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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    Game Film Round 3 | Hawkins 350th

    Go behind the scenes for Tom Hawkins 350th Game.

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    Tom Hawkins Post Game | Round 3

    Here from Tom Hawkins after the Cats get the win over the Hawks, in his 350th game. Presented by Ford Australia.

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    Jezza Shares The Love With Tom

    Jeremy Cameron unselfishly passes the footy to Tom Hawkins directly in front of the sticks for the easiest major

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    Cool Cats Have Their Kicking Boots On Early

    Tyson Stengle and Tom Hawkins slot a pair of tough set shots to get Geelong off to a flyer

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    Hawkins 350th | Tom & Mitch Interview

    Great teammates Tom Hawkins and Mitch Duncan sit down for a 1 on 1 interview to go over Tom Hawkins' career in the lead up to his 350th Game. Presented by Ford.

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    Time Cat-Sule | Hawkins Debut | Round 2, 2007

    In this edition of 'Time Cat-sule', we cast are minds back to the debut of Tom Hawkins and what a debut it was ending with 3 goals against Carlton in Round 2, 2007.

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    Tom Hawkins 350th Messages

    Hear from Tom Hawkins' family and friends before his 350th Game on Monday against the Hawks.

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    Tom Hawkins Highlights | Game 350

    Watch back at some of the best moments of Tom Hawkins career, ahead of his 350th game this weekend.

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    Tom Hawkins 350th Press Conference | Round 3

    Tom Hawkins was joined by Senior Coach Chris Scott as the spoke to the media in the lead up to Tom's 350th match against Hawthorn in Round 3. Presented by Ford.

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    Hawkins Double Revives Cats I Round 2

    Tom Hawkins kicks two quick goals in succession to wrest some momentum in Geelong's direction.

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    Tom Hawkins makes Audrey's dream come true!

    Audrey and her family were our guests for photo day, with one player in mind to meet!

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    Cats Travel Companions | Racecam

    The AFL side name and shame their best and worst travel companions! Proudly Presented by Geelong Travel.

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    Hawkins' Huge Haul

    Tom Hawkins provided much of the scoring damage in the Cats' victory over the Bombers

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    Tomahawk's ruck work parts seas

    Tom Hawkins muscles his opponent out of the contest before his kick somehow trickles through the sticks

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    Hawkins Goal from a crafty soccer kick

    Tom Hawkins gets the Geelong faithful buzzing with this

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    Hawkins Press Conference | Round 12

    Tom Hawkins spoke with the media at training today in the lead up to the Round 12 match against the Western Bulldogs. Presented by Ford.

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    Hawkins Sneaks One Through

    Tom Hawkins used all his craft to sneak this clever soccer through for a goal.

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    Hawkins Proving Handful With Early Double

    Tom Hawkins looks set for a big night with this strong marking display in front of the sticks helping him earn two goals.

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    Tom Hawkins Kicks Career Best 8 Goals | Round 7, 2023

    8 Goal Tommy was at his marking and accurate best with a dominant performance in Country Round at the 'G.

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    Hawkins Post Game | Round 7

    Fresh off a career best 8 goals, Tom Hawkins spoke to Cats Media. Proudly Presented by Ford Australia.

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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