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Jordan Michael Lewis (born 24 April 1986) is a former Australian rules football player who played with the Hawthorn Football Club and Melbourne Football Club in the Australian Football League.

Key Information

AFL career

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Hawthorn

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Lewis was drafted by Hawthorn with Pick 7 in the 2004 AFL draft. Hawthorn originally had intended to draft Lewis with Pick 10, but were concerned that Lewis would not be available by that point, and so the club made a trade with Collingwood in order to gain Pick 7.[1] He made his AFL debut in season 2005.

Lewis was voted Hawthorn's best first-year player in 2005. He was a 2005 nominee for the AFL Rising Star award.

In 2008, Lewis was part of the Hawthorn team that won the premiership against Geelong.

A Hawthorn vice-captain in 2012, Lewis led the side while captain Luke Hodge was sidelined during the early part of the season.

In 2014 Lewis played his 200th AFL game in Round 7, as the Hawks defeated St Kilda by 145 points.[2] Jordan also won his third premiership for Hawthorn as well as earning his first ever Peter Crimmins Medal.

At the end of the 2015 season, Lewis became one of only seven current AFL players to have won four AFL premierships.[3]

Melbourne

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At the conclusion of the 2016 season, Lewis was traded to the Melbourne Football Club.[4]

On 20 August 2019, Lewis announced that he would retire at the end of the season. He was flanked by his only two AFL coaches, Alastair Clarkson and Simon Goodwin, at his retirement press conference.[5]

Statistics

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Legend
  G  
 Goals
  K  
 Kicks
  D  
 Disposals 
  T  
 Tackles
  B  
 Behinds 
  H  
 Handballs 
  M  
 Marks
  #  
 Played in that season's 
premiership team
  †  
 Led the league for 
the season
Season Team No. Games Totals Averages (per game) Votes
G B K H D M T G B K H D M T
2005 Hawthorn 40 19 2 1 151 156 307 86 39 0.1 0.1 7.9 8.2 16.2 4.5 2.1 0
2006 Hawthorn 3 20 5 2 216 177 393 117 39 0.3 0.1 10.8 8.9 19.7 5.9 2.0 2
2007 Hawthorn 3 24 14 6 310 285 595 177 52 0.6 0.3 12.9 11.9 24.8 7.4 2.2 8
2008# Hawthorn 3 20 6 6 232 269 501 127 24 0.3 0.3 11.6 13.5 25.1 6.4 1.2 9
2009 Hawthorn 3 19 9 7 243 255 498 113 45 0.5 0.4 12.8 13.4 26.2 5.9 2.4 2
2010 Hawthorn 3 23 15 7 272 232 504 136 62 0.7 0.3 11.8 10.1 21.9 5.9 2.7 7
2011 Hawthorn 3 22 12 8 267 228 495 123 68 0.5 0.4 12.1 10.4 22.5 5.6 3.1 2
2012 Hawthorn 3 22 27 15 243 247 490 108 67 1.2 0.7 11.0 11.2 22.3 4.9 3.0 1
2013# Hawthorn 3 24 17 10 280 244 524 116 91 0.7 0.4 11.7 10.2 21.8 4.8 3.8 4
2014# Hawthorn 3 24 17 9 338 330 668† 136 92 0.7 0.4 14.1 13.8 27.8 5.7 3.8 15
2015# Hawthorn 3 23 9 3 357 308 665 149 72 0.4 0.1 15.5 13.4 28.9 6.5 3.1 8
2016 Hawthorn 3 24 12 8 324 309 633 133 100 0.5 0.3 13.5 12.9 26.4 5.5 4.2 11
2017 Melbourne 6 19 5 3 216 284 500 93 47 0.3 0.2 11.4 14.9 26.3 4.9 2.5 2
2018 Melbourne 6 24 5 2 285 255 540 115 37 0.2 0.1 11.9 10.6 22.5 4.8 1.5 0
2019 Melbourne 6 12 6 3 116 77 193 41 23 0.5 0.3 9.7 6.4 16.1 3.4 1.9 0
Career[6] 319 161 90 3850 3656 7506 1770 858 0.5 0.3 12.1 11.5 23.5 5.5 2.7 71

Honours and achievements

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Team

Individual

Personal life

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Lewis is married to Lucy (Freer), and they have 4 sons: Hugh, Freddie, Ollie and Bobby.[7] His first son was born in 2015, days before he played in the 2015 AFL Grand Final. Lewis carried the newborn onto the podium as he was awarded his medallion.

