Player Watch #17: Riley 'Stiffy' Hardeman - made his debut v Adelaide in Hobart

[northbergs]

Like the look of this kid - Iike his pace and overlap run as shown in the highlights, but apparently his kicking can be a bit inconsistent. Let’s hope he can sort that out and not be another Aaron Hall

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Aaron Hall

Age

33

Ht

185cm

Wt

85kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

19.0

5star

K

11.8

4star

HB

7.2

4star

M

3.6

4star

T

3.3

5star

MG

268.3

4star

D

14.9

4star

K

8.9

4star

HB

6.0

3star

M

2.3

2star

T

2.6

4star

MG

268.3

4star

D

13.2

4star

K

8.0

3star

HB

5.2

4star

M

2.8

3star

T

3.6

5star

.


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[FootySmartSimpson]

I love the Hardeman/Wardlaw combo of floppy, un-fashionable hair.

These two seem to walk to the beat of their own drum.

 

[speedy]

Also love the Hardeman/Wardlaw combo of floppy, un-fashionable hair.

These two seem to walk to the beat of their own drum.

Poor kid odds on to get kangered.

 

[pupstar]

Since drafted he hasn’t stopped smiling it seems! He’s been pictured on the plane to Melbourne with a massive grin still remaining. It’s so great bringing kids into the club who are wrapt to pull on the jumper first and foremost!

that is why we should not worry about recruiting interstate players. Just pick the best then back our coaches ECT to retain them. PS no comments on JHF ha ha.

 

[Flawed Genius]

that is why we should not worry about recruiting interstate players. Just pick the best then back our coaches ECT to retain them. PS no comments on JHF ha ha.

If we are relying on electro convulsive therapy to keep our players here I dare say we will eventually be in some fairly significant trouble from the AFL

 

[pupstar]

If we are relying on electro convulsive therapy to keep our players here I dare say we will eventually be in some fairly significant trouble from the AFL

I was thinking more along the lines of ICE BATHS.

 

[pitchster]

Just glad i didnt have to read in here he isnt fit to tie Sheezels shoe laces if he plays off half back, the Mckercher forum was a hard read.

This guy is a born leader and above all else a ferocious competitor, look forward to seeing what he can do next year.

 

[Bren]

Welcome Smiley Riley

 

[northbergs]

Is Zurhaar also dutch?

Ja!


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[TennisPlayerAndy]

If we are relying on electro convulsive therapy to keep our players here I dare say we will eventually be in some fairly significant trouble from the AFL

That’s stepping fair and square into *’s wheelhouse.

 

[DarkPhoenix]

That’s stepping fair and square into *’s wheelhouse.

This is more *'s sort of ECT

 

[king of the road]

I think he will play quite a bit of footy next year.

Athletically he’s up to it and he’s in a role we lack many options at all, genuine leg speed and dash off half back.

Add his intercepting ability…


Goater is the only other with similar wheels.

Goater has the wheels but not the endurance.
Opens the spot up for Hardiman a bit.

 

[SnowyontheTram]

Just glad i didnt have to read in here he isnt fit to tie Sheezels shoe laces if he plays off half back, the Mckercher forum was a hard read.

This guy is a born leader and above all else a ferocious competitor, look forward to seeing what he can do next

Moves like a young Junkyard Dog

 

[shinboner magic]

Comes across as a guy that won’t stand out at training but once the games start he’ll excel

 

[speedy]

Comes across as a guy that won’t stand out at training but once the games start he’ll excel

He’ll stand out if his kicks are on target.

 

[kirbonavich]

This bloke will have extra gears on game day, you can just see it.

 

[muttley45]

Did i read somewhere that Riley took the kick in's for WA ? we've long had a vacancy for a regular in that role, combined with dashing rebound, i have high hopes for him to nail a seniors spot early on.

 

[My Left Foote]

Did i read somewhere that Riley took the kick in's for WA ? we've long had a vacancy for a regular in that role, combined with dashing rebound, i have high hopes for him to nail a seniors spot early on.

Yes, he did.

 

[Arthur Cloke]

This bloke will have extra gears on game day, you can just see it.

Can you?

 

[Heaps of fun]

Did i read somewhere that Riley took the kick in's for WA ? we've long had a vacancy for a regular in that role, combined with dashing rebound, i have high hopes for him to nail a seniors spot early on.

I reckon that'll be Bergman's role.

 

[giantroo]

Riley Hardeman – No.17​

The fifth of North Melbourne’s first-round selections in the 2023 national draft, the West Australian is among the fortunate few to step straight into their preferred numbers.

The No.17 was most famously worn by Allen Aylett, a champion onballer who represented the Roos in 220 games from 1952-64 and won three consecutive best-and-fairests before his revolutionary stints as North Melbourne president and later the VFL president.


Dual premiership coach Denis Pagan wore it in the majority of his 120 games as a player from 1967 to 1974, as did forward Graham Melrose, who unfortunately missed both the 1975 and 1977 Grand Final triumphs with injuries.

Utility Glenn Freeborn was the last to taste success in No.17, with his three goals in the second term of the 1996 Grand Final having charted the Roos’ course to victory.


It was last worn by Lachie Young, who played in 35 games over 2021-22 before he fell out of favour in 2023.

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[Roo Beauty]

Aaron Mullett

Aaron Mullett

Age

32

Ht

184cm

Wt

82kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

16.6

4star

K

11.2

4star

HB

5.4

4star

M

3.7

4star

T

1.6

4star

MG

323.1

4star

No current season stats available

D

12.8

4star

K

5.6

3star

HB

7.2

5star

M

2.4

3star

T

1.6

4star

Mitch Hibberd
Jasper Pittard

17

Jasper Pittard

Age

33

Ht

186cm

Wt

84kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

17.8

4star

K

11.7

4star

HB

6.1

4star

M

4.7

4star

T

2.0

4star

MG

388.2

5star

D

14.0

3star

K

9.9

4star

HB

4.1

3star

M

3.0

3star

T

1.8

3star

MG

310.9

4star

D

19.6

5star

K

14.6

5star

HB

5.0

4star

M

2.6

3star

T

2.2

4star

Lachie Young

17

Lachie Young

Age

25

Ht

189cm

Wt

81kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

10.5

3star

K

6.4

3star

HB

4.1

3star

M

3.3

3star

T

1.8

4star

MG

220.3

3star

D

9.0

2star

K

5.5

2star

HB

3.5

2star

M

1.0

1star

T

2.0

3star

MG

210.0

3star

D

11.2

3star

K

6.2

3star

HB

5.0

4star

M

3.8

4star

T

1.8

4star

MG

219.6

4star

Recent history hasn’t been kind to half backs who wear #17. Hopefully Riley can break the trend.

 

[Lomas]

Aaron Mullett
Mitch Hibberd
Jasper Pittard
Lachie Young

Recent history hasn’t been kind to half backs who wear #17. Hopefully Riley can break the trend.

Fish placed in the rising star award. How we all thought we had a diamond then.

 

[Rod Stroker]

"You're wearing number 17, made famous by Allan Aylett".

No mention of the bloke who won us the only ever gold cup?

 

[Roostorm]

"You're wearing number 17, made famous by Allan Aylett".

No mention of the bloke who won us the only ever gold cup?

Yeah bit of a brain fart by Brady …..but a good reason to bring this out …




looking at Hardeman in the training photos today, he has that look of absolute determination…those eyes …the kind that silently say ..that balls mine ….l like him…..genuinely excited to see his progression.