The Best Hawthorn FC Photos

[Neville Bartos]

This thread was inspired by the following photo (taken on my phone from the "We Are Hawthorn" book) which I feel just epitomizes the ferocity that our team played with during the 1960s - 1980s era of dominance and that we seem to be lacking at the moment.

You can see Captain David Parkin leading the boys up the old race at Glenferrie with a look on their face that can only mean "You're F***ed if you get in our way". It's just a great Hawthorn photo that captures the moment perfectly.

What is your personal favourite Hawthorn FC photo? It can be from last year's grand final, the 90s, in black and white, on the field and off it, whatever you like.

 

[thatswhatimtalkinabout]

Good thread Nev.

This has always struck a real chord with me even though at the time I was a wee bit young to understand it all - could maybe happen at any club, but it didn't, it happened at ours.

So excuse the dodgy fashion of the day and the crease in the middle of the photo from the scan and welcome the '76 Premiership - for the little fella.

 

[Neville Bartos]

Indeed. I wasn't even born when Peter Crimmins passed away, but the way my parents talk about him and the high regard he was obviously held at the club, makes me believe that we lost someone very special. Not only is that a great photo, it represents our reputation as the family club and the fact that we look after our own.

 

[HAWKS HEROES]

Good thread Nev.

This has always struck a real chord with me even though at the time I was a wee bit young to understand it all - could maybe happen at any club, but it didn't, it happened at ours.

So excuse the dodgy fashion of the day and the crease in the middle of the photo from the scan and welcome the '76 Premiership - for the little fella.

love this shot sends a shiver down my spine

 

[Jaeger]

I don't have it but there is a photo of Crawf with the cup after the GF which is one of my favorites

 

[HAWKS HEROES]

I don't have it but there is a photo of Crawf with the cup after the GF which is one of my favorites

i think i know the one and him on the goal post awesome !

 

[Back Where We Belong]

that photo of crimmo always gets to me. When I was in grade four at Camberwell Central in 1967, Peter was my PE teacher. He was the reason I became a member. cannot believe i used to shout go Mr. Crimmins. Everytime I saw him over the next 9 years he would always remember me and what I was studying. Even in the early stages of 1976 he would take time out while he was watching training to chat to me. So glad they named the B & F medal after him. A champion footballer and a champion bloke. Great thread. These old photos spark so many memories. ( I actually have some of my old photos of the 80's cheer squad grand final banners in the book)

 

[Vanstead]

Love Knightsy's jumper in that shot - no matter how retro we go that will NEVER pick up - even on Grand Final night!

 

[SHAKESPEARE]

Gary Ayres - just after winning the Norm Smith medal, arm raised in the air. He looks like Superman.

 

[carntheroos4eva]

Awesome photos Nev. Great find mate.

 

[Ledger]

Love this photo of Lethal...

 

[Neville Bartos]

I don't have it but there is a photo of Crawf with the cup after the GF which is one of my favorites

 

[Hotham Hawk]

love this shot sends a shiver down my spine

And mine! This one wins for mine

 

[yardenlavy]

Good thread Nev.

This has always struck a real chord with me even though at the time I was a wee bit young to understand it all - could maybe happen at any club, but it didn't, it happened at ours.

So excuse the dodgy fashion of the day and the crease in the middle of the photo from the scan and welcome the '76 Premiership - for the little fella.

You would think A premiership team would have dental plans

hahah I wish i wasnt born in 1991 missed so many good years from what my dad tells me about them

 

[Lurkalot]

On and off field champions - both deserved more than anyone else at the club to hold the 2008 cup.

 

[Bosk]

Good thread Nev.

This has always struck a real chord with me even though at the time I was a wee bit young to understand it all - could maybe happen at any club, but it didn't, it happened at ours.

So excuse the dodgy fashion of the day and the crease in the middle of the photo from the scan and welcome the '76 Premiership - for the little fella.

You win the thread.

 

[Hawkk]

Seriously great pic

The old Brown and GOLD stands out in the Glenferrie mud like diamonds in the rough

 

[Captain Crawf]

Thought I would lighten it up a tad;

One of my favourites is the commitment shown by this fellow Hawk Supporter the day after the GF at Glenferrie.

Is that the Johnny "The Rat"????

 

[HAWKS HEROES]

hey i think i know that guy must ask him when i seehim next if he wore that to the GF at glenferrie

 

[The BIG X]

Seriously great pic

The old Brown and GOLD stands out in the Glenferrie mud like diamonds in the rough

Am I right by saying David Parkin/Rod Olsen/Ken Beck are the 3 in the photo posted by NB???

 

[Back Where We Belong]

Am I right by saying David Parkin/Rod Olsen/Ken Beck are the 3 in the photo posted by NB???

Absolutely spot on X

 

[The BIG X]

Pretty sure the gate attendant on the Left was the Manager of the Hawthorn Swimming Pool - lived in a Council house adjacent to the pool.

 

[Neville Bartos]

Pretty sure the gate attendant on the Left was the Manager of the Hawthorn Swimming Pool - lived in a Council house adjacent to the pool.

Big X, are you that little kid on the right?

 

[yardenlavy]

Big X, are you that little kid on the right?

nah its not him but you can see me im the one on the far left with the hat on she was holding me cause my feet hurt and i was high from the paint i was using in finger painting at day care

 

[The BIG X]

Big X, are you that little kid on the right?

No such luck