Hawthorn great Jason Dunstall has been elevated to legend status at the AFL’s Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Tuesday night.

Dunstall becomes the 32nd Legend in the history of the game.

“I’m pleased to be able to celebrate tonight and recognise the tremendous achievements of the 2024 inductees and further congratulate Jason Dunstall on his elevation to legend status,” AFL commission chairman Richard Goyder said.

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“For all our Hall of Fame members and new legend, their contribution to football is outstanding and each person alongside their family and friends should be immensely proud.

“The Hall of Fame is marked both by the quality of its members, and also – just as importantly – by those who are waiting for induction that will come for them in the years ahead.”

Dunstall won four premierships, four best and fairests and was a four-time All Australian.

He kicked 1254 goals for Hawthorn and won three Coleman medals.

Along with the honour to Dunstall, the AFL inducted six new members to the Hall of Fame.

Those inductees were Michael Graham, Chris McDermott, Ralph Robertson (deceased), Ray Schofield (deceased), Dane Swan and Kelvin Templeton.