How Jack Gunston Became an Unlikely Key to Hawthorn's Flag Hopes The Australian Football League (AFL) has long been a benchmark for professional sports leagues adapting to changing player demographics and rule changes.
One fascinating aspect of this evolution is the resurgence of "stay at home" forwards, players who thrive in designated areas around the goalposts rather than roaming freely across the field.
At the forefront of this revival is Jack Gunston, a 35 year old veteran forward for Hawthorn who has defied conventional wisdom about the decline of older footballers.