Post-playing career

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Following his retirement, Lewis became a part-time coach at Melbourne, helping with players' kicking skills and in a development role for younger players.[8]

Lewis is a commentator for Fox Footy and SEN as an expert commentator.[9][10]

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Jordan Lewis (born 24 April 1986) is a retired Australian rules footballer renowned for his tough, competitive midfield play in the Australian Football League (AFL), where he amassed 319 games, 161 goals, and four premiership titles across a 15-year career with the Hawthorn Football Club and Melbourne Football Club.[1][2][3] Hailing from Warrnambool in regional Victoria, Lewis was selected by Hawthorn with the seventh overall pick in the 2004 AFL National Draft from the Geelong Falcons, marking the start of his professional journey at age 18.[4][1] He debuted in Round 3 of the 2005 season, earning Hawthorn's best first-year player award and a nomination for the AFL Rising Star that year, quickly establishing himself as a durable and versatile competitor capable of rotating through the midfield, wing, and forward positions.[4][5] Lewis's tenure with Hawthorn spanned 264 games from 2005 to 2016, during which he became a cornerstone of the club's dominant era, contributing to premiership victories in 2008, 2013, 2014, and 2015.[3][5] His standout 2014 season saw him win Hawthorn's Best and Fairest award and earn selection in the All-Australian team, recognizing his elite ball-winning ability and physicality often described as "unsociable football" by contemporaries.[4][2] Known for his professionalism and rarely missing games due to injury, Lewis played a pivotal role in Hawthorn's three-peat of flags from 2013 to 2015, embodying the team's relentless contesting style under coach Alastair Clarkson.[4] At the end of 2016, Lewis was traded to Melbourne in exchange for draft picks, shortly after teammate Sam Mitchell was traded to West Coast, seeking a new challenge at age 30.[3][6] He added 55 games for the Demons from 2017 to 2019, finishing equal third in their Best and Fairest in his debut year and helping the club reach the 2018 preliminary final amid their resurgence.[2] Lewis announced his retirement on 20 August 2019 at age 33, capping a career noted for its longevity and impact, with his final tally making him an AFL life member.[3][5] Since retiring, Lewis has transitioned successfully into media and business, serving as a Fox Footy panellist on programs like AFL 360 and On the Couch, boundary rider, and commentator, where his insights draw on his premiership experience.[7] He has also pursued entrepreneurial ventures, including launching a personal wine label, and holds qualifications in logistics while engaging in corporate speaking on leadership and performance.[5] As of 2025, Lewis remains a respected voice in AFL circles, regularly analyzing games and tipping contenders like Greater Western Sydney for success.[8][9]

Early life and junior career

Early life

Jordan Lewis was born on 24 April 1986 in Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia.[10] He grew up in the rural setting of Warrnambool, experiencing a modest, community-oriented childhood centered on family and local traditions.[11] His parents, Shane and Judy Lewis, provided a supportive environment, with Shane actively participating in local Australian rules football, which introduced Lewis to the sport from an early age.[12] As a three-year-old, Lewis fondly recalled watching his father play matches and then kicking a football with him afterward until the ground lights were turned off, instilling an early appreciation for the game.[12] His uncle, Geoff "Boofer" Lewis, was also known locally for his toughness in Warrnambool football circles, contributing to the family's sporting legacy and shaping Lewis's competitive drive.[13] Lewis attended Emmanuel College in Warrnambool, where he engaged in school-based sports activities that further exposed him to Australian rules football within the Western District region's community programs.[14] This local sports environment, emphasizing teamwork and resilience, influenced his developing interest in the sport prior to more structured junior involvement.[13]

