Player Watch Welcome to Hawthorn, Tyler Brockman!

[Strapping Young Lad]

 

[threesixpio]

It wasn't just the great goals - I was even more impressed with the innate taps and blocking/shepherds that he put on to help assist a teammate.

Yeah even earlier on in his career I have seen that “team vision” in his playing. It’s great to see him developing

 

[cryptor]

Twin flames: The special bond uniting young Hawk and his coach

Tyler Brockman talks family, footy and the long road back from a horrific dislocated shoulder

www.afl.com.au

Nice article on Brocky

This bit was new to me. I didn't realise he was actually keen to come to us prior to being selected. Had assumed he was fairly neutral and we were going to need to work to have him want to stay at the end of his draftee contract.

"Hawthorn traded up in the 2020 NAB AFL Draft to ensure they got Brockman at pick No.46. Hawks list boss Mark McKenzie knew West Coast and Fremantle were interested in the Subiaco product and didn't want to miss out on a player they rated higher than that, one they knew was keen on coming to the club after extensive interviews via Zoom during the pandemic."

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

Twin flames: The special bond uniting young Hawk and his coach

Tyler Brockman talks family, footy and the long road back from a horrific dislocated shoulder

www.afl.com.au

Nice article on Brocky

Love this kid. Great article.

 

[rei154]

Twin flames: The special bond uniting young Hawk and his coach

Tyler Brockman talks family, footy and the long road back from a horrific dislocated shoulder

www.afl.com.au

Nice article on Brocky

Mitch building that bond and connection with Brocky is awesome- I can't imagine how stressful it would have been being injured, expecting twins, living away from family and not having a contract for the following year.
Credit to him and the club for getting through that period.

Fast becoming my favourite player!

 

[matey]

Sounds like the club are supporting and looking after Tyler and his family

 

[Fleabane]

This bit was new to me. I didn't realise he was actually keen to come to us prior to being selected. Had assumed he was fairly neutral and we were going to need to work to have him want to stay at the end of his draftee contract.

"Hawthorn traded up in the 2020 NAB AFL Draft to ensure they got Brockman at pick No.46. Hawks list boss Mark McKenzie knew West Coast and Fremantle were interested in the Subiaco product and didn't want to miss out on a player they rated higher than that, one they knew was keen on coming to the club after extensive interviews via Zoom during the pandemic."

In a recent interview (post game last week? can't remember), I'm pretty sure Brockman mentioned that for a while he was a Hawks supporter (until he moved on or back to a WA team) which was kind of nice to hear. Hope he has a great year.

 

[OnWardnUpWard]

Twin flames: The special bond uniting young Hawk and his coach

Tyler Brockman talks family, footy and the long road back from a horrific dislocated shoulder

www.afl.com.au

Nice article on Brocky

Almost reads like a Hollywood script. All the best to Brocky and his fam.

The Mitchells sound like:

 

[Roger Rogerson]

Struggled 2nd up. To be expected.

 

[Dewnior]

Struggled 2nd up. To be expected.

Did he pick up an injury?

 

[Coach Killer]

Did he pick up an injury?

No just struggled. He needs to play every week, struggle or no struggle.

 

[MrPremiership]

Just needs to play to keep developing.

20 year old who's played 13 games in his career. Needs a bit of time, but the talent is there.

 

[lethalselbow]

Just needs to play to keep developing.

20 year old who's played 13 games in his career. Needs a bit of time, but the talent is there.

Yep. That's why I was astounded he came off. Hope he plays a solid block of games over the next few months

 

[brad sue well]

It is great that the Mitchell's are offering their experiences.

Is it being done in a culturally safe way? I hope so, 100% do. A coach, a carer, a family advisor... can get a bit blurry, especially if something well meaning is not received that way. Footy clubs are interesting... compare it to other formal workplaces.

Bennell has been there 5 minutes... i hope he is playing a prominent role in the household with his background, experience, expertise etc.

 

[CaptainWorpedo]

It is great that the Mitchell's are offering their experiences.

Is it being done in a culturally safe way? I hope so, 100% do. A coach, a carer, a family advisor... can get a bit blurry, especially if something well meaning is not received that way. Footy clubs are interesting... compare it to other formal workplaces.

Bennell has been there 5 minutes... i hope he is playing a prominent role in the household with his background, experience, expertise etc.

Based on the article via Brockman sounds like the Mitchells are doing just fine.

Id imagine it would go along the line of " This worked for us, it might work for you ".

Sounds like the Mitchell are placing there stamp on the club

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

Might not have had the shots on goal today, but I thought that was one of his best games for us.
Got up the ground and provided another set of clean hands. His ability to find his way out of a congested situation and find a team mate was great to see.

I’m really hoping we start to see this more because he’s a good point of difference for us up the field.

 

[The Jet From Poowong]

Might not have had the shots on goal today, but I thought that was one of his best games for us.
Got up the ground and provided another set of clean hands. His ability to fix his way out of a congested situation and find a team mate was great to see.

I’m really hoping we start to see this more because he’s a good point of difference for us up the field.

Yep agree he was good
One of a small few to be able to think their way through traffic in the forward line today
Must continue playing to keep developing him

 

[Howe Amazing]

Really noticed his speed today and showed composure a few others could learn. Really happy for him where he is at considering lack of footy. MM another steal

 

[cryptor]

Might not have had the shots on goal today, but I thought that was one of his best games for us.
Got up the ground and provided another set of clean hands. His ability to fix his way out of a congested situation and find a team mate was great to see.

I’m really hoping we start to see this more because he’s a good point of difference for us up the field.

I really liked him playing a bit higher. Was able to get more involved which is always good for him with his quick reflexes and clean skills. Playing deep he has to make the best of some pretty ordinary entries, but playing higher he can be the one providing quality entries to others. And his workrate means he's always got the opportunity to get it back once it's in there.

 

[tommyk72]

The way he threw himself at the ball and created exciting opportunities/plays for others (as well as himself) was very Bolton-esque. Clearly the collaborative training is paying off for Shai - definitely learning from Brocky

 

[MrPremiership]

Might not have had the shots on goal today, but I thought that was one of his best games for us.
Got up the ground and provided another set of clean hands. His ability to find his way out of a congested situation and find a team mate was great to see.

I’m really hoping we start to see this more because he’s a good point of difference for us up the field.

Thought he was a lot better than his stats suggested. You can just see he's got that special something.

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

Thought he was a lot better than his stats suggested. You can just see he's got that special something.

Sam was glowing in the press conference

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

One other thing about Brocky is it’s only a matter of time before he does land a mark of the year contender.

 

[2008wasoverDEW!]

I love the way Brockman doesn't panic when he gets the ball in traffic, and more often than not he will find a teammate in space.

His ability to accelerate from one contest to the next, repeatedly, applying great defensive pressure on the GWS players, was very impressive.

He's building beautifully as his confidence grows.

 

[burner1]

He seems to have found another yard of pace but not lost any agility. That run to get the loose ball in the giants forward half then change of direction was breathtaking - and it was against Callaghan who’s quick.

 

[Adebisi]

Most impressive game in his career. The natural effortless movement is the eye catcher. If he can hold it together with the mental side of things he will be a star.