AFL games: 16
Disposals per game: 12.6
Tackles: 3.6
Inside 50s: 2.2

Season summary:

Maginness made the leap to being a regular starter in the senior side in his third season at Hawthorn.

Playing 16 games, the rising midfielder made a name for himself as one of the league’s best shut-down players, limiting the most damaging opposition players to help the Hawks succeed.

Boasting an exceptional running capacity, the 21-year-old was still able to find the footy himself, averaging 12.6 disposals and 2.2 inside 50s per game.

Having earned the trust and respect of his teammates, Maginness has laid the foundations for an exciting future in the brown and gold.

Best AFL game:

Maginness most impressed during Hawthorn’s Round 20 outing against St Kilda. He racked up 22 disposals, while taking four marks and laying seven tackles as the Saints recorded a 12-point win over the Hawks.

How the coaches saw him:

“Finn is a really self-driven athlete, he’s strong in the mind and really listened to both sides and takes feedback really well. It's no surprise that he came home strong in the back half of the year. He did some great jobs for us on some really key players from the opposition. It was a great progression year for Finn and it was a great reward for his own effort. He is much-loved and trusted by the group, he made a big impact in here and was respected for the work he did by both the players and coaches.” – Robert Harvey