Jason Dunstall

Jason Dunstall – AFL Hall of Famer, Premiership Legend & Media Personality

Jason Dunstall is a true icon of Australian Rules Football — a Hawthorn legend, AFL Hall of Famer, and one of the greatest full-forwards the game has ever seen. Universally recognised as the finest Queensland-born talent in AFL history, Dunstall’s extraordinary skill, leadership, and football IQ earned him a place among the game’s elite.

Over a decorated 14-year career with Hawthorn, Dunstall played 269 games and kicked a remarkable 1,254 goals — the third-highest tally in VFL/AFL history. A powerful and intelligent forward, he was a central figure in Hawthorn’s golden era, winning four premierships (1986, 1988, 1989, 1991) and five pre-season flags. He captained the club from 1995 to 1998, earned four All-Australian selections, and was named in Hawthorn’s official Team of the Century.

Following his retirement in 1998, Dunstall transitioned into media, becoming a respected and entertaining presence on radio and television. He was a key panelist in the early years of The Footy Show on Channel Nine and has since featured across a variety of platforms — including guest commentary on Channel Seven and 3AW, as well as prominent roles on Fox Footy.

A long-time host on programs such as On the Couch, League Teams, Saturday Central, and After the Bounce, Dunstall is also the co-host of The Dead Set Legends on Triple M Melbourne alongside Andrew Gaze.

Beyond media, Dunstall has maintained a strong connection with the Hawthorn Football Club, serving as interim CEO and sitting on the board of directors. He was inducted into the AFL Hall of Fame in 2002 in recognition of his enduring impact on the sport.

With his sharp wit, deep football insight, and natural charisma, Jason Dunstall is an engaging and in-demand speaker and MC — ideal for sports events, leadership forums, or corporate functions.