Josh Hunt
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| Personal Info | |
|---|---|
| Birth | March 14, 1982, |
| Recruited from | Bendigo U18 |
| Height/Weight | 112cm/98kg |
| Playing Career¹ | |
| Debut | Round 8, 2001, Geelong vs. Fremantle, at Subiaco |
| Team(s) | Geelong (2001-) 61 games, 6 goals |
| ¹ Statistics to end of 2005 season | |
| Career Highlights | |
Josh "Gutsy" Hunt (born 14 March 1982) is a defender for the Geelong Football Club. He is an effective kick-in specialist, with his left foot kicks often travelling 70 metres or further. Renowned for his courage, he is often seen flying back into packs and defences and has been likened to the likes of Ryan Houlihan and Adem Yze for sheer presence on the field.
The stockily built Hunt was recruited at the end of 2000 from the Bendigo under 18s team, where he had played most of his football in the forward line. He made his debut in Round 8 of 2001 against Fremantle but played only 15 games in his first three seasons. He missed most of 2003 because of severe fractures in his shins.
In 2004, he was given the responsibility of kicking in after an opposition behind and has quickly become one of the best exponents of the art. His long, accurate, left foot kicks have often resulted in attacking opportunities for Geelong. In 2004, he was given the responsibility of kicking in after an opposition behind and has quickly become one of the best exponents of the art due to his big calf muscles. His long, accurate, left foot kicks have often resulted in attacking opportunities for Geelong.
In 2006, he caused controversy when he shirked taking a mark in a round 18 match against St Kilda at the Telstra Dome. St Kilda capitalised on the incident to goal and steal the match. Hunt's bravery and attack on the ball, despite his bulk was brought under question.
