D .O.B:
6 August 1985
Club:
Sydney
Honours:
2005 NAB AFL Rookie Draft Pick No. 55 (Hawthorn)
2006 AFL Debut
2009 Traded from Hawthorn to Sydney
McGlynn is a versatile player who can play as a crumbing forward or even in a run-with role further up the ground.
Originally from Wentworth in New South Wales, Ben played for the Bendigo Pioneers in the U18 competition before moving to the Box Hill Hawks. A courageous midfielder with balance, speed and strength, McGlynn excelled for Box Hill in 2006, making an impression on the coaching staff at Hawthorn and ultimately being elevated from the rookie list.
After making his debut in 2006, McGlynn established himself in 2007, playing a solid 21 games for the Hawks. Injuries slowed McGlynn's progress in 2008 as he played just three AFL games and five VFL games during the season.
After a solid pre-season, the determined forward averaged 17 disposals and seven marks throughout the 2009 season and played the last 16 games of Hawthorn's 2009 campaign to take his career tally to 44.
In 2009, Ben was traded to the Sydney Swans with Josh Kennedy for round 3 draft picks (No.39 and 46) and a round five pick (No.70).