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PLAYERS / JACK GUNSTON
Updated 17 May 2026

Jack Gunston

#40/166·Bye Rd 12·test - Foot (Test)
FWD
Price $419kBE 62Owned Bye Rd 12Avg 70.5
ROOKIEBIBLEVerdict
▼ SELL

Gunston put up 113 in HAW's 15-point loss to Fremantle at Perth — 6 goals, described as absolutely sublime, 51 points clear of his 62 BE. The problem: he copped a mid-foot sprain late in the game and is confirmed out R10. The price will spike after this 113 and then he misses. Sell this week while the score flatters him and buy the price up — do not wait for the R10 miss to do the damage.

Signals1/3 · Weak alignment
Form
Improving
Trajectory
-$2k/wk
Consistency
Variable
Recent formSeason avg 71
113
48
98
Comparable PicksWhy this comparison · Same primary position (FWD), ±$200k price band

Jack Gunston

FWD

Jack Ginnivan

FWD
Form
R2
106
R4
81
R5
60
R7
98
R8
48
R9
113
R5
125
R6
69
R7
94
R8
86
R9
68
R10
72
Pricing
Price$419k
Price$420k
Breakeven62
Breakeven62

Decision

Should I trade Jack Gunston?

Form, breakeven, and a comparable replacement weighed up.

Intel feed

Recent intel

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Breakout Signal· T3

Jack Gunston was elite in R7 with 5 goals 4 behinds, rated 9.5/10. Post author calls his performance built on craft and positioning with 9 scoring shot game. One comment notes inaccuracy as a minor concern for tight games.

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