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24 Benjamin Stratton

 
Details
Number 24
Height 189cm
Weight 82kg
DOB 01-03-1989
Debut AFL 2010
Games Goals
2011 6 2011 0
Career 34 Career 1
Dreamteam Points
2011 325 Go to Dream Team
Stratton's 2011 season ended abruptly when he dislocated his knee gainst Richmond in round three. He was initially ruled out for the season but returned just before the finals, despite a lack of match condition, to make a contribution.  The mobile tall defender was rewarded with the revered No. 24 jumper after a stellar debut in 2010. His importance to Hawthorn’s defence was illustrated in the preliminary final, where he helped the team get within a whisker of a Grand Final berth. Back to full fitness, he will be an important weapon in 2012.


Draft history: 2009 NAB AFL Draft 3rd round selection (Hawthorn) No. 46 overall.

Watch Ben Stratton in action

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In his own words

What type of player are you?

Medium-tall defender with good pace and closing speed. Can play on talls and smalls, good overhead and in a one-on-one contest. Can kick on both sides.

Which AFL player do you most resemble and why?
Darren Glass or Matthew Scarlett. They shut down and get a key forward every week but will run off their man when they get a chance. They are also capable of playing on talls or smalls.

What are your strengths as a footballer?
Pace, one-on-ones, shutting down a key forward, run and carry from defence and overhead marking

What parts of your game would you like to improve?
Skills and body strength.

Which AFL team do you support and how did you come to barrack for them?

Essendon. They play an exciting brand of footy that is good to watch - a heap of WA players are playing for them.

Who has been the biggest influence on your career so far and why?
My parents because they have supported me and given me every opportunity to achieve my dream. Also Tony Micale - in the short time he has coached me I have learnt so much about defensive techniques. He has improved me as a player.

At a Glance

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  • Debut: AFL 2010
  • Recruited from: East Perth (WA)
  • AFL Awards: NAB AFL Rising Star nominee 2010
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News

Hale unsure of Stratton return date

Hawthorn's David Hale says the club is unsure of how much time Ben Stratton will face on the sidelines after serious right knee injuryMonday, April 11, 2011 - 3:25PM

Stratton soars to Rising Star status

Hawthorn's mature-age debutant has cemented a place in the Hawks' back half – and earned a NAB AFL Rising Star nomination in the processTuesday, July 06, 2010 - 9:00AM

Stratton happy with the big jobs

Hawthorn defender Ben Stratton says he was glad he was given the job on Swan Adam Goodes on SundaySunday, May 30, 2010 - 5:58PM

100 per cent footy suits Stratton

Young West Australian Ben Stratton is loving life in the big league as he learns about becoming an AFL footballerThursday, March 04, 2010 - 6:55PM

Video

HawksActive Episode 24 Part 2

Hawks at Home brings you to young gun defender Ben Strattons house, Club News fills you in on the latest and McDonalds Mailbag has three final entries.Saturday, September 03, 2011 - 2:00PM

HawksActive episode 16 part 1

Meet Ben Stratton at home, catch Club News and hear Hawks fans match rituals.Friday, July 09, 2010 - 4:52PM

Rnd15 Press Conference: Stratton

Ben Stratton speaks to the media about his Round 14 Rising Star nomination.Tuesday, July 06, 2010 - 5:59PM

Rising Star: Rd 14

Hawthorns Ben Stratton is the round 14 nominee for the 2010 NAB AFL Rising Star award after his outstanding performance against the Bulldogs on Friday nightTuesday, July 06, 2010 - 10:20AM

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