In 2013, Hunter moved to Queensland to play with Redland in south east Brisbane who competed in the NEAFL.
He was redrafted by the Crows with pick 24 in the 2018 Rookie Draft, but again failed to earn senior selection.
[3] Hunter signed with VFL side Williamstown in early 2020, but the season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Playing alongside future St Kilda teammate Tom Highmore, Hunter had a prolific season and was named in the SANFL Team of the Year.
He was invited to play in an intraclub game where he impressed in the absence of injured players Rowan Marshall, Paddy Ryder and Shaun McKernan.