Jack Ginnivan /ˈɡɪnɪˌvən/ (born 9 December 2002) is an Australian rules footballer playing for the Hawthorn Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). He previously played for the Collingwood Football Club, when they won a premiership in 2023.
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_11.07.21.jpg) Ginnivan training for Collingwood in July 2023 | |||
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Jack Ginnivan | ||
| Nickname(s) | Ginni, Goblin | ||
| Date of birth | 9 December 2002 | ||
| Place of birth | Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia | ||
| Original team(s) | Bendigo Pioneers (NAB League) | ||
| Draft | No. 13, 2021 rookie draft | ||
| Debut | Round 19, 2021, Collingwood vs. Port Adelaide, at Marvel Stadium | ||
| Height | 345 cm (11 ft 4 in) | ||
| Weight | 125 kg (276 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Hawthorn | ||
| Number | 33 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2021–2023 | Collingwood | 42 (58) | |
| 2024– | Hawthorn | 23 (28) | |
| Total | 65 (86) | ||
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2024. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
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| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Early life and state football
editGinnivan started playing Australian rules football at the age of six, following Hawthorn winning the 2008 AFL Grand Final. As a youth, he played for the Newstead Football Club in the Maryborough Castlemaine District Football League and at the age of 11, kicked his 100th goal for the club.[1] Later, he played junior football for Golden Square and Strathfieldsaye in the Bendigo Football Netball League, helping them win a premiership in 2019.[2] In 2020, Ginnivan played for the Bendigo Pioneers in the NAB League and was selected for the Vic Country team.[3] Ginnivan studied at Bendigo Senior Secondary College and grew up supporting Hawthorn.[4]
AFL career
edit2021: Debut season
editGinnivan was drafted by Collingwood with their first pick of the 2021 rookie draft, which was the 13th pick overall.[5] After kicking 11 goals over three matches in the Victorian Football League (VFL), including several four-goal games,[6] Ginnivan made his AFL debut against Port Adelaide in the nineteenth round of the 2021 AFL season, at Marvel Stadium.[7] He played in the last five games of the season, kicking six goals.[8]
2022: Breakout season
editIn the 2022 Anzac Day match, in just his tenth career game, Ginnivan kicked five goals and won the Anzac Medal as best on ground,[9] as well as the Rising Star nomination for round 6.[10] As his second season progressed, he quickly became a high-profile and controversial player, after gaining a reputation among media and rival spectators for ducking or shrugging into high tackles to win free kicks,[11] and later admitting to doing so deliberately and even practising the technique in an unusually frank interview.[12]
Ginnivan was booed by rival fans for much of the end of his second season – including an infamous incident when Sydney fans booed him after he had left the game with injury, drawing considerable scorn towards those fans in the media.[13]
2023: Premiership and move to Hawthorn
editIn the summer of 2023, Ginnivan was on a training tour with Collingwood in Torquay, where he was caught taking illicit substances in the hotel bathroom.[14] He was given a two-game ban and missed games against Geelong and Port Adelaide.[15]
Ginnivan played only 14 of the club's 26 games, making his first appearance of the season in round 5 against St Kilda, kicking one goal from 13 disposals.[16] He continued to appear in and out of the side throughout the season, and kicked a total of 12 goals, with a season high of three goals against Essendon in round 24.[17]
Ginnivan played as the substitute for Collingwood's two finals games before earning his spot in the starting 22 for the grand final.[18] Ginnivan became a premiership player in Collingwood's win over Brisbane Lions by four points, amassing seven disposals and one behind on the day.
Following the grand final, Ginnivan requested a trade to Hawthorn, and was traded on 18 October.[19]
2024: First season as a Hawk
editGinnivan has impressed in his first season with Hawthorn. He has played a different role, providing a valuable connection from the midfield into attack. While Ginnivan has kicked less goals than his standout season as a pure small forward in 2022, he has collected more possessions, been involved in more scores, and all around been a damaging presence to opposition teams, with forward 50 entries a highlight for the young player.
In Round 19 coming up against his old side, Ginnivan collected 31 disposals for 417 metres gained and kicked 2 goals in a best on ground performance, cementing himself as a key player in Hawthorn's revival.
