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PLAYERS / JACK GUNSTON
Updated 28 June 2026

Jack Gunston

#35/167·⚠ test - Foot (Test)
FWD
Price $419kBE 62Owned —Avg 81.0
ROOKIEBIBLEVerdict
▲ BUY

Gunston returned from a two-week foot sprain layoff with a polished 97 in Hawthorn's 52-point away win over St Kilda — 35 above his 62 BE, proving the veteran premiership forward has plenty left in the tank. The price has dropped to $419.1k from $466k pre-injury, creating genuine value for a player averaging 81 with a proven 100+ ceiling. Hold if you have him; consider as a buy-low FWD upgrade if you need the scoring — the role is secure and the cash gen cycle is about to turn positive.

Signals1/3 · Weak alignment
Form
Stable
Trajectory
-$2k/wk
Consistency
Variable
Recent formSeason avg 81
97▲
113▲
48▼
Comparable PicksWhy this comparison · Same primary position (FWD), ±$200k price band

Jack Gunston

FWD

Harry Mckay

FWD
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Form
R4
81
R5
60
R7
98
R8
48
R9
113
R12
97
R10
84
R11
86
R12
77
R13
94
R15
77
R16
105
Pricing
Price$419k
Price$419k
Breakeven62
Breakeven62

Decision

Should I trade Jack Gunston?

Form, breakeven, and a comparable replacement weighed up.

Intel feed

Recent intel

Injury Watch· T3

Jack Gunston confirmed returning for Hawthorn on Thursday night alongside Will Day. Community very positive about Gunston return and impact.

u/Darththorn on r/hawktalk (post) | comments score 26, 24, 15
Community Intel· T3

Jack Gunston absence from Hawthorn R10 lineup identified by community as a key indicator of likely defeat before the game began. Post notes the forward structure is too reliant on Gunston.

u/VastClerk5330 and commenters on r/hawktalk (24 comments)
Injury Watch· T3

Jack Gunston unavailable for Hawthorn R10. Post and comments note team is "far too dependent on Gunston" and his absence significantly impacts the forward line structure and scoreboard pressure.

u/multiple commenters on r/hawktalk (score 2-5)
Injury Watch· T3

Jack Gunston ruled out vs Melbourne R10 with foot injury. A significant loss - community notes he had kicked 30 of 130 team goals this season (23% of all goals). Expected to be a massive difference-maker in Hawks attack.

u/Darththorn (post, score 57) + u/aoxunwu (comment, score 9)
Injury Watch· T3

Jack Gunston ruled out vs Melbourne R10 - exact injury not specified in post but confirmed out. Community comments note he had kicked 30 of the Hawks' 130 goals this season, a massive loss.

u/Darththorn (post, score 24)
Injury Watch· T3

Jack Gunston sustained a mid-foot sprain late in the Hawthorn vs Fremantle game. Club scans confirmed the injury. Gunston subsequently returned to the field. Described as "not a bad one" with significant improvement in 24-48 hours, but a final selection decision for Round 10 remains pending as of Thursday.

u/corporate_canetoad on r/melbournefc (comment, score 2) quoting Hawks website official statement
Breakout Signal· T3

Jack Gunston rated 9.7/10 in Hawthorn's loss to Fremantle: 6 goals and 2 behinds, 9 marks, 8 marks inside 50. Described as "absolutely sublime" with a massive bounce back after the previous week. Comments agree it was a career-level performance despite the team loss.

u/Kind_Security_9931 on r/hawktalk (post, 31 comments); comment score 7 corroborates
Community Intel· T3

Jack Gunston (Hawthorn) praised in multiple posts and comments for carrying the forward line vs Fremantle. Opposition supporter called him absolute class. Note: one comment flags possible shoulder soreness during the game.

u/laughinglarry778 on r/hawktalk (post) | u/TheAxe11 (comment, score 20) | u/robs_drunk (comment, score 4)
Community Questions

What people are asking about Jack Gunston

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  • Was the holding-the-ball call on Frampton a missed free kick that should have been paid to Nick Watson (Wiz) late in the game against Collingwood?
    N. WatsonFWDTop: Free should have been paid — clear HTB (65%)
    36
  • What changes should Hawthorn make for the R7 Suns game with Sicily and Moore suspended?
    J. SicilyDEFTop: Scrimshaw for Sicily, Dalton and Gunston in for Moore and McCabe (60%)
    24
  • Who should SuperCoach coaches captain and VC in Round 9?
    UnknownTop: VC Jackson, loop to Xerri or Gawn (45%)
    21
  • What is Hawthorn's best 23 when fully healthy?
    UnknownTop: Chol and Day in; Dear and Maginness out (60%)
    12

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Gunston's Price Has Dropped $47k Since Round 1. He Just Scored 97 on Return. The Registry Says Buy the Dip.

Gunston's price has dropped $47k since Round 1 after a mid-foot sprain. He returned in Round 12 with 97. At 419k averaging 81 with five scores above 95 this season, the registry says buy the dip.

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