He won a long-kicking competition at age 15, with his powerful left footed kicks regularly travelling over 60 metres.

He was vomiting after the game after receiving a knock to the stomach, and was admitted to Geelong Hospital the following morning to be treated for dehydration.

[4] He recovered in time to play a part in Geelong's premiership victory in the following weekend's grand final against Port Adelaide.

Hunt was a late addition to the Australian squad for the 2008 International Rules Series against Ireland, replacing Geelong teammate Max Rooke, who was forced to withdraw from the team with illness.

An ACL injury sustained in the preseason kept him sidelined for 2009, missing out on playing in Geelong's 2009 premiership team.