18 Facts About Josh Hunt

Joshua Hunt was born on 14 March 1982 and is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played for the Geelong Football Club the Greater Western Sydney Giants in the Australian Football League.

Josh Hunt was recruited from the Bendigo Pioneers, a team in the TAC Cup, where he had played most of his football in the forward line.

Josh Hunt won a long-kicking competition at age 15, with his powerful left footed kicks regularly travelling over 60 metres.

Josh Hunt made his debut in round 8 of the 2001 season against Fremantle, but played only 15 games in his first three seasons.

Josh Hunt missed most of 2003 because of severe fractures to his shins.

Josh Hunt played in 24 games, including finals, kicked 3 goals and had an average of 13 disposals.

Josh Hunt was given the responsibility of kicking in after an opposition behind and has quickly become one of the best exponents of the art.

Josh Hunt played 22 games in 2005, missing two games due to appendicitis.

Josh Hunt was a late withdrawal from the Cats' round 21 one-point win against Richmond, and had surgery the next day.

Josh Hunt missed round 22 and returned to play against Melbourne in the following weekend's elimination final.

Josh Hunt ventured outside of his usual position in the backline to kick a total of three goals.

Josh Hunt was hospitalised after Geelong's narrow 5-point preliminary final victory over Collingwood for dehydration.

Josh Hunt was vomiting after the game after receiving a knock to the stomach, and was admitted to Geelong Hospital the following morning to be treated for dehydration.

Josh Hunt recovered in time to play a part in Geelong's premiership victory in the following weekend's grand final against Port Adelaide.

Josh Hunt was a late addition to the Australian squad for the 2008 International Rules Series against Ireland, replacing Geelong teammate Max Rooke, who was forced to withdraw from the team with illness.

Josh Hunt returned in 2010, playing 24 matches and followed on in 2011 with 22 matches, including his second premiership victory, in the 2011 AFL Grand Final.

On 30 September 2013, Josh Hunt was delisted by Geelong after 13 seasons.

On 26 August 2014, Josh Hunt announced his retirement from the AFL.