Junior career

Lewis began his junior football career in his hometown of Warrnambool, Victoria, where he played for the local Hampden Football Netball League junior club CBC (now known as Hawks) during his early teens, winning premierships alongside childhood friend Sam Gilbert.[15] He also participated in school football programs in the region, developing his competitive edge in a supportive family environment.[12] Transitioning to talent pathway programs, Lewis joined the Geelong Falcons' underage sides, including the under-16 team, where he quickly established himself as a fierce competitor and leader.[16] In 2003, at age 17, he made his debut in the TAC Cup under-18 competition with the Falcons, showcasing versatility across midfield and defensive roles during his inaugural season.[13] The following year, 2004, marked a breakout performance; Lewis averaged approximately 30 disposals per game, including a remarkable 85 disposals across two matches, while contributing strongly in tackles and clearances.[17] His standout play earned him selection in the 2004 TAC Cup Team of the Year as a midfielder.[18] At the conclusion of the 2004 season, Lewis's impressive junior form led to his selection by the Hawthorn Football Club with the No. 7 pick in the AFL National Draft, at the age of 18.[1] Notably, he also played one senior game for Warrnambool that year, kicking three goals in the Hampden league grand final despite the loss.[15]

Professional AFL career

Hawthorn Football Club

Jordan Lewis made his AFL debut for Hawthorn in Round 3 of the 2005 season against Essendon at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, wearing guernsey number 40, and went on to play 19 games that year, earning the club's best first-year player award.[1][17] Over his 12 seasons with the Hawks from 2005 to 2016, he appeared in 264 games and kicked 145 goals, establishing himself as a durable and versatile performer drafted from the Geelong Falcons in 2004.[2] Initially a rookie midfielder noted for his contested ball-winning and tackling intensity, Lewis evolved into an elite half-back flanker, renowned for his intercept marking, rebounding ability, and unrelenting pressure on opponents.[19][20] His leadership emerged prominently in 2012 when he served as vice-captain, captaining the side for much of the season during Luke Hodge's injury absence and guiding Hawthorn to a minor premiership.[21] This period marked his transition to a more defensive role, where his hard, uncompromising style contributed to the team's defensive structure and transition play.[22] Lewis reached his 200th AFL game in Round 7 of 2014 against St Kilda, a 145-point victory that highlighted his consistency.[23] He was instrumental in Hawthorn's four premiership successes—2008 against Geelong, and the three-peat from 2013 to 2015—delivering standout Grand Final performances, including leading the Hawks in disposals and contested possessions in 2014 while putting his body on the line in 2013 to subdue key opponents.[1][24][25] At the end of the 2016 season, after 12 loyal years, Lewis requested a trade to Melbourne, seeking a fresh challenge at age 30.[26][27]

Melbourne Football Club

Following his time at Hawthorn, where he served as vice-captain, Jordan Lewis was traded to the Melbourne Football Club in October 2016. The deal saw Melbourne acquire Lewis along with Hawthorn's third- and fourth-round draft picks (57 and 68), while Hawthorn received picks 48 and 66 in return. Lewis signed a three-year contract, joining the Demons as a 30-year-old veteran to bolster their midfield and leadership group.[6][28] Over three seasons from 2017 to 2019, Lewis played 55 games for Melbourne, kicking 16 goals, and shifted primarily to a defensive role. In this capacity, he focused on mentoring younger players and fostering team accountability, drawing on his premiership experience to guide the club's rebuilding efforts. His influence was particularly evident in 2018, when he served as vice-captain alongside Jack Viney under captain Max Gawn, contributing to a cultural shift that propelled Melbourne to their first finals appearance since 2006. Coach Simon Goodwin praised Lewis's impact on the young group's mindset and standards, noting his role in elevating the team's competitiveness during a season that included an elimination final loss to Hawthorn.[2][29][30][31][32] Lewis announced his retirement on August 20, 2019, after battling injuries that limited him to 12 games that season, attributing the decision to the cumulative physical toll of his 15-year career. He played his final AFL match in Round 23 against North Melbourne, concluding with 319 games overall.[33]

Achievements and statistics

Honours and achievements

Jordan Lewis achieved significant recognition throughout his Australian Football League (AFL) career, particularly during his time with the Hawthorn Football Club. He was a key contributor to four AFL premiership victories with Hawthorn in 2008, 2013, 2014, and 2015, forming part of the club's historic three-peat from 2013 to 2015.[34] In 2014, Lewis won the Peter Crimmins Medal, Hawthorn's best and fairest award, after a standout season in which he played 24 games, including all 22 home-and-away matches and the finals series, and averaged 27.8 disposals per match.[25] That same year, he earned selection in the All-Australian team as a midfielder, acknowledging his elite performance across the league.[35] Lewis's career began promisingly with a nomination for the AFL Rising Star award in round 11 of his debut 2005 season, following a 23-disposal performance against the Western Bulldogs.[36] He also demonstrated leadership qualities, serving as Hawthorn's vice-captain for multiple seasons, including joint vice-captain in 2011 and continuing in the role until his departure in 2016.[6] Lewis was awarded Hawthorn's best first-year player in 2005. In 2017, his debut season with Melbourne, he finished equal third in the club's best and fairest count.[1][5]

