Hawthorn Football Club is deeply saddened to learn the passing of life member Maurie Considine.

Considine played 37 games for the Hawks through 1950s, proudly donning the brown and gold alongside his brothers Frank and Bernie.

Following a highly successful VAFA coaching career, Considine returned to Hawthorn as Reserves coach in 1966, and also served as a member of the Match Committee.

Considine was considered by many as the right-hand man to legendary coach John Kennedy Snr, helping lay foundations of arguably the most successful side in the club’s history, the 1971 Premiership team.

Considine's son Paul also went on to play for the Hawks in the 1980s.

Maurie was an important part of the Hawthorn fabric, and the club extends its most sincere condolences to the Considine family during this difficult time.