We're going through the alphabet one letter at a time categorising our Hawthorn players by not just their talent, but their surname too.
We have considered premierships, accolades, and the number of games played, to come up with a select and prestigious crop of Hawks from throughout history.
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Lance Franklin
Arguably the most talented player the game has ever seen, Lance Franklin arrived at Hawthorn with the fifth pick of the 2004 draft and made an immediate impact on the footy world. In his nine years at Hawthorn, the number 23 was a constant delight for fans, kicking 580 goals in his 182 games at an average of well above three a game. He won two premierships, four All-Australian honours, two Coleman Medals, six club goal kicking awards and a Peter Crimmins Medal. His best season to date was the premiership year of 2008, where Buddy kicked 113 goals at an average of 4.5 a game. Franklin currently plays for the Sydney Swans.
Ted Fletcher
Originating from Dandenong, Ted Fletcher played 129 games for the Hawks between 1944 and 1954. Throughout his 11-year career, Fletcher predominantly played as a ruckman but was regarded as a valuable "Mr Fix-it", as he was able to be positioned anywhere and have a good impact on a game. Appointed club captain in 1953, Fletcher won the best and fairest in that year after enjoying the best year of his career. Fletcher's captaincy continued the following year in what would be the final year of his career.