Career statistics

Jordan Lewis played a total of 319 games in the Australian Football League (AFL), scoring 161 goals across his career with Hawthorn and Melbourne.[https://afltables.com/afl/stats/players/J/Jordan_Lewis.html] At Hawthorn from 2005 to 2016, he appeared in 264 games and kicked 145 goals.[https://afltables.com/afl/stats/players/J/Jordan_Lewis.html] With Melbourne from 2017 to 2019, he played 55 games and scored 16 goals.[https://afltables.com/afl/stats/players/J/Jordan_Lewis.html] His career totals include 7,506 disposals, 1,770 marks, and 858 tackles.[https://afltables.com/afl/stats/players/J/Jordan_Lewis.html] These metrics yield career averages of 23.53 disposals, 5.55 marks, and 2.69 tackles per game.[https://afltables.com/afl/stats/players/J/Jordan_Lewis.html] At Hawthorn, his averages were 23.76 disposals, 5.76 marks, and 2.85 tackles per game, while at Melbourne they were 22.42 disposals, 4.53 marks, and 1.95 tackles per game.[https://afltables.com/afl/stats/players/J/Jordan_Lewis.html] In finals matches, Lewis played 26 games, scoring 11 goals, with 588 disposals, 154 marks, and 93 tackles.[https://afltables.com/afl/stats/players/J/Jordan_Lewis.html] The following table summarizes his games and goals by season:
SeasonClubGamesGoals
2005Hawthorn192
2006Hawthorn205
2007Hawthorn2414
2008Hawthorn206
2009Hawthorn199
2010Hawthorn2315
2011Hawthorn2212
2012Hawthorn2227
2013Hawthorn2417
2014Hawthorn2417
2015Hawthorn239
2016Hawthorn2412
2017Melbourne195
2018Melbourne245
2019Melbourne126
Total319161
[https://afltables.com/afl/stats/players/J/Jordan_Lewis.html]

Life after football

Personal life

Jordan Lewis married his longtime partner, Lucy Freer, a schoolteacher, in October 2014 in Melbourne, with his Hawthorn teammates Buddy Franklin, Jarryd Roughead, and Josh Gibson serving as part of the bridal party.[37] The couple, who had been together for several years prior to his rise as a prominent AFL player, welcomed their first son, Freddie, in 2015, shortly before Lewis contributed to Hawthorn's premiership victory that year.[38] They later had twins Hugh and Ollie in 2017, followed by their fourth son, Bobby, in 2021, forming a family of six centered on their home in Glen Iris.[39][10] Throughout his AFL career, Lewis faced challenges in balancing the demands of professional football with family life, particularly managing his young sons' sleep routines amid irregular training and travel schedules.[40] As a father of three at the time, he expressed concerns about how disruptions like the twins waking each other affected household harmony and his own rest, leading him to seek strategies such as visual sleep aids to help the children self-settle.[40] These family priorities also influenced his 2019 retirement decision, allowing him more time with Lucy and the boys after 15 seasons.[41] Lewis maintains strong ties to his Warrnambool roots, where he was born to parents Shane and Judy and raised alongside sisters Monique and Chelsea, often returning for family-oriented events like the annual May racing carnival.[10] His personal values as a family man extend to philanthropy, serving as an ambassador for the Warrnambool-based Leila Rose Foundation since becoming a father in 2015, supporting families of children with rare cancers through fundraising and awareness efforts.[42] He has also been involved with the Fight Cancer Foundation as a Footy Colours Day ambassador, visiting young patients to promote cancer education and support.[43]

