-winning campaigns of 2017 and 2020. Graham is contracted with the Tigers for next year and he told reporters he was only in Adelaide to visit family. Elsewhere, two-time Richmond premiership midfielder Jack Graham has met with Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley as a trade to the Power begins to take shape.
JACK Gunston has played his last game at Hawthorn after telling the club he intends to join Brisbane as a free agent. The triple-premiership player played ...
"Jack has been an incredible servant during his 11 seasons here at Hawthorn. He leaves the club as a three-time premiership player and a best and fairest winner, but more importantly, a person who is genuinely respected and loved by his teammates, staff and our Hawthorn fans. JACK Gunston has played his last game at Hawthorn after telling the club he intends to join Brisbane as a free agent.
Three-time premiership star Jack Gunston has told Hawthorn he will leave the club and join Brisbane.
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