In 2013, as Hawthorn started its three-peat run of flags to match Brisbane from 2001-2003 under Leigh Matthews’ watch, his eight-man coaching staff included: LUKE BEVERIDGE.
Email to friends Share on Facebook - opens in a new window or tab Share on Twitter - opens in a new window or tab Share on Pinterest - opens in a new window or tab Picture: ArchiveJohn Kennedy snr with the premiership cup in 1971. Picture: AFL PhotosThe power of his standards radiated through an entire club and have lived in every senior Hawthorn person that has followed him.Even now, the lack of manners in his excitement still makes him wince, as he laughs with the memory.Telstra Live Pass subscribers can watch the remaining three nights of the event on the AFL Live Official App from 8.30pm AEST on Tuesday and Wednesday, and 7.30pm AEST on Thursday. Veteran footy commentator Caroline Wilson has torched Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson with a full rap sheet of his umpire transgressions. Ahead of Sunday's @beyondblue Cup, here's gentle…From the 19-year-old who made his debut 33 years ago for the Kangaroos, to the man who has become one of the most revered coaches in AFL history – what an incredible journey it has been.Alastair Clarkson speaks to the press ahead of the final game of the year against the…After coaching roles with St Kilda (1999), Werribee (2000), Central Districts (2001-02) and Port Adelaide (2003-04), Clarkson was appointed Hawthorn senior coach ahead of the 2005 season, and tasked with leading the club’s rebuilding phase.In 1996, he was traded to the Demons and made an immediate impact, averaging 23.5 disposals across his 22 games that year.Finally, in his fourth year at the helm, Hawthorn broke a 17-year premiership drought, defeating the Cats in the 2008 grand final. John Kennedy snr, with Alan Martello in the background, pleads to his Hawthorn troops. Club Best & Fairest: 1950, 1951, 1952, 1954Coached 412 games for Hawthorn and North Melbourne: 1957, 1960-63, 1967-76, 1985-89He officially received the title on June 1.Sydney has emerged as a genuine contender to snatch the AFL Grand Final away from the MCG as doubts grow over Melbourne's ability to host a capacity crowd by October.“So much of what Hawthorn is today, is because of the foundations John laid in yesteryears.“He also brought with him a tremendous amount of experiences and knowledge from his premiership wins, and played a big part in setting up the club for a successful charge through the 90s which yielded two more premierships for us in ‘96 and ‘99.“It is with deep regret, that our great leader and contributor, John Kennedy Snr; player, coach and educator, has left us,” Hawthorn president Jeff Kennett said.Three-time VFL Premiership coach: 1961, 1971, 1976A statue of Kennedy looking over the playing field at Hawthorn’s Waverley Park training base is a constant reminder of his impact on the club.Inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 1996 (Coach)“John’s impact on the Hawthorn Football Club will be eternal and his legacy will always live on at Hawthorn,” Kennett said.Two-Time Night Premiership coach: 1968, 1969“He set and lived the standards that are the culture of the Family Club.Kennedy’s grandson, Sydney Swans co-captain Josh Kennedy, is due to play his 250th AFL match against the Western Bulldogs on Thursday night.By George, Kolding back in winner's stallInducted into the Hawthorn Hall of Fame as a Legend in 2003Kennedy was a four-time best-and-fairest winner at Hawthorn between 1950-1959 and later coached the Hawks to their first three VFL premierships in 1961, 1971 and 1976.Hawthorn father figure John Kennedy Snr was elevated to Legend status in the Australian Football Hall of Fame earlier this month after AFL officials were made aware of his deteriorating health.The former player and coach was nominated to become a Legend in Frebruary and it was immediately ratified by the AFL Commission, before chief executive Gillon McLachlan visited Kennedy and delivered in the news in person.“He was not only a coach to many of us, but a terrific mentor and teacher at Arden St,” Buckley said.“John will live on within the Hawthorn Football Club forever.“I extend the club’s and my condolences to his family.”Bridge says Legend the best he has trainedKennedy was always expected to join the exclusive club - which now has 29 members - but the AFL wanted the Hawks legend to experience the honour.