Post-playing career

Following his retirement from the AFL at the end of the 2019 season, Jordan Lewis joined the Melbourne Football Club in a part-time capacity as a kicking and development coach for the 2020 season, where he assisted players with skill refinement and supported emerging talent.[44] Lewis transitioned into media broadcasting, becoming a regular commentator for Fox Footy starting in 2020 and contributing expert analysis on game coverage and panel discussions.[45] He also joined SEN radio as a commentator, providing insights on AFL matters, including his 2025 predictions for the premiership and team rankings.[46] As a panelist on Fox Footy's AFL 360, Lewis earned the 2025 AFMA Award for Best Analysis, recognizing his contributions to discussions on player performance, rule changes, and league developments.[45] His media commitments extended to missing key events, such as Hawthorn's 2025 three-peat celebration, due to broadcasting obligations.[47] In business, Lewis serves as a talent ambassador with TGI Sport, an agency specializing in sports media and partnerships, leveraging his AFL experience to connect athletes with opportunities.[7] He engages in motivational speaking on leadership and post-career transitions, drawing from skills honed during his playing days, and has appeared on podcasts discussing business challenges faced by retired athletes.[48] A notable example is his August 2025 interview on the That Backyard Property Podcast, where he emphasized achieving work-life balance after football, highlighting the importance of family time and structured routines in his professional pursuits.[49]

References

  1. Jordan Lewis: celebrating 300 games - Melbourne Football Club
  2. Jordan Lewis - Precision Sports Entertainment Group
  3. Lewis announces his retirement - Hawthorn Football Club
  4. #Lewy250: From country boy to ultimate professional
  5. Jordan Lewis - TGI Sport
  6. Breaking down all NINE finals contenders... and the ... - Fox Sports
  7. Jordan Lewis' top eight slider and 2025 AFL premiership pick
  8. Warrnambool export and four-time AFL premiership player Jordan ...
  9. FAMILY FORCE: Lewis pays tribute to his Warrnambool upbringing
  10. Jordan Lewis: Loving life's moments - upstart
  11. Jordan Lewis is just a country boy with a passion for the contest and ...
  12. Jordan Lewis (born 1986) - Draftguru
  13. Fond memories of Warrnambool for AFL 300-gamer Jordan Lewis
  14. Teammates celebrate Lewis on special milestone
  15. Jordan Lewis :: Default - Hawk Headquarters
  16. Burgatron V: the phantom draft - AFL
  17. Jordan Lewis - Stats - Statistics - AFL Tables
  18. 2013 Review: Jordan Lewis - Hawthorn Football Club
  19. Jordan Lewis, Hawthorn's great unifier, reaches 250 games - AFL
  20. 2012 Review: Lewis - Hawthorn Football Club
  21. Lewis talks up Hawks' AFL defence | SBS News
  22. Lewis plays 200 AFL games in quick time | SBS News
  23. AFL grand final: what we learned | Hawthorn | The Guardian
  24. Lewis joins the greats with best and fairest in premiership year - AFL
  25. Jordan Lewis joins Melbourne from Hawthorn on three-year deal | AFL
  26. Hawthorn champion Lewis reflects on his trade move to Melbourne
  27. Another star Hawk goes: Lewis a Demon - AFL
  28. Hawthorn midfielder Jordan Lewis traded to Melbourne after teams ...
  29. Jordan Lewis - Demonwiki
  30. Leaders named for 2018 season - Melbourne Football Club
  31. Lewis keen to play 'as long as he can' - Melbourne Football Club
  32. “We aren't done yet”: Lewis says Demons are hungry for finals success
  33. AFL 2019: Four-time premiership player Jordan Lewis will retire at ...
  34. Lewis adds to history of number 3 - Hawthorn Football Club
  35. 2014 Review: Jordan Lewis - Hawthorn Football Club
  36. Lewis lands Rising Star nomination - AFL
  37. Wedding bells following Brownlow dream
  38. Jordan Lewis Facts for Kids - Kiddle encyclopedia
  39. AFL star Jordan Lewis lists his Glen Iris family home for $2.8-3million
  40. The baby sleep program that focuses on dads and is loved by father ...
  41. Melbourne's Jordan Lewis has called time on his AFL career
  42. Our Team - Leila Rose Foundation
  43. A visit from AFL star Jordan Lewis - Fight Cancer Foundation
  44. Lewis joins Demons coaching team - Melbourne Football Club
  45. AFL media AFMA awards 2025 - Fox Sports
  46. Jordan Lewis' top eight slider and 2025 AFL premiership pick - SEN
  47. True story emerges behind Hawthorn great Jordan Lewis's absence ...
  48. Jordan Lewis - Book for guest speaking, marketing and more - Pickstar
  49. AFL Star to Business Leader: Jordan Lewis on making his mark
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