1979 Hawthorn Football Club season

The 1979 season was the Hawthorn Football Club's 55th season in the Victorian Football League and 78th overall. Hawthorn entered the season as the defending VFL Premiers. This was the first time since 1973 Hawthorn didn't qualify for finals.

Hawthorn Football Club
1979 season
PresidentPhil J. Ryan
CoachDavid Parkin
Captain(s)Don Scott
Home groundPrinces Park
VFL season10–12 (7th)
Finals seriesDid not qualify
Best and FairestKelvin Moore
Leading goalkickerMichael Moncrieff (45)
Highest home attendance37,276 (Round 4 vs. South Melbourne)
Lowest home attendance10,977 (Round 8 vs. Melbourne)
Average home attendance20,016
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