Number 2 - Graham Arthur, Bob Keddie, Geoff Ablett, Chris Mew, Nick Holland, Jarryd Roughead

Graham Arthur (1955 -1966, Games 232), gained Hawthorn immortality when he led the Hawks to the Club’s first premiership in 1961.  Arthur lead by example, a strong creative half forward and when required a very effective ruck rover.  He won the Best & Fairest three times, 1955, 1958, 1962, named Captain in the Team of the Century 2001 and was inducted as a Club Legend in 2005.

Bob Keddie (1965-1972, Games 132), added more to the mystique of the number 2 when he kicked 4 match winning goals during the last quarter in the 1971 premiership win over the Saints.  Won the Best & Fairest twice, 1967 and 1969.

Geoff Ablett (1973 – 1982, Games 22), known as the ‘Racehorse’ added more glory to number 2 with his inspirational running during the 1976 and 1978 Premierships.  

Chris Mew (1980 – 1992, Games 230), who coach Allan Jeans is quoted, built his all conquering sides of the golden 1980s by naming the consistent Mew first in his team each week.  Mew was to play in five Premierships, 1983 (wore 46), 1986, 1988 and 1991.  He was named in the Team of the Century, 2001 and Inducted into the Hall of Fame, 2008  

Nick Holland (1994-2005, Games 179), a high marking attacking forward, he tied in first place with Daniel Chick for the Club Champion in 2000 and played in the 1999 Night Premiership.

Jarryd Roughead (2005 – on, Games 231) current star, with his ginger hair and pale completion quickly developed into a much loved cult figure.  He has added significantly to the prestige of number 2 with his four premierships, 2008, 2013, 2014, 2015. He won the Coleman Medal, 2013.

Chris Mew.