George Hewett Biography

George Hewett joins Carlton as a restricted free agent after the Swans opted not to match the Blues' offer. In return, Sydney will receive an end-of-second-round pick (currently No.39) as compensation.

"They've obviously got a very good list, and that was sort of the main [reason]. I was excited to come here, the players have been very welcoming. I've played eight years at the Swans and I'm absolutely stoked to start a new journey at Carlton," Hewett said.

George Hewett says his back has "never been better" despite a bulging disc ending his 2020 season early, and he's feeling strong heading into his 100th game against Brisbane.

"I was on pretty strong medication to slow my movement. But I used the time to study [accounting], because I wanted to at least get better at something while I had the time away from the team," Hewett said.

"But I feel strong now, I'm very happy with my back at the moment."

The 25-year-old also had a young baby to look after last year. Henry, Hewett and his partner Alice Summer's first child, arrived about 12 weeks premature and with little warning.

"He was born so early that he had to stay in hospital for a fair while," said Hewett.

"But he gives us so much strength, because he's very tough. He's a healthy and happy little boy now."

George Hewett recounts the day his son, Henry, was born about 12 weeks premature in January.

Hewett and his partner, Alice Summers, were out on a morning walk when she suddenly felt some sharp pain, not dissimilar to a cramp. Alice's pain lingered long enough for them to contact the hospital.

"The hospital was like, 'That's a bit unusual; come in for a look' and once we got in there, they said, 'You're having this little one in a couple of hours if we don't slow it down'," Hewett said.

"So they had to give her a few steroid injections and stuff to slow everything down a bit, then he came the next day. I think we were in there for about 24 to 30 hours."

Dane Rampe is crowned Sydney's club champion for 2019, winning his first Bob Skilton Medal in front of 900 guests at The Star.

Rampe polled 581 votes to win easily from young midfielder George Hewett (461), with fellow co-captain Luke Parker (458) rounding out the podium.

"Dane’s an incredibly popular player, he’s a fierce competitor, he’s a hard trainer and he’s someone who our first-year recruits to seasoned campaigners look up to and respect tremendously," Sydney coach John Longmire said.

"Now a well-deserved club champion, Dane will no doubt continue to be a great leader around the club and do everything possible to put the team in a position to challenge again."

Shane Mumford's return to football will be delayed another week, with the veteran Giants ruckman suspended for one match for striking Sydney midfielder George Hewett.

Despite the incident occurring in an unofficial practice match, Mumford will serve his one-match suspension during the home and away season.

George Hewett has a fairly extensive list of scalps in 2018, but says he still doesn't feel comfortable in his role as a lockdown player.

"You're always on edge. But it's good. It makes you concentrate more and be in the moment more. It makes me make the most of each play," Hewett said.

Swans coach John Longmire says he is pleased with how well Hewett has applied himself.

"He's able to play a two-way game pretty effectively. He's very strong in the body and he applies himself very well against opposition players, but he's also able to have an impact at the right time and make the right decisions," Longmire said.

George Hewett signs a new deal with Sydney that will keep him at the club until the end of 2020.

"The fact that George didn’t debut until his third year with the Swans is a credit to his character and resilience," Sydney head of football Tom Harley said.

"He is an extremely trusted and respected member of the playing group."

Young Swan George Hewett has been rewarded for his solid start to 2016 with a new two-year contract.

Hewett's latest deal will see him at the club until at least the end of 2018.

“We are extremely excited to have George commit to the club for another two years,” Swans football manager Tom Harley said.

“He is an outstanding young man who has patiently worked on his game to the point of being a trusted member of the senior squad.

“He has forced his way into the team this year and we look forward to watching George’s career develop further.”

George Hewett makes his AFL debut for Sydney at Stadium Australia with 15 disposals (10 kicks and 5 handballs), 7 marks, 7 tackles and a goal in an 80-point win over Collingwood.