Players Who Played for Hawthorn and West Coast
11 players have played senior AFL for both Hawthorn and West Coast since 1990, led by Sam Mitchell (307 games for Hawthorn, 22 for West Coast). Here is every one, with games and seasons at each club.
11 players have played senior AFL for both Hawthorn and West Coast since 1990, led by Sam Mitchell (307 games for Hawthorn, 22 for West Coast).
- 1.Sam Mitchell329 games
- Hawthorn 307 · 2002–2016
- West Coast 22 · 2017
- 2.Daniel Chick252 games
- Hawthorn 149 · 1996–2002
- West Coast 103 · 2003–2007
- 3.Tom Barrass195 games
- Hawthorn 45 · 2025–2026
- West Coast 150 · 2015–2024
- 4.Richard Taylor140 games
- Hawthorn 112 · 1992–1993, 1995–2000
- West Coast 28 · 2001–2002
- 5.Xavier Ellis120 games
- Hawthorn 86 · 2007–2013
- West Coast 34 · 2014–2016
- 6.Michael Collica80 games
- Hawthorn 30 · 1999–2000
- West Coast 50 · 2001–2003
- 7.Brendan Krummel74 games
- Hawthorn 64 · 1996–2000
- West Coast 9 · 1992–1994
- Fremantle 1 · 1995
- 8.Tyler Brockman56 games
- Hawthorn 26 · 2021, 2023
- West Coast 30 · 2024–2025
- 9.Matthew Spangher56 games
- Hawthorn 24 · 2013–2016
- West Coast 26 · 2008–2010
- Sydney 6 · 2011
- 10.Angus Dewar26 games
- Hawthorn 25 · 2014–2016
- West Coast 1 · 2022
- 11.Paul Johnson70 games
- Hawthorn 1 · 2011
- West Coast 1 · 2003
- Melbourne 68 · 2005–2010
Senior games from 1990 on only. Players whose careers began earlier show their games since 1990.
At a glance
- 11 players have played senior AFL for both Hawthorn and West Coast since 1990, led by Sam Mitchell (307 games for Hawthorn, 22 for West Coast).
- Seven went from Hawthorn to West Coast, and four the other way.
- Three of the 11 also played for at least one other club.
- The most recent of them to play for either club: Tom Barrass, in 2026.
- That ranks 55 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 | West Coast | Other clubs | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Mitchell | 307 (2002–2016) | 22 (2017) | – | 329 |
| Daniel Chick | 149 (1996–2002) | 103 (2003–2007) | – | 252 |
| Tom Barrass | 45 (2025–2026) | 150 (2015–2024) | – | 195 |
| Richard Taylor | 112 (1992–1993, 1995–2000) | 28 (2001–2002) | – | 140 |
| Xavier Ellis | 86 (2007–2013) | 34 (2014–2016) | – | 120 |
| Michael Collica | 30 (1999–2000) | 50 (2001–2003) | – | 80 |
| Brendan Krummel | 64 (1996–2000) | 9 (1992–1994) | Fremantle 1 | 74 |
| Tyler Brockman | 26 (2021, 2023) | 30 (2024–2025) | – | 56 |
| Matthew Spangher | 24 (2013–2016) | 26 (2008–2010) | Sydney 6 | 56 |
| Angus Dewar | 25 (2014–2016) | 1 (2022) | – | 26 |
| Paul Johnson | 1 (2011) | 1 (2003) | Melbourne 68 | 70 |
Quick answers
- 11 players have played senior AFL for both Hawthorn and West Coast since 1990, led by Sam Mitchell (307 games for Hawthorn, 22 for West Coast). See the list→
- Of the players who played for both, Sam Mitchell played the most games for Hawthorn: 307. See the list→
- Of the players who played for both, Tom Barrass played the most games for West Coast: 150. See the list→
- Seven of them played for Hawthorn first and four played for West Coast first. See the list→
- Three of the 11 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→
- 291 players have played senior AFL for West Coast since 1990, and 132 of them also played for another club. Open the tool→
- Hawthorn shares the most players with St Kilda: 20. See them→
- West Coast shares the most players with Richmond: 15. See them→
- Did Sam Mitchell play for Hawthorn and West Coast? Yes: 307 games for Hawthorn (2002–2016) and 22 for West Coast (2017). See the list→
- Did Daniel Chick play for Hawthorn and West Coast? Yes: 149 games for Hawthorn (1996–2002) and 103 for West Coast (2003–2007). See the list→
- Did Tom Barrass play for Hawthorn and West Coast? Yes: 45 games for Hawthorn (2025–2026) and 150 for West Coast (2015–2024). See the list→
- Did Richard Taylor play for Hawthorn and West Coast? Yes: 112 games for Hawthorn (1992–1993, 1995–2000) and 28 for West Coast (2001–2002). See the list→
- Did Xavier Ellis play for Hawthorn and West Coast? Yes: 86 games for Hawthorn (2007–2013) and 34 for West Coast (2014–2016). See the list→
- Did Michael Collica play for Hawthorn and West Coast? Yes: 30 games for Hawthorn (1999–2000) and 50 for West Coast (2001–2003). See the list→
- Did Brendan Krummel play for Hawthorn and West Coast? Yes: 64 games for Hawthorn (1996–2000) and 9 for West Coast (1992–1994). See the list→
- Did Tyler Brockman play for Hawthorn and West Coast? Yes: 26 games for Hawthorn (2021, 2023) and 30 for West Coast (2024–2025). See the list→
- Did Matthew Spangher play for Hawthorn and West Coast? Yes: 24 games for Hawthorn (2013–2016) and 26 for West Coast (2008–2010). See the list→
- Did Angus Dewar play for Hawthorn and West Coast? Yes: 25 games for Hawthorn (2014–2016) and 1 for West Coast (2022). See the list→
- Did Paul Johnson play for Hawthorn and West Coast? Yes: 1 game for Hawthorn (2011) and 1 for West Coast (2003). 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)
West Coast shares the most with
Common questions
How many players have played for both Hawthorn and West Coast?
11 players have played senior AFL for both Hawthorn and West Coast since 1990, led by Sam Mitchell (307 games for Hawthorn, 22 for West Coast).
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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