[1] He played for the West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League (AFL) Hansen was born in Victoria, Australia and was educated at Mazenod College.

[2] Recruited from Northvale/Oakleigh Chargers, he made his debut for West Coast Eagles in round 11, 2004, against Collingwood, after being picked with selection 38 in the 2001 AFL Draft.

Hansen kicked two goals in the opening quarter of the 2006 AFL Grand Final, which the West Coast Eagles won by a solitary point.

His name was often brought up during the trade period, however he remained with the Eagles, concluding his career as a one club player.

[13][14][15][16][17] Carlton won the game by margin of twelve points under Hansen as stand-in senior coach for Voss.