Ben McEvoy was his ever-reliable self in 2019, with the ruckman regularly showing he can match it with any other big man in the league. He averaged 28.3 hit-outs, 12 disposals and 4.8 marks (including two contested) across his 19 senior appearances. Round 23 saw Alastair Clarkson trial a new experiment - one that may provide a glimpse into the future; Big Boy, the full back. Despite causing a dip in his hitout statistics (it was just the second time in his career McEvoy had ever recorded zero hitouts), he certainly didn't look out of place as a key defender. Having trained with the backline all summer, Hawks fans will be keen to eager to see how this season pans out for the premiership ruckman-turned-defender.


Brownlow Medal: 4 (2019) 19 (career)
Previous AFL clubs: St Kilda (2008-13: 91 games, 27 goals)
Recruited from: Murray Bushrangers
Draft history: Pick 9, 2007 National Draft
Debut: Round 13, 2008
Club debut: Round 1, 2014
Player honours: Premiership player (2014, 2015)


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