Players Who Played for Greater Western Sydney and Hawthorn
Five players have played senior AFL for both Greater Western Sydney and Hawthorn since 1990, led by Tom Scully (121 games for Greater Western Sydney, 35 for Hawthorn). Here is every one, with games and seasons at each club.
Five players have played senior AFL for both Greater Western Sydney and Hawthorn since 1990, led by Tom Scully (121 games for Greater Western Sydney, 35 for Hawthorn).
- 1.Tom Scully187 games
- Greater Western Sydney 121 · 2012–2018
- Hawthorn 35 · 2019–2020
- Melbourne 31 · 2010–2011
- 2.Sam Frost185 games
- Greater Western Sydney 21 · 2012–2014
- Hawthorn 94 · 2020–2025
- Melbourne 70 · 2015–2019
- 3.Stephen Gilham114 games
- Greater Western Sydney 15 · 2013–2014
- Hawthorn 98 · 2006–2012
- Port Adelaide 1 · 2005
- 4.Jonathon Patton95 games
- Greater Western Sydney 89 · 2012–2018
- Hawthorn 6 · 2020
- 5.Jonathan ORourke21 games
- Greater Western Sydney 9 · 2013–2014
- Hawthorn 12 · 2015–2016, 2018
Senior games from 1990 on only. Players whose careers began earlier show their games since 1990.
At a glance
- Five players have played senior AFL for both Greater Western Sydney and Hawthorn since 1990, led by Tom Scully (121 games for Greater Western Sydney, 35 for Hawthorn).
- Four went from Greater Western Sydney to Hawthorn, and one the other way.
- Three of the 5 also played for at least one other club.
- The most recent of them to play for either club: Sam Frost, in 2025.
- That ranks 138 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 | Greater Western Sydney | Hawthorn | Other clubs | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Scully | 121 (2012–2018) | 35 (2019–2020) | Melbourne 31 | 187 |
| Sam Frost | 21 (2012–2014) | 94 (2020–2025) | Melbourne 70 | 185 |
| Stephen Gilham | 15 (2013–2014) | 98 (2006–2012) | Port Adelaide 1 | 114 |
| Jonathon Patton | 89 (2012–2018) | 6 (2020) | – | 95 |
| Jonathan ORourke | 9 (2013–2014) | 12 (2015–2016, 2018) | – | 21 |
Quick answers
- Five players have played senior AFL for both Greater Western Sydney and Hawthorn since 1990, led by Tom Scully (121 games for Greater Western Sydney, 35 for Hawthorn). See the list→
- Of the players who played for both, Tom Scully played the most games for Greater Western Sydney: 121. See the list→
- Of the players who played for both, Stephen Gilham played the most games for Hawthorn: 98. See the list→
- Four of them played for Greater Western Sydney first and one played for Hawthorn first. See the list→
- Three of the 5 also played for a third club. See the list→
- 141 players have played senior AFL for Greater Western Sydney since 1990, and 88 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→
- Greater Western Sydney shares the most players with Carlton: 16. See them→
- Hawthorn shares the most players with St Kilda: 20. See them→
- Did Tom Scully play for Greater Western Sydney and Hawthorn? Yes: 121 games for Greater Western Sydney (2012–2018) and 35 for Hawthorn (2019–2020). See the list→
- Did Sam Frost play for Greater Western Sydney and Hawthorn? Yes: 21 games for Greater Western Sydney (2012–2014) and 94 for Hawthorn (2020–2025). See the list→
- Did Stephen Gilham play for Greater Western Sydney and Hawthorn? Yes: 15 games for Greater Western Sydney (2013–2014) and 98 for Hawthorn (2006–2012). See the list→
- Did Jonathon Patton play for Greater Western Sydney and Hawthorn? Yes: 89 games for Greater Western Sydney (2012–2018) and 6 for Hawthorn (2020). See the list→
- Did Jonathan ORourke play for Greater Western Sydney and Hawthorn? Yes: 9 games for Greater Western Sydney (2013–2014) and 12 for Hawthorn (2015–2016, 2018). See the list→
More club pairings
Greater Western Sydney shares the most with
Hawthorn shares the most with
- Hawthorn & St Kilda (20)
- Hawthorn & Footscray (15)
- Hawthorn & Sydney (15)
- Collingwood & Hawthorn (14)
- Brisbane & Hawthorn (13)
Common questions
How many players have played for both Greater Western Sydney and Hawthorn?
Five players have played senior AFL for both Greater Western Sydney and Hawthorn since 1990, led by Tom Scully (121 games for Greater Western Sydney, 35 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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