TOM Hawkins and Isaac Smith have been recognised for their standout performances in 2021 with inclusion in the NSW State of Origin Team.

Hawkins who heralds from Finley was named at full forward after a dominant season in attack for the Cats this season kicking 54 goals to finish second in the Coleman Medal and receive a fourth All Australian blazer.

The 33-year-old was also bestowed with the honour of captaining the team and was awarded the Mohr Medal.

Tom Hawkins Showreel

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    Draft Memories | Tom Hawkins

    Tom Hawkins talks about the day he was drafted to the Cats at pick 41 back in 2006. Presented by Pepperstone

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    Carji | Tom Harley Best Club Person Award

    Find out who is the winner of the Tom Harley Best Club Person Award

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    Carji | Retiree Feature

    Retirees Tom Hawkins and Zach Tuohy join Jacqui Felgate on the couch.

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    Jez & Hawk Talk 250 Games | Interview

    Fellow forwards Jeremy Cameron and Tom Hawkins caught up to chat through Jeremy's upcoming 250 game milestone. Proudly Presented by Ford Australia.

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    Tom Hawkins Press Conference | Round 22

    Tom Hawkins announced to the media that he will retire at the end of season 2024. Presented by Ford

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    To The Final Bell | Round 21

    Lingy & Meg sit down a talk about our upcoming game against the Adelaide Crows at GHMBA Stadium, as well as chat to Key Forward Tom Hawkins

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    Tom Hawkins | AFL 360

    Tom Hawkins joined the AFL 360 crew ahead of Geelong's Round 20 clash against North Melbourne

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    Yeah The Girls! Live Season Launch Episode

    The crew are back for another season and joined by new co-host Claudia Gunjaca, had live season launch at the Round 19 Geelong VS Bulldogs game! Special guests Tom Hawkins and Meg McDonald joined!

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    Players Advice For Isaac | Carlton Draft

    Cats players unite to provide some feedback for Isaac Smith ahead of his debut for Bunyip in the Carlton Draft.

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    Tom Hawkins Interview | AFL 360

    Listen back as Tom Hawkins joins the AFL 360 crew for Players Night

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    Tom Hawkins Interview | AFL 360

    Tom Hawkins joined AFL 360's players night at the Australian Football Hall Of Fame evening.

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    Hawkins marks Geelong games record with impressive goal

    Tom Hawkins kicks an impressive goal from the boundary in his record 356th game for Geelong

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    Emma Hawkins Interview | Family Milestone

    Emma Hawkins sat down with Meghan McDonald to chat through Tom's career so far and how she's been able to support and see Tom's career from a unique perspective. Proudly Presented by Ford Australia.

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    Geelong Greats Look Back At Their Career In Photos

    Geelong Greats Ian Nankervis, Jimmy Bartel, Joel Selwood and Tom Hawkins look back one some great moments over there playing career.

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    A Record Equalling Night | Hawkins 355 Games

    Cameron Ling sat down with some of Geelong's 300 game players to discuss the milestone of Hawkins' record-equalling game. Proudly Presented by Ford Australia.

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    Tom Hawkins | Mic'd Up

    We Mic'd up Tom Hawkins ahead of tying Joel Selwood's record of 355 games for Geelong, against Port Adelaide in Round 9

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    To The Final Bell | Round 9

    Lingy and MegMac discuss the loss to Melbourne, answer your fan questions and look ahead to the Port game and Tom Hawkins milestone.

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    Tom Hawkins Press Conference | Round 9

    Tom Hawkins spoke to the media ahead of his record-equalling 355th game for Geelong. Proudly Presented by Ford Australia.

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    Time Cat-sule Round 18, 2018 | Hawkins & Tuohy Combine For Crazy Comeback

    Ahead of Geelong's game against the Dees on Saturday, take a look back at one of the great wins as the Cats clawed their way to victory in a thrilling final quarter comeback against Melbourne.

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    Game Film Round 3 | Hawkins 350th

    Go behind the scenes for Tom Hawkins 350th Game.

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Smith played 21 games for the Cats during the home-and-away season averaging 23 disposals and featuring in the top five at the club for inside 50s, rebounds 50s, score involvements and metres gained.

In announcing the NSW State-of-Origin team for 2021, Society patron Richard Colless, who leads the selection process for the selection of the team said, “This year’s team was selected from the fifty-one players from NSW-based clubs on AFL lists in 2021”

“Tom Hawkins from Geelong is again captain of the team, and he wins the inaugural Mohr Medal (named in honour of St Kilda goalkicking champion Wilbur (Bill) Mohr in the 1930s.  Bill played in Wagga Wagga with Federals which became Wagga Tigers.  He was the leading goalkicker for St Kilda from 1929-40.  He was selected at full forward in the Greatest NSW Team of All Time announced in 2018, a member of the St Kilda Team of the Century, and inaugural inductee into the AFL Hall of Fame, and 18 times Victorian representative) for being the leading NSW goal kicker in the AFL with 54 goals”.