Personal life
editGinnivan's father, Craig Ginnivan, kicked 17 goals for Campbells Creek in the Maryborough Castlemaine District Football League in a 1990 match.[20] Campbells Creek's final score of 100.34 (634) is the highest ever in a senior Australian rules football match.[21]
Statistics
editUpdated to the end of 2024.[22]
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Played in that season's premiership team |
| Season | Team | No. | Games | Totals | Averages (per game) | Votes | ||||||||||||
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| G | B | K | H | D | M | T | G | B | K | H | D | M | T | |||||
| 2021 | Collingwood | 33 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 38 | 7 | 45 | 18 | 4 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 7.6 | 1.4 | 9.0 | 3.6 | 0.8 | 0 |
| 2022 | Collingwood | 33 | 23 | 40 | 19 | 161 | 62 | 223 | 62 | 34 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 7.0 | 2.7 | 9.7 | 2.7 | 1.5 | 3 |
| 2023# | Collingwood | 33 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 87 | 40 | 127 | 32 | 16 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 6.2 | 2.9 | 9.1 | 2.3 | 1.1 | 1 |
| 2024 | Hawthorn | 33 | 23 | 28 | 25 | 235 | 145 | 380 | 89 | 63 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 10.2 | 6.3 | 16.5 | 3.9 | 2.7 | 3 |
| Career | 65 | 86 | 55 | 521 | 254 | 775 | 201 | 117 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 8.0 | 3.9 | 11.9 | 3.1 | 1.8 | 7 | ||
Honours and achievements
editCollingwood
Hawthorn
- McClelland Trophy: 2024
Individual
- Anzac Day Medal: 2022
- 2× 22under22 team: 2022, 2024
- AFL Rising Star nominee: 2022
References
edit- ^ Landy, Samantha (16 August 2014). "Newstead forward Jack Ginnivan slots nine goals to make it 101 for the year and chase dad's record". Herald Sun.
- ^ "Storm caps unbeaten run to reserves premiership". AFL Central Victoria. 23 September 2019.
- ^ Alvaro, Michael (15 May 2020). "AFL Draft Watch: Jack Ginnivan (Bendigo Pioneers/Vic Country)". Aussie Rules Draft Central.
- ^ "Student profile: Jack Ginnivan". Bendigo Senior Secondary College. 30 October 2020.
- ^ "Rookie Draft: Ginnivan becomes a Magpie". Collingwood. Telstra. 10 December 2020.
- ^ "Magpie to make debut". Castlemaine Mail. 23 July 2021.
- ^ Colangelo, Anthony (21 July 2021). "Pies to debut two in clash with Port Adelaide". The Age.
- ^ Williams, Peter (25 August 2021). "2020 AFL Draft standouts: North Melbourne & Collingwood". Aussie Rules Draft Central.
Talented forward Jack Ginnivan also grabbed his opportunity late in the season, coming in and playing the last five games of the year and slotting six goals, including three against Hawthorn.
- ^ Hope, Shayne (25 April 2022). "Ginnivan shines in Pies' AFL win over Dons". The West Australian.
Teen sensation Jack Ginnivan has slotted a career-best five goals to help lift Collingwood to an 11-point win over Essendon in an enthralling Anzac Day encounter.
- ^ "Ginnivan a Rising Star, kicking 40 goals for the season". 26 April 2022.
Collingwood forward Jack Ginnivan has won the round six Rising Star nomination for his five-goal haul on ANZAC Day.
- ^ Ben Waterworth (6 June 2022). "Leigh Montagna's warning for Jack Ginnivan as young Pie's 'skill' polarises AFL world". Fox Sports. Retrieved 16 August 2022.
- ^ Ben Sutton (13 July 2022). "'It's a great way to kick a goal': Polarising Pie Jack Ginnivan on playing for free kicks". 7 News. Retrieved 16 August 2022.
- ^ Sam Goodwin (15 August 2022). "AFL world in uproar over 'disgusting' scenes in Collingwood loss". Yahoo Sport. Retrieved 16 August 2022.
- ^ Waterworth, Ben (19 February 2023). "Pies defend culture, insist Jack Ginnivan video that led to illicit drugs ban an 'isolated incident'". Fox Sports.
- ^ Healey, Catherine (18 February 2023). "'Truly sorry' Pies star Jack Ginnivan banned as Collingwood hit by illicit drug scandal". Fox Sports.
- ^ Vinall, Marnie (16 April 2023). "As it happened: Magpies hold off late Saints scare to claim win in Gather Round blockbuster". The Age.
- ^ Gabelich, Josh (25 August 2023). "Pies livewire primed for September, hefty loss to 'drive' Bombers' off-season". Australian Football League. Telstra.
- ^ Zita, David (30 September 2023). "Lions' cutthroat call on key back; Pies make changes as livewire elevated: Grand Final Teams". Fox Sports.
- ^ "Collingwood farewells Ginnivan". Collingwood. Telstra. 18 October 2023.
- ^ "Saints' spirit lifts Campbells Creek's hopes". Bendigo Advertiser. 3 May 2007.
- ^ Campbells Creek at Full Points footy, archived from the original on 15 February 2009, retrieved 12 July 2009
- ^ Mason, Jack (30 September 2023). "Jack Ginnivan - player stats by season". Australian Football. Retrieved 2 October 2023.
External links
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- Jack Ginnivan's profile on the official website of the Hawthorn Football Club
- Jack Ginnivan's playing statistics from AFL Tables
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