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{{Short description|Australian rules footballer}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2015}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2015}}
{{Use Australian English|date=October 2015}}
{{Use Australian English|date=October 2015}}
{{Infobox AFL biography
{{Infobox AFL biography
| name = Luke McCabe
| name = Luke McCabe
| image =
| image =
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1976|8|10|df=y}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1976|8|10|df=y}}
| birth_place =
| birth_place =
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| death_place =
| death_place =
| originalteam = [[Central District Football Club|Central District]] ([[South Australian National Football League|SANFL]])
| originalteam = [[Central District Football Club|Central District]] ([[South Australian National Football League|SANFL]])
| heightweight = 183 cm / 82 kg
| debutdate = Round 1, 1995
| debutdate = Round 1, 1995
| debutteam = [[Hawthorn Football Club|Hawthorn]]
| debutteam = [[Hawthorn Football Club|Hawthorn]]
| debutopponent = [[Brisbane Bears]]
| debutopponent = [[Brisbane Bears]]
| debutstadium = [[Waverley Park]]
| debutstadium = [[Waverley Park]]
| years = 1995–2004
| height = 183 cm
| weight = 82 kg
| clubs = [[Hawthorn Football Club|Hawthorn]]
| position =
| games(goals) = 138 (12)
| statsend = 2004
| statsend = 2008
| years1 = 1995–2004
| club1 = [[Hawthorn Football Club|Hawthorn]]
| games_goals1 = 138 (12)
| years2 = 2005–2006, 2008
| club2 = [[Central District Football Club|Central District]]
| games_goals2 = 58
| careerhighlights = *[[Peter Crimmins Medal]] <small>(2nd HFC B&F)</small>: 1998
| fullname =
}}
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McCabe was a small defender who usually played in the [[back pocket]]s. He was recruited by Hawthorn at pick 15 in the [[1993 AFL Draft|1993 National Draft]] but took a while to establish himself in the team, playing over 20 games in a season for the first time in 1998. He finished that season with a second placing in Hawthorn's best and fairest awards and the following season was a member of their pre season premiership side.
McCabe was a small defender who usually played in the [[back pocket]]s. He was recruited by Hawthorn at pick 15 in the [[1993 AFL Draft|1993 National Draft]] but took a while to establish himself in the team, playing over 20 games in a season for the first time in 1998. He finished that season with a second placing in Hawthorn's best and fairest awards and the following season was a member of their pre season premiership side.


He is remembered for his participation in one of the "memorable moments" between Hawthorn and Melbourne when, in round 1, 2002, he was on the receiving end of a mighty hip and shoulder from [[David Neitz]] on his way to snap an inspirational goal.<ref>{{cite web|last=Burgan|first=Matt|title=Demon Dozen: Memorable moments against Hawthorn|url=http://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/7415/newsid/100147/default.aspx|publisher=Melbourne Football Club|accessdate=6 February 2012|date=11 August 2010}}</ref>
He is remembered for his participation in one of the "memorable moments" between Hawthorn and Melbourne when, in round 1, 2002, he was on the receiving end of a mighty hip and shoulder from [[David Neitz]] on his way to snap an inspirational goal.<ref>{{cite web|last=Burgan|first=Matt|title=Demon Dozen: Memorable moments against Hawthorn|url=http://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/7415/newsid/100147/default.aspx|publisher=Melbourne Football Club|accessdate=6 February 2012|date=11 August 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110720020720/http://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/7415/newsid/100147/default.aspx|archive-date=20 July 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref>


McCabe returned to Central District for the 2005 SANFL season and was an integral part of the Bulldogs winning their third consecutive premiership. McCabe was awarded the [[Jack Oatey Medal]] for being the best on ground in the Grand Final. He retired from senior football following the end of the 2005 season due to work commitments. However, McCabe returned to Central District for the 2008 season.
McCabe returned to Central District for the 2005 SANFL season and was an integral part of the Bulldogs winning their third consecutive premiership. McCabe was awarded the [[Jack Oatey Medal]] for being the best on ground in the Grand Final. He retired from senior football following the end of the 2006 season due to work commitments. However, McCabe returned to Central District for the 2008 season.

==Personal==
In November 2023, his son Will, was drafted by Hawthorn.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.hawthornfc.com.au/news/1467171/mccabe-lands-at-hawks|title=Hawks land McCabe with Pick 19|website=Hawthorn FC|access-date=20 November 2023 }}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==
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==External links==
==External links==
*{{AflRleague|ref=L/Luke_McCabe.html}}
*{{AFL Tables|ref=L/Luke_McCabe.html}}
*[http://www.hawkheadquarters.com/player.aspx?playerid=754&view=default Profile at Hawksheadquarters]
*[http://www.hawkheadquarters.com/player.aspx?playerid=754&view=default Profile at Hawksheadquarters]


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[[Category:Hawthorn Football Club players]]
[[Category:Hawthorn Football Club players]]
[[Category:Central District Football Club players]]
[[Category:Central District Football Club players]]
[[Category:People educated at Sacred Heart College, Adelaide]]

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Luke McCabe
Personal information
Date of birth (1976-08-10) 10 August 1976 (age 48)
Original team(s) Central District (SANFL)
Debut Round 1, 1995, Hawthorn vs. Brisbane Bears, at Waverley Park
Height 183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight 82 kg (181 lb)
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1995–2004 Hawthorn 138 (12)
2005–2006, 2008 Central District 58
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2008.
Career highlights
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Luke McCabe (born 10 August 1976) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Hawthorn in the Australian Football League (AFL) and Central District in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL).

McCabe was a small defender who usually played in the back pockets. He was recruited by Hawthorn at pick 15 in the 1993 National Draft but took a while to establish himself in the team, playing over 20 games in a season for the first time in 1998. He finished that season with a second placing in Hawthorn's best and fairest awards and the following season was a member of their pre season premiership side.

He is remembered for his participation in one of the "memorable moments" between Hawthorn and Melbourne when, in round 1, 2002, he was on the receiving end of a mighty hip and shoulder from David Neitz on his way to snap an inspirational goal.[1]

McCabe returned to Central District for the 2005 SANFL season and was an integral part of the Bulldogs winning their third consecutive premiership. McCabe was awarded the Jack Oatey Medal for being the best on ground in the Grand Final. He retired from senior football following the end of the 2006 season due to work commitments. However, McCabe returned to Central District for the 2008 season.

Personal

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In November 2023, his son Will, was drafted by Hawthorn.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Burgan, Matt (11 August 2010). "Demon Dozen: Memorable moments against Hawthorn". Melbourne Football Club. Archived from the original on 20 July 2011. Retrieved 6 February 2012.
  2. ^ "Hawks land McCabe with Pick 19". Hawthorn FC. Retrieved 20 November 2023.
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