Jack Ginnivan Biography

Collingwood and Hawthorn have agreed to a trade for small forward Jack Ginnivan where the two clubs swap their second-round picks for 2023 and their 2024 second-round picks. Collingwood will also exchange its 2024 fourth-round pick for Hawthorn's third-round pick.

"We couldn’t be happier that Jack wanted to come to Hawthorn – a club he's loved since he was a kid," Hawthorn list manager Mark McKenzie said.

"We love the way he goes about his footy, he's a clever forward that hits the scoreboard and generates a lot of energy on the field."

Collingwood football boss Graham Wright says the club had no intention of moving the recently-traded Jack Ginnivan out of the club.

"He was a contracted player, he's a premiership player, he's 20 years old, and we were pretty clear we saw it that way," Wright said.

"It was Jack's decision to look elsewhere. In the end we appreciate that, we accept it and we move on."

Jack Ginnivan informs the Magpies, via his manager, that he is keen on a move from Collingwood. Hawthorn has had interest in the Castlemaine product in recent months and is poised to make a late play.

Collingwood captain Darcy Moore says the team will support Jack Ginnivan after the young forward was banned for drug use.

"He's a really bubbly, really popular teammate. He is someone who really lights up the locker room, so we really want to see that, and we just want to look after his wellbeing," Moore said.

"This is obviously an error and a mistake that he's made, and we're not interested in shaming him going forward. We want to support him and make sure he feels empowered to get back into his training."

Jack Ginnivan is banned for the first two rounds of the 2023 season after admitting to illicit drug use.

The 20-year-old has also been hit with a $5000 suspended fine, and has received one strike under the AFL's Illicit Drugs Policy.

Ginnivan's admission to the AFL Integrity Unit came after vision of him with an illicit substance in Torquay in January emerged on Thursday.

"I understand that as an AFL player I have standards I need to meet and, on this occasion, I have fallen well short of the standards expected of me as a footballer and as a representative of Collingwood," Ginnivan said.

"I have made mistakes along the way and I'm determined to learn from them in order to be the best person and footballer I can be to avoid letting people down which is what I have done here."

Sydney coach John Longmire has urged fans to show respect for players at football grounds in the wake of the booing of Collingwood youngster Jack Ginnivan by Swans fans at the SCG.

"I just think it’s important to be mindful and respect all players that go out there and put their best foot forward every week. It's not an easy thing to do, put yourself out there on the biggest stage," Longmire said.

Collingwood pair Jack Ginnivan and Isaac Quaynor have apologised for a video they posted on social media where they took part in a trend in which they rated women's looks.

"We did a trend that we did not think about before posting and we're really sorry for making the mistake of participating in it and then posting it," Quaynor said.

"We've since realised that it's just not acceptable and it doesn't align with the values that both of us hold. We'll keep learning about what we should and shouldn't post as there's a lot to learn from."

Ginnivan added: "We're sorry to everyone at the club, across all platforms, our members, supporters for any impact we've caused. Thanks guys and we're so sorry again."

Jack Ginnivan has become somewhat of a polarising figure, particularly among opposition supporters, but says that this doesn't bother him.

"The people that hate me and doubt me, it really doesn't faze me and it really makes me want to show how good I am," Ginnivan said.

"(Being an antagonistic player) comes with a lot of responsibility; I'm just trying to be myself and play to the best of my ability. And if people like it around me, it brings a smile to my face."

Jack Ginnivan kicks the goal of the round for round 7 of 2022.

Jack Ginnivan is the 2022 round six AFL Rising Star nominee after starring on Anzac Day against Essendon with five goals in front of a huge crowd at the MCG, earning the Anzac Day Medal in the process.

Jack Ginnivan makes his AFL debut for Collingwood at Docklands Stadium with 7 disposals (6 kicks and a handball), 3 marks and a tackle in a 28-point loss to Port Adelaide.

Collingwood select Jack Ginnivan with pick No.13 in the 2020 Rookie Draft.