No. 9
Position: Wing
Career: 1956-61, 1963
Games: 109. Goals: 29
Finals appearances: 4
Awards: Eight-time interstate representative; 1960 Club Champion.

A renowned fitness fanatic, Edwards was largely responsible for revolutionising the Hawthorn training schedule. Recruited from Sandhurst by ex-Hawk Kevin Curran, who signed him for 50 pounds. Ahead of his time, he took on extra training to improve his strength and fitness and soon had the whole club following his example.
Edwards was a brilliant centreman with exceptional endurance, he played his 100th VFL game against Footscray in the 1961 Grand Final memorable by gathering 33 kicks. At 25 he retired from football, only to be coaxed back in 1963. A dislocated knee ended his career mid-season, but he found success elsewhere running fitness businesses.