Players Who Played for Hawthorn and Melbourne
Nine players have played senior AFL for both Hawthorn and Melbourne since 1990, led by Jordan Lewis (264 games for Hawthorn, 55 for Melbourne). Here is every one, with games and seasons at each club.
Nine players have played senior AFL for both Hawthorn and Melbourne since 1990, led by Jordan Lewis (264 games for Hawthorn, 55 for Melbourne).
- 1.Jordan Lewis319 games
- Hawthorn 264 · 2005–2016
- Melbourne 55 · 2017–2019
- 2.James Frawley241 games
- Hawthorn 100 · 2015–2020
- Melbourne 139 · 2007–2014
- St Kilda 2 · 2021
- 3.Cameron Bruce234 games
- Hawthorn 10 · 2011–2012
- Melbourne 224 · 2000–2010
- 4.Sam Frost185 games
- Hawthorn 94 · 2020–2025
- Melbourne 70 · 2015–2019
- Greater Western Sydney 21 · 2012–2014
- 5.Changkuoth Jiath92 games
- Hawthorn 76 · 2019–2025
- Melbourne 16 · 2026
- 6.Paul Johnson70 games
- Hawthorn 1 · 2011
- Melbourne 68 · 2005–2010
- West Coast 1 · 2003
- 7.Tom Scully187 games
- Hawthorn 35 · 2019–2020
- Melbourne 31 · 2010–2011
- Greater Western Sydney 121 · 2012–2018
- 8.Kyle Cheney85 games
- Hawthorn 27 · 2011–2014
- Melbourne 14 · 2009–2010
- Adelaide 44 · 2015–2016, 2018
- 9.Jack Fitzpatrick26 games
- Hawthorn 4 · 2016–2017
- Melbourne 22 · 2011–2015
Senior games from 1990 on only. Players whose careers began earlier show their games since 1990.
At a glance
- Nine players have played senior AFL for both Hawthorn and Melbourne since 1990, led by Jordan Lewis (264 games for Hawthorn, 55 for Melbourne).
- Two went from Hawthorn to Melbourne, and seven the other way.
- Five of the 9 also played for at least one other club.
- The most recent of them to play for either club: Changkuoth Jiath, in 2026.
- That ranks 90 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 | Hawthorn | Melbourne | Other clubs | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Lewis | 264 (2005–2016) | 55 (2017–2019) | – | 319 |
| James Frawley | 100 (2015–2020) | 139 (2007–2014) | St Kilda 2 | 241 |
| Cameron Bruce | 10 (2011–2012) | 224 (2000–2010) | – | 234 |
| Sam Frost | 94 (2020–2025) | 70 (2015–2019) | Greater Western Sydney 21 | 185 |
| Changkuoth Jiath | 76 (2019–2025) | 16 (2026) | – | 92 |
| Paul Johnson | 1 (2011) | 68 (2005–2010) | West Coast 1 | 70 |
| Tom Scully | 35 (2019–2020) | 31 (2010–2011) | Greater Western Sydney 121 | 187 |
| Kyle Cheney | 27 (2011–2014) | 14 (2009–2010) | Adelaide 44 | 85 |
| Jack Fitzpatrick | 4 (2016–2017) | 22 (2011–2015) | – | 26 |
Quick answers
- Nine players have played senior AFL for both Hawthorn and Melbourne since 1990, led by Jordan Lewis (264 games for Hawthorn, 55 for Melbourne). See the list→
- Of the players who played for both, Jordan Lewis played the most games for Hawthorn: 264. See the list→
- Of the players who played for both, Cameron Bruce played the most games for Melbourne: 224. See the list→
- Two of them played for Hawthorn first and seven played for Melbourne first. See the list→
- Five of the 9 also played for a third club. See the list→
- 291 players have played senior AFL for Hawthorn since 1990, and 163 of them also played for another club. Open the tool→
- 314 players have played senior AFL for Melbourne since 1990, and 166 of them also played for another club. Open the tool→
- Hawthorn shares the most players with St Kilda: 20. See them→
- Melbourne shares the most players with St Kilda: 19. See them→
- Did Jordan Lewis play for Hawthorn and Melbourne? Yes: 264 games for Hawthorn (2005–2016) and 55 for Melbourne (2017–2019). See the list→
- Did James Frawley play for Hawthorn and Melbourne? Yes: 100 games for Hawthorn (2015–2020) and 139 for Melbourne (2007–2014). See the list→
- Did Cameron Bruce play for Hawthorn and Melbourne? Yes: 10 games for Hawthorn (2011–2012) and 224 for Melbourne (2000–2010). See the list→
- Did Sam Frost play for Hawthorn and Melbourne? Yes: 94 games for Hawthorn (2020–2025) and 70 for Melbourne (2015–2019). See the list→
- Did Changkuoth Jiath play for Hawthorn and Melbourne? Yes: 76 games for Hawthorn (2019–2025) and 16 for Melbourne (2026). See the list→
- Did Paul Johnson play for Hawthorn and Melbourne? Yes: 1 game for Hawthorn (2011) and 68 for Melbourne (2005–2010). See the list→
- Did Tom Scully play for Hawthorn and Melbourne? Yes: 35 games for Hawthorn (2019–2020) and 31 for Melbourne (2010–2011). See the list→
- Did Kyle Cheney play for Hawthorn and Melbourne? Yes: 27 games for Hawthorn (2011–2014) and 14 for Melbourne (2009–2010). See the list→
- Did Jack Fitzpatrick play for Hawthorn and Melbourne? Yes: 4 games for Hawthorn (2016–2017) and 22 for Melbourne (2011–2015). See the list→
More club pairings
Hawthorn shares the most with
- Hawthorn & St Kilda (20)
- Hawthorn & Footscray (15)
- Hawthorn & Sydney (15)
- Collingwood & Hawthorn (14)
- Brisbane & Hawthorn (13)
Melbourne shares the most with
Common questions
How many players have played for both Hawthorn and Melbourne?
Nine players have played senior AFL for both Hawthorn and Melbourne since 1990, led by Jordan Lewis (264 games for Hawthorn, 55 for Melbourne).
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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