1978 Hawthorn Hawks Roster
Victorian Football League (VFL)
Team Record: 16-6 - 64 points
Finishing 2nd in the VFL
Postseason: 3-0 Won Grand Finals
Coach: David Parkin (16-6)
1978 Hawthorn Hawks StatisticsTeam Record: 16-6 - 64 points
Finishing 2nd in the VFL
Postseason: 3-0 Won Grand Finals
Coach: David Parkin (16-6)
The Hawthorn Hawks of the Victorian Football League ended the 1978 season with a record of 16 wins and 6 losses for 64 points finishing second in the VFL. The team compiled a postseason mark of 3-0. David Parkin coached the team. The 1978 Hawthorn Hawks won the Grand Finals.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geoff Ablett | March 13, 1955 | 5'11" | 176 | Drouin, VIC | |
| Gary Ayres | September 28, 1960 | 6'1" | 209 | ||
| Alle De Wolde | December 27, 1955 | 5'11" | 183 | ||
| Robert DiPierdomenico | May 5, 1958 | 6'1" | 205 | Hawthorn, VIC | |
| Rodney Eade | April 4, 1958 | 6'0" | 185 | ||
| Steve Emery | January 15, 1958 | 6'0" | 183 | ||
| Norm Goss | March 3, 1951 | 5'9" | 172 | ||
| John Hendrie | June 11, 1953 | 6'2" | 192 | ||
| Tony King | September 11, 1955 | 6'1" | 176 | ||
| Peter Knights | March 30, 1952 | 6'2" | 185 | ||
| Warren Lee | May 21, 1958 | 6'0" | 172 | ||
| Alan Martello | September 14, 1952 | 6'4" | 220 | ||
| Kelvin Matthews | December 15, 1953 | 5'10" | 203 | ||
| Leigh Matthews | March 1, 1952 | 5'10" | 190 | Frankston, VIC | |
| Michael McCarthy | October 10, 1957 | 6'4" | 196 | ||
| Michael Moncrieff | August 19, 1952 | 6'3" | 187 | ||
| Kelvin Moore | August 15, 1950 | 6'2" | 190 | ||
| Peter Murnane | February 5, 1955 | 5'11" | 172 | ||
| Shane Murphy | December 1, 1955 | 6'0" | 181 | ||
| Jeff Murray | April 7, 1952 | 6'5" | 214 | ||
| David O'Halloran | September 8, 1955 | 6'1" | 203 | ||
| Ian Paton | February 21, 1957 | 6'4" | 203 | ||
| David Polkinghorne | February 1, 1956 | 5'11" | 185 | ||
| Leon Rice | August 23, 1951 | 6'0" | 165 | ||
| Barry Rowlings | August 21, 1950 | 5'10" | 170 | ||
| Peter Russo | October 29, 1959 | 5'9" | 154 | ||
| Don Scott | December 20, 1947 | 6'3" | 196 | ||
| Mark Scott | March 24, 1959 | 6'5" | 176 | ||
| Michael Tuck | June 24, 1953 | 6'2" | 168 | Berwick, VIC | |
| Terry Wallace | December 13, 1958 | 6'0" | 187 | ||
| Richard Walter | April 8, 1959 | 6'4" | 220 | ||
| Peter Welsh | January 24, 1954 | 5'11" | 198 | ||
| Nick Wilton | February 24, 1958 | 6'3" | 190 |
