Aaron Hamill

Aaron "Sammy" Hamill (born 20 August 1977) is a former professional Australian rules footballer, who is best known for his time at the St Kilda Football Club in the Australian Football League when he briefly captained the club.

As a player, Hamill's courage could never be questioned. His ferocity at the football often earned the ire from opposition football fans, but his team mates and opposition players respected his playing style.

Hamill currently serves as the forwards coach of St Kilda.

Having played rugby league, rugby union and basketball as a junior, Aaron Hamill first played Australian rules football in the Australian Capital Territory for the Tuggeranong Hawks Football Club. Aaron attended Fadden Primary School, Marist College, Melrose High School and Phillip College (now Canberra College). Aaron went to Melrose High School with Essendon and Richmond player Justin Blumfield.

Hamill was recruited late in the 1994 AFL Draft, with the 79th overall pick. Making his senior debut in 1996 with the Carlton Blues, Hamill was a favourite among supporters for his strong marking and goalkicking. He is known as "Hammer" or "Sammy". He was a key part of the Blues 1997 pre-season premiership side and was also part of Carlton's runner up team in 1999. He played with Carlton from 1996–2000 with 92 games and 114 goals. At the end of the 2000 season he was traded to St Kilda, after having an argument with Carlton president John Elliott.

At the end of 2000 he moved to St Kilda, among other big name signings, such as Fraser Gehrig and Steven Lawrence.