Will McCabe

Will McCabe
McCabe in September 2025
Personal information
Full name William McCabe
Born (2005-09-29) 29 September 2005 (age 21)
Draft No. 19 (F/S), 2023 AFL draft
Debut Round 6, 2026, Hawthorn vs. Port Adelaide, at Marvel Stadium
Height 197 cm (6 ft 6 in)
Position Key Forward
Club information
Current club Hawthorn
Number 27
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2026– Hawthorn 4 (2)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2026.
Career highlights
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

William McCabe (born 29 September 2005) is a professional Australian rules footballer who plays for the Hawthorn Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).

AFL career

McCabe was drafted by the Hawthorn Football Club with pick 19 in the 2023 AFL draft under the Father–son rule when they matched a bid from North Melbourne. His first season was hampered by a lower back complaint which he needed to recover from. Playing for the Box Hill Hawks , McCabe was given to play in a variety of positions. Sometimes forward, sometimes back and often of the wing.

McCabe would eventually make his debut in round 6 of the 2026 AFL season. McCabe would have 6 disposals and kick his first goal in a 3-point victory over Port Adelaide. McCabe would go on to play for four times at AFL level in 2026, while also winning a premiership for Hawthorn's VFL-affiliated side, the Box Hill Hawks.

Statistics

Updated to the end of 2026.

Legend
  G  
 Goals
  K  
 Kicks
  D  
 Disposals 
  T  
 Tackles
  B  
 Behinds 
  H  
 Handballs 
  M  
 Marks
Season Team No. Games Totals Averages (per game) Votes
G B K H D M T G B K H D M T
2026Hawthorn27 4222312351440.50.55.83.08.83.51.00
Career 4222312351440.50.55.83.08.83.51.00

Honours and achievements

Team

References

  1. ↑ "Hawks land McCabe with Pick 19". hawthornfc.com.au. 20 November 2023. Retrieved 14 May 2026.
  2. ↑ "McCabe to make Hawks debut". hawthornfc.com.au. 16 April 2026. Retrieved 14 May 2026.
  3. ↑ Jonty Ralphsmith. "Heartwarming debut the right call for Hawks". zerohanger.com.au. Retrieved 14 May 2026.
  4. ↑ "Mighty, fighting Hawks prey on Cats in premiership decider". afl.com.au. 2026-09-20. Retrieved 2026-10-06.
  5. ↑ "Will McCabe". AFL Tables. Retrieved 12 August 2026.