Players Who Played for Fitzroy and Hawthorn
Eight players have played senior AFL for both Fitzroy and Hawthorn since 1990, led by John Barker (47 games for Fitzroy, 113 for Hawthorn). Here is every one, with games and seasons at each club.
Eight players have played senior AFL for both Fitzroy and Hawthorn since 1990, led by John Barker (47 games for Fitzroy, 113 for Hawthorn).
- 1.John Barker168 games
- Fitzroy 47 · 1994–1996
- Hawthorn 113 · 1998–2006
- Brisbane Lions 8 · 1997
- 2.Tony Woods172 games
- Fitzroy 12 · 1990
- Hawthorn 142 · 1995–2002
- Collingwood 18 · 1992–1994
- 3.Jason Taylor91 games
- Fitzroy 7 · 1990–1991
- Hawthorn 80 · 1992–1996
- Collingwood 4 · 1997
- 4.Darren Kappler125 games
- Fitzroy 25 · 1990–1991
- Hawthorn 41 · 1996–1998
- Sydney 59 · 1992–1995
- 5.Matthew Dent118 games
- Fitzroy 47 · 1994–1996
- Hawthorn 8 · 2001
- Western Bulldogs 63 · 1997–2000
- 6.Mark Bunn53 games
- Fitzroy 30 · 1990–1992
- Hawthorn 23 · 1993–1995
- 7.Shayne Stevenson45 games
- Fitzroy 11 · 1991–1993
- Hawthorn 34 · 1994–1997
- 8.Paul Abbott30 games
- Fitzroy 26 · 1992–1993
- Hawthorn 4 · 1991
Senior games from 1990 on only. Players whose careers began earlier show their games since 1990.
At a glance
- Eight players have played senior AFL for both Fitzroy and Hawthorn since 1990, led by John Barker (47 games for Fitzroy, 113 for Hawthorn).
- Seven went from Fitzroy to Hawthorn, and one the other way.
- Five of the 8 also played for at least one other club.
- The most recent of them to play for either club: John Barker, in 2006.
- That ranks 106 of the 171 club pairings by shared players since 1990.
Checked 21 October 2026 · data as of 15 September 2026
Every player who played for both
| Player | Fitzroy | Hawthorn | Other clubs | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Barker | 47 (1994–1996) | 113 (1998–2006) | Brisbane Lions 8 | 168 |
| Tony Woods† | 12 (1990) | 142 (1995–2002) | Collingwood 18 | 172 |
| Jason Taylor | 7 (1990–1991) | 80 (1992–1996) | Collingwood 4 | 91 |
| Darren Kappler† | 25 (1990–1991) | 41 (1996–1998) | Sydney 59 | 125 |
| Matthew Dent | 47 (1994–1996) | 8 (2001) | Western Bulldogs 63 | 118 |
| Mark Bunn | 30 (1990–1992) | 23 (1993–1995) | – | 53 |
| Shayne Stevenson | 11 (1991–1993) | 34 (1994–1997) | – | 45 |
| Paul Abbott† | 26 (1992–1993) | 4 (1991) | – | 30 |
† Career began before 1990: earlier games are not counted.
Quick answers
- Eight players have played senior AFL for both Fitzroy and Hawthorn since 1990, led by John Barker (47 games for Fitzroy, 113 for Hawthorn). See the list→
- Of the players who played for both, John Barker played the most games for Fitzroy: 47. See the list→
- Of the players who played for both, Tony Woods played the most games for Hawthorn: 142. See the list→
- Seven of them played for Fitzroy first and one played for Hawthorn first. See the list→
- Five of the 8 also played for a third club. See the list→
- 112 players have played senior AFL for Fitzroy since 1990, and 69 of them also played for another club. Open the tool→
- 291 players have played senior AFL for Hawthorn since 1990, and 163 of them also played for another club. Open the tool→
- Fitzroy shares the most players with Brisbane: 15. See them→
- Hawthorn shares the most players with St Kilda: 20. See them→
- Did John Barker play for Fitzroy and Hawthorn? Yes: 47 games for Fitzroy (1994–1996) and 113 for Hawthorn (1998–2006). See the list→
- Did Tony Woods play for Fitzroy and Hawthorn? Yes: 12 games for Fitzroy (1990) and 142 for Hawthorn (1995–2002). See the list→
- Did Jason Taylor play for Fitzroy and Hawthorn? Yes: 7 games for Fitzroy (1990–1991) and 80 for Hawthorn (1992–1996). See the list→
- Did Darren Kappler play for Fitzroy and Hawthorn? Yes: 25 games for Fitzroy (1990–1991) and 41 for Hawthorn (1996–1998). See the list→
- Did Matthew Dent play for Fitzroy and Hawthorn? Yes: 47 games for Fitzroy (1994–1996) and 8 for Hawthorn (2001). See the list→
- Did Mark Bunn play for Fitzroy and Hawthorn? Yes: 30 games for Fitzroy (1990–1992) and 23 for Hawthorn (1993–1995). See the list→
- Did Shayne Stevenson play for Fitzroy and Hawthorn? Yes: 11 games for Fitzroy (1991–1993) and 34 for Hawthorn (1994–1997). See the list→
- Did Paul Abbott play for Fitzroy and Hawthorn? Yes: 26 games for Fitzroy (1992–1993) and 4 for Hawthorn (1991). See the list→
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Common questions
How many players have played for both Fitzroy and Hawthorn?
Eight players have played senior AFL for both Fitzroy and Hawthorn since 1990, led by John Barker (47 games for Fitzroy, 113 for Hawthorn).
What counts as playing for a club?
At least one senior AFL game for that club in 1990 or later. Games before 1990 are not counted, so a career that began in the 1980s shows only its games since 1990.
How up to date is it?
The data is as of 15 September 2026. Games and clubs are compiled from public records: AFL Tables season statistics and Wikipedia.
Sources
- Season player statistics, 1990 to 2026, from AFL Tables (afltables.com).
- Club and honour records from Wikipedia.
- Data as of 15 September 2026. Facts compiled from public records; no text is copied from either source.
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