No Oppo Supporters 2019 Trade and FA period - Incoming Targets news discussion - read the rules in OP

[TazHawk15]

For anyone who isn’t sold on Sam Frost, go and watch his individual highlights from their last game against North. I’m more excited about Frost than Patton, I think he will bring a lot to our backline.

He does some very exciting things defensively and his kicking is actually not as bad as people say. His decision making can be suspect at times but I think he is very capable of fixing that, given that his kicking technique is fine and he has lots of penetration. His ability to impact contests is elite. A lot to work with that’s for sure.

*For those who don’t know how to find his highlights: AFL app > stats > search “sam frost” > click on highlights from rd 23 > click on the “extended” button > watch every single thing he did during the game*

I am still waiting on the official announcement saying "I want to be traded to the Hawks"

Then the pic in the polo shirt at Waverley.

Until then the "Frost will announce he wants to be a Hawk" is still speculation IMO.

 

[TylerDurden]

 

[Hawk_francais]

Dees have confirmed they offered 3 years to Elliot

 

[Holy Rioli]

Yep and based on hearing him speak it sounds like Frost will come to us pretty cheap - our 3rd rounder probably gets it done on Monday morning.

 

[KermitJagger]

Richmond after Jones? Some please check their books.

More than happy for them to go after Jones. Absolute turnover king, a downgrade on Ellis all things considered.

 

[TylerDurden]

 

[Lord_Espos]

For anyone who isn’t sold on Sam Frost, go and watch his individual highlights from their last game against North. I’m more excited about Frost than Patton, I think he will bring a lot to our backline.

He does some very exciting things defensively and his kicking is actually not as bad as people say. His decision making can be suspect at times but I think he is very capable of fixing that, given that his kicking technique is fine and he has lots of penetration. His ability to impact contests is elite. A lot to work with that’s for sure.

*For those who don’t know how to find his highlights: AFL app > stats > search “sam frost” > click on highlights from rd 23 > click on the “extended” button > watch every single thing he did during the game*

What is he going to cost us though? Has there been any discussion on this? Future 2nd or 3rd round pick.

 

[Holy Rioli]

Talk on Lions board that Christensen is coming our way if Lions don't offer him a contract.

 

[The Jet From Poowong]

What is he going to cost us though? Has there been any discussion on this? Future 2nd or 3rd round pick.

The way they keep talking him down, a 5th rounder will do us fine

Maybe they will have to delist him after he gets pissed off and we pick him up for free as DFA
Quite possible

 

[Leather Poisoning]

Talk on Lions board that Christensen is coming our way if Lions don't offer him a contract.

ewww

 

[MrPremiership]

Talk on Lions board that Christensen is coming our way if Lions don't offer him a contract.

Not keen on him based on what i've heard of his character and extra curricular activities.

 

[Bumps"N"Grins]

Talk on Lions board that Christensen is coming our way if Lions don't offer him a contract.

 

[Dixie Flatline]

Au contraire, I wouldn't mind adding Christensen. He's no Puopolo, but he's reasonably good with ball in hand and knows how to kick goals. Obviously, his injury history is an issue, but I suspect he would be cheaper than Elliott.

 

[Dixie Flatline]

Not keen on him based on what i've heard of his character and extra curricular activities.

Obligatory post to say that not all Hawthorn players are angels, either.

 

[LRobbo]

Talk on Lions board that Christensen is coming our way if Lions don't offer him a contract.

DFA?

 

[PenAndPaper]

ewww

He's an absolute flog of a bloke, agreed.

 

[WWSD]

ewww

This might not be such a bad thing. The last time an ex-Geelong player played for Hawthorn...

 

[Spanish Sahara]

From what I’ve heard very unlikely Christensen will be at the Lions next year

 

[Flamin Joe]

He's an absolute flog of a bloke, agreed.

In before someone says Burgoyne will take him under his wings and mentor him blah, blah, blah.

 

[HODGEYROAD]

ewww

I mean he shits all over Minchington as a player and we decided to get him as a DFA.

 

[Bumps"N"Grins]

Obligatory post to say that not all Hawthorn players are angels, either.

Doesn't mean we should invite trouble in the door knowingly.



edit.
ITK on this one, from inside the Brisbane box times two.

 

[KermitJagger]

Christensen as a DFA for cheap wouldn't be the worst list management decision we've ever made.

The only issue I have is that he's struggled for AFL level fitness his entire career, and he's 29 now.

 

[Leather Poisoning]

Christensen as a DFA for cheap wouldn't be the worst list management decision we've ever made.

The only issue I have is that he's struggled for AFL level fitness his entire career, and he's 29 now.

If we're looking at it seriously then it's as a stop gap between now and when one of Walker, Ross, Hanrahan can step up to that real match winner level

 

[KermitJagger]

If we're looking at it seriously then it's as a stop gap between now and when one of Walker, Ross, Hanrahan can step up to that real match winner level

No issues with us doing it, but as with a lot of other players who have come to the club in poor shape by the Hawks standards, he may miss a fair few games. Not sure how much of a stop gap he'd actually be if he can't stay on the park.

Wouldn't hurt us though and I back the club.

 

[Dixie Flatline]

Christensen fits the Clarkson mould in some respects, as Fagan appeared to rotate Christensen through half-forward and midfield (when he was available). Averaged 13.5 disposals a game and 1.2 goals a game. He ranked equal second in the AFL for tackles inside 50 per game (2.00 tackles inside 50 per game).

For reference, Puopolo averaged 1.86 tackles inside 50 per game (fourth in the AFL), and Breust averaged 1.68 tackles inside 50 per game (sixth in the AFL). Jamie Elliott averaged 1.62 tackles inside 50 per game.