He's back: Gunston the latest in long line of footy's prodigal sons
The returned Hawk is one of more than 20 players since 2000 to return to their old clubs. Check out the list
www.afl.com.auI don’t have real-time access right now to confirm the very latest updates, but here’s the most recent widely reported context about Jack Gunston:
- Gunston is a veteran AFL forward who played for Hawthorn before moving to Brisbane in 2022. He was linked as a key target for the Lions during the 2022 trade period, joining Brisbane to bolster their forward line.[1][4]
- After a long stint with Hawthorn, he later re-emerged in AFL coverage as a returning/prodigal-son type figure in 2023, reflecting broader discussions about players returning to former clubs within the modern trade environment.[3]
- His career has been marked by multiple premierships and notable goal-kicking seasons, with coverage emphasizing his experience and impact rather than long-term speculation about retirement as of 2024–2025.[5][3]
If you want, I can look up the very latest articles and give you a concise, dated summary with links. Would you like me to fetch current news sources now?