HAWTHORN FOOTBALL CLUB PAST PLAYERS AND OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION

Our Past Players and Officials Association has been part of the fabric of Hawthorn Football Club for more than 50 years.
This unique group allows members to remain connected beyond their official time and recognise the great contribution made to the club. In addition, members can play a major role in assisting with the development of the welfare fund.
When the time is right, the Association looks forward to welcoming you.

John Kennedy Jnr
President, Hawthorn Football Club
Past Players and Officials Association

Become a Financial Member

IT’S TIME TO BECOME PAID UP

“As a former captain and now a past player of Hawthorn Football Club, I urge all past players and officials to become a financial member of the Past Players and Officials Association.
By being a financial member, you directly assist in promoting fellowship within our group and strengthen the Association’s ability to provide support with welfare issues.”

DON SCOTT // 302 HAWTHORN GAMES

Become a Financial Member

BE INVOLVED

“I’m honoured to be a past player and former captain of Hawthorn Football Club.
The Past Players and Officials Association works tirelessly to connect current and past players,
playing a significant role in embedding our culture and making sure everyone is aware of
‘what playing for or being involved with Hawthorn Football Club’ means.”

SAM MITCHELL // 307 HAWTHORN GAMES

Become a Financial Member

IT’S TIME TO BECOME PAID UP

For $40 per year, Hawthorn Football Club Past Players and Officials Association financial members receive the following benefits:

> Reserved seating in the Ponsford Stand at the MCG for all Hawthorn home games (excluding Collingwood)
> Exclusive discounts to Hawthorn Football Club
major events
> Access to the Past Players and Officials Welfare fund
> Invitations to Past Players and Officials social and
networking functions
> Regular newsletters

For an additional $20 per year, Past Players and Officials
Association financial members will also receive:

> Hawthorn Football Club membership, which gives you access to three games per season and 10% off club merchandise at HawksNest in-store and online

If you are an AFLPA member you also receive:

> Access to AFLPA’s medical and insurance discounts and Geoff Pryor Benefit Fund

MATCH DAYS

As a financial member of Hawthorn Football Club Past Players and Officials Association, you have
access to reserved seating and the Past Players and Officials Bar in the Ponsford Stand at the
MCG for all Hawthorn home games (excluding Collingwood).
While the seats are included in your membership, entry to the ground is not.
To organise your booking and match day arrangements, please contact Leon Rice on 0401 867 131 or leonrice08@gmail.com
Requests are to be received one week in advance.

WELFARE FUND

Our Welfare Fund is an initiative to assist members who are in genuine need of help.
The creation of the fund is at the very core of what the association represents.
We cover a broad spectrum of support mechanisms, including financial, that is in the best interest of the member.
For guidelines and application information,
please visit hawthornpastplayers.com.au
or contact David Wanless on 0499 191 377 or dwanless@wanjoangus.com.au

MENTORING FOR
‘LIFE AFTER FOOTBALL’

Our mentoring program is designed for current players to take advantage of the expertise and knowledge of our past players and officials, often offering a pathway to identify opportunities and gain new skills.
Our past players and officials are involved in numerous industries, activities and professions including business and sports management, accounting and finance, agriculture, education, retail, trades, media and medical services.

AFLPA BENEFIT FUND

The AFL Players Association established a Benefit Fund that makes available financial support for past players who have health or hardship issues.
Funds are allocated annually by AFLPA and are made available on application provided that:

> The past player is a member of their own club’s past player association and the AFLPA
> The application is supported by the past player’s own club’s association
> The past player can demonstrate existing conditions and other alternatives of support have been exhausted

For further information, please contact David Wanless on 0499 191 377 or dwanless@wanjoangus.com.au