Isaac Smith Showreel

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    Champion Smith leaves field for last time | Round 24

    Isaac 'Norm' Smith has a moment to cherish as he is celebrated for a remarkable career

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    Smith sinks trademark finish | Round 24

    Isaac Smith puts through this ripping running goal to give his side the perfect start in his final game

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    Smith & Scott | Press Conference R22

    Isaac Smith and Chris Scott spoke to the media after the announcement of Issie's retirement and in the lead up to the round 22 Clash against the Pies. Presented by Morris

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    Thanks Issie

    Four-time Premiership player and 2022 Norm Smith Medallist Isaac Smith will retire at the conclusion of Geelong's 2023 season.

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    Isaac Smith Post Game | Round 21

    Isaac Smith spoke to Cats Media after a cracking win agains the Power in Round 21. Proudly Presented by Ford Australia.

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    Smith Soccers it Through

    Issac Smith soccers a goal to kick off the second quarter.

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    Smith Press Conference | Round 2

    Isaac Smith spoke with the media in the lead up to our Round 2 Clash with Carlton. Presented by Ford

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    Isaac Smith Presser | AFL Pre Season

    Isaac Smith speaks to the media during Geelong's pre season heading into season 2023. Proudly Presented by Ford Australia.

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    Smith Grand Final Highlights

    Veteran Cat Isaac Smith lit up the MCG on Grand Final day, his two first quarter goals and dashing run and carry a vital element to Geelong's ultimate success.

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    Five Key Cats Commit

    Geelong's pre-season has been given an early boost with five Premiership players committing to new deals ahead of the 2023 AFL season.

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    Smith saves most special game for last to claim Norm

    Isaac Smith notches three goals in one of his all-time best performances to be awarded the Norm Smith Medal.

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    Stop it Smith, that's ice cold

    Geelong continues to pile on more pain as Isaac Smith nails his third in some style.

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    Smith catches fire with two first term stunners

    Isaac Smith snares a pair of goals in the opening term as the Cats look ominous early in the Grand Final at the MCG.

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    Cameron's Cats Clips | Jezza & Smith

    Jeremy Cameron and Isaac Smith sit down to watch some old school Geelong Cats highlights goggle box style. Presented by Simonds.

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    Isaac Smith Press Conference | Pre Finals Bye

    Isaac Smith speaks to the media during Geelong's pre finals bye. Proudly Presented by Ford Australia.

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    All The Goals | Round 23

    Rewatch all the goals from Geelong's Round 23 win over the Eagles, as the Cats stack the scoresheet in the final home and away game of the season!

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    Classy Smith Rolls Through Another

    Isaac Smith shows off his class with this stellar running finish to extend his side's lead during the second term

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    Inside The Circle | Round 21

    Join the team inside the circle for our 11th straight rendition of the song. Proudly Presented by Villawood Properties.

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    Smith finishes off a great team goal

    Geelong attacks with full strength as Isaac Smith finishes the work

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    Smith Post-Game | Round 17

    We chat with milestone man Isaac Smith after the win against the Dees. Presented by Ford.

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Selectors: Richard Colless (Convenor), Gerard Healy, Mike Sheahan, Wayne Carey, Mark Maclure and Rod Gillett

2021 NSW State of Origin Team


Coach:  John Longmire (Corowa Rutherglen)

Backs Harry Cunningham
Turvey Park		 Dougal Howard
Wagga Tigers		 Harry Perryman
Collingullie Glenfield Park
Half Backs Taylor Duryea
Corowa-Rutherglen		 Dane Rampe
UNSW-Eastern Suburbs		 Isaac Cumming
North Broken Hill
Centreline Isaac Smith
Cootamundra		 Callum Mills
North Shore		 Errol Gulden
UNSW-Eastern Suburbs
Half Forwards Luke Breust
Temora		 Harry Himmelberg
Mangoplah-Cookardinia United		 Sam Wicks
Manly Warringah
Forwards Lachie Schultz
Moama		 Tom Hawkins
Finley		 Todd Marshall
Deniliquin
Followers Matthew Flynn
Narrandera		 Jacob Hopper
Leeton-Whitton		 Isaac Heeney
Cardiff
Interchange Daniel Lloyd
Killarney Vale		 Charlie Spargo
Albury Tigers		 Jack Buckley
UNSW-Eastern Suburbs
  Jacob Koschitzke
Albury Tigers