Bradley Hill (footballer) facts for kids
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Hill playing for the All-Stars in 2020
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| Full name | Bradley Hill | ||
| Date of birth | 9 July 1993 | ||
| Original team | West Perth (WAFL) | ||
| Draft | No. 33, 2011 national draft | ||
| Debut | Round 4, 2012, Hawthorn v. West Coast, at Subiaco Oval |
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| Position(s) | Wingman | ||
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| Current club | St Kilda | ||
| Number | 8 | ||
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Bradley Hill, born on July 9, 1993, is a professional Australian rules football player. He plays for the St Kilda Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). Before joining St Kilda, he played for the Hawthorn Football Club from 2012 to 2016. He also played for the Fremantle Football Club between 2017 and 2019. Bradley is known for being a very fast player who plays as a wingman.
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Bradley Hill's AFL Journey
Playing for Hawthorn: 2012–2016
Bradley Hill was chosen by Hawthorn with the 33rd pick in the 2011 AFL draft. He came from the West Perth Football Club in the WAFL. Bradley has a famous football family. His older brother, Stephen Hill, also played in the AFL. He is also related to Joshua Hill and Bobby Hill, who are also AFL players.
First Game and Early Years
Bradley played his first AFL game for Hawthorn in 2012. It was against West Coast at Patersons Stadium. He started the game as a substitute player. He came onto the field in the last quarter. In his first five games that year, he kicked three goals.
In the 2013 AFL season, Bradley changed his jersey number to 10. He became a regular player in the team. He played 24 out of 25 games and kicked 18 goals. He was even nominated for the 2013 AFL Rising Star award. This was after a great game where he had 17 disposals and kicked two goals.
Winning Three Premierships
Bradley's excellent form continued, and he played in the 2013 AFL Grand Final. This big game was at the M.C.G. in front of over 100,000 fans. In the first quarter, he helped set up Hawthorn's first goal. He passed the ball to Jack Gunston who scored. He did something similar in the third quarter, helping Gunston kick another goal. Bradley also kicked a goal himself in the final quarter. This goal helped Hawthorn secure their win. Hawthorn won the Grand Final, and Bradley became an AFL premiership player. He then went on to win two more premierships with Hawthorn in 2014 and 2015.
Playing for Fremantle: 2017-2019
After the 2016 season, Bradley moved to the Fremantle Football Club. This meant he could play alongside his brother, Stephen. In his first year at Fremantle, Bradley won the Doig Medal. This award is given to Fremantle's best and fairest player. In 2019, he had a standout game in Round 20. He had 27 disposals and helped move the ball out of defence six times. He said this was his best game for Fremantle.
Playing for St Kilda: 2020–Present
In 2019, Bradley decided he wanted to move back to Victoria. He had played there with Hawthorn from 2012 to 2016. He wanted to be closer to his family. After a lot of discussion, he officially joined the St Kilda Football Club on October 16, 2019. This was part of a big trade deal involving several players and draft picks.
First Seasons with the Saints
In his first season with St Kilda, Bradley played all 19 possible games. This included two finals matches. The 2020 season was shorter due to the Covid pandemic. In 2021, he played all 22 games for the Saints. He finished fifth in the Trevor Barker Award, which is St Kilda's best and fairest award. He continues to be an important player for the Saints.
Fun Facts
In 2013, Bradley and his brother Stephen made history. They became the first brothers to play against each other in an AFL Grand Final since the 1912 VFL Grand Final.
Honours and Achievements
Bradley Hill has achieved many great things in his AFL career.
Team Awards
Individual Awards
- Doig Medal: 2017
- 3× Indigenous All-Stars team: 2013, 2015, 2025
- All-Stars team: 2020
- AFL Rising Star nominee: 2013
Fun Facts About Bradley Hill
- Bradley and his brother Stephen made history in the AFL. They became the first brothers to play against each other in a Grand Final since the 1912 VFL Grand Final!
