| Personal information | |
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| Birth | 22 April 1969 , South Africa |
| Recruited from | Southport |
| Height and weight | 200cm / 100kg |
| Playing career¹ | |
| Debut | 1988, Hawthorn v. North Melbourne, at MCG |
| Team(s) |
Hawthorn (1988-98)
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| ¹ Statistics to end of 1998 season | |
| Career highlights | |
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1991 Premiership player |
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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 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 preseason 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.
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