Stephen Lawrence (footballer)

Stephen Lawrence
Personal information
Date of birth	(1969-04-22) 22 April 1969 (age 55)
Place of birth	Witbank, South Africa
Original team(s)	Southport
Debut	1988, Hawthorn vs. North Melbourne, at the MCG
Height	202 cm (6 ft 8 in)
Weight	100 kg (220 lb)
Playing career^1
Years	Club	Games (Goals)
1988–1998	Hawthorn	146 (30)
^1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1998.
Career highlights
1991 Premiership player
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Stephen Lawrence (born 22 April 1969) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Hawthorn in the Australian Football League.

A ruckman throughout his career, he debuted at centre half forward in 1988 and kicked 5 goals against North Melbourne in his first game. The following week he was injured and didn't play again that year.

He started to get a regular game in 1990 as back-up for Greg Dear, and after Dear was injured during the 1991 pre-season he became number one ruckman. He played in the State of Origin and won best player of the finals in 1991.

His father Godfrey Lawrence played Test cricket for South Africa.

External links

• Stephen Lawrence's playing statistics from AFL Tables