James Blanck

James Blanck (born 20 November 2000) is a professional Australian rules footballer with the Hawthorn Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).

James Blanck
Personal information
Full name James Blanck
Date of birth (2000-11-20) 20 November 2000
Original team(s) Park Orchards , Box Hill
Draft No. 20, 2022 mid-season rookie draft
Debut Round 15, 2022, Hawthorn vs. Western Bulldogs, at Marvel Stadium
Height 197 cm (6 ft 6 in)
Weight 93 kg (205 lb)
Position(s) Defender
Club information
Current club Hawthorn
Number 36
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2022– Hawthorn 12 (0)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 9, 2023.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Early career

Blanck had spent three seasons at Box Hill, the first year (2020) was wiped out because of Covid restrictions, in 2021 he was coached by now Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell who helped him develop into a dour defender who uses his athleticism to team advantage.[1] Hawthorn list management team kept a close eye on him, where he emerged as one of the best backmen in the VFL.[2]


AFL career

Blanck was the sixteenth player picked in the 2022 mid-season draft, having made an impression playing for Box Hill Hawks in the Victorian Football League.

Statistics

Updated to the end of round 9, 2023.[3]

Legend
  G  
Goals
  K  
Kicks
  D  
Disposals 
  T  
Tackles
  B  
Behinds 
  H  
Handballs 
  M  
Marks
Season Team No. Games Totals Averages (per game) Votes
G B K H D M T G B K H D M T
2022Hawthorn36 90042256715140.00.04.72.87.41.71.60
2023Hawthorn36 3008614570.00.02.72.04.71.72.3
Career 120050318120210.00.04.22.66.81.71.80

References

  1. "DEBUTANT: James Blanck breaks through". hawthornfc.com.au. Retrieved 24 June 2022.
  2. "The Box Hill footy factory delivers another Hawk debutant". afl.com.au. Retrieved 24 June 2022.
  3. "James Blanck Stats". AFL Tables. Retrieved 24 June 2022.



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