Rumour 2024 Hypothetical trade and FA Thread

[SSSSSS]

Need to save Rachelle from the Crowbots.

Kid has skill and personality. He would absolutely thrive at the Hawks.

 

[CHUBBSS]

Need to save Rachelle from the Crowbots.

Kid has skill and personality. He would absolutely thrive at the Hawks.

Throw him in the bin, very selfish player

 

[derp de derp]

Need to save Rachelle from the Crowbots.

Kid has skill and personality. He would absolutely thrive at the Hawks.

He hasn’t got along with his senior team mates since day one.

Crom will keep crommin!

 

[KermitJagger]

Bit of insight into why we need some key defenders and the necessity of Barrass. Poor Blancky, hope he doesn't end up with the sort of issues with ongoing infection that Alex Johnson

Alex Johnson

Age

32

Ht

194cm

Wt

92kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

13.6

3star

K

8.7

3star

HB

4.8

3star

M

4.4

4star

T

2.2

4star

MG

111.5

2star

No current season stats available

D

12.2

3star

K

8.2

4star

HB

4.0

3star

M

3.0

3star

T

1.6

4star

had.

 

[Judd2Sewell]

Throw him in the bin, very selfish player

We'd turn him into a star.

 

[FB19]

Throw him in the bin, very selfish player

Many of us probably didn’t like Ginnivan at the pies but now…If we could get him and unleash him imagine having Watson ginnivan rachele to contend with as the oppo. We could single handedly revive small defenders as a career choice!

 

[MC_9]

We'd turn him into a star.

Exactly. Don't know how we would fit them all in. Mcdonald more into the midfield. But we would turn Rachelle into a gun.

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[BIGHAWK23]

He's presently on a Twitter warpath about Ethan Phillips playing this week because he's a definite inclusion should we make week 1 of finals. # HeardItHereFirst

His most recent post regarding what club needs in its forward line is pretty pathetic

Has the class of a brick

 

[Ned Ryerson]

His most recent post regarding what club needs in its forward line is pretty pathetic

Has the class of a brick

That’s a bit unfair.

To bricks. They are useful and can cause some impact if thrown hard enough.

 

[Lickmesocks]

Rachelle Ginnivan and Watson. Just imagine

 

[rjslcM]

I’ve heard ROK and Bret Thornton

Bret Thornton

Age

40

Ht

192cm

Wt

94kg

Pos.

D/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

13.9

4star

K

9.2

4star

HB

4.7

3star

M

5.3

5star

T

1.0

3star

No current season stats available

D

9.6

3star

K

6.2

3star

HB

3.4

3star

M

3.2

4star

T

1.0

3star

may finally be gettable this off season. Wonder if a combination of Schoey, Dowler, Thorpe, Ellis and Pick 18 can get it done.

 

[rjslcM]

Rachelle Ginnivan and Watson. Just imagine

Bit sad for Rachelle who wants to be himself like Ginni and Watson but went about it the wrong way. Don’t see him like the other two. Not a great look to go after fans IMO, particularly choosing to focus on physical appearance lacks class.

Ginni has done it once against the Pies and it was a bit more valid (former club) and in the spirit of football banter (was saying goodnight, not attacking physical appearance). Otherwise he and Watson just rile opposition supporters up by getting under the skin of their opponents, kicking snags and celebrating.

Maybe I have Hawthorn coloured glasses on

 

[scrim reaper]

Vibes are off with Rachele.

Ginnivan isn't the toughest player around but will go when it's his turn. Watson just goes 24/7. I've enjoyed the celebrations for the goals but also the 1% stuff, tackles, forcing of stoppages, spoils, halving contests, pressuring the footy. All this stuff we do so well and it's infectious. Rachele does none of this stuff.

You'll notice we don't celebrate every goal, we celebrate when it makes sense, there's no guidelines but the players instinctually know when the appropriate times are. The second quarter of a showdown to tie the game ain't it.

Rachele runs one way, is super selfish, had a really really bad moment where he pulled out of a contest only 2 minutes before that goal. He does it all the time. I can't stress enough how deflating it would feel to see him regularly shirk the contest compared to how our players crack in. Not the kinda guy I want to go to battle with in a final.

If you want to get someone out of there go and rescue Dan Curtin.

 

[scrim reaper]

Bit sad for Rachelle who wants to be himself like Ginni and Watson but went about it the wrong way. Don’t see him like the other two. Not a great look to go after fans IMO, particularly choosing to focus on physical appearance lacks class.

Ginni has done it once against the Pies and it was a bit more valid (former club) and in the spirit of football banter (was saying goodnight, not attacking physical appearance). Otherwise he and Watson just rile opposition supporters up by getting under the skin of their opponents, kicking snags and celebrating.

Maybe I have Hawthorn coloured glasses on

Nup you're right it's very different.

 

[CliffMcTainshaw]

Gunston signed for 2025.

 

[Khmerhawk]

Many of us probably didn’t like Ginnivan at the pies but now…If we could get him and unleash him imagine having Watson ginnivan rachele to contend with as the oppo. We could single handedly revive small defenders as a career choice!

The thing about Ginnivan while he was playing for Collingwood is I saw him as a young smart ass who played for free kicks way too often but never really a selfish player where I have seen Rachele constantly burning other players and it always being about him. There was a game last year against Richmond where the crows were 5 goals down and Rachele kicked a goal and ran to the crowd and carried on with one of the most over he top celebrations you would ever see. I would like to think if one of our players carried on like that while the team were getting their asses handed to them that they would get a firm kick up the butt. I have never seen Ginnivan squib a contest either where Rachele has done it on many occasions. Maybe it's a bit harsh on him as he's still just a kid and for his sake I hope he can turn it around but a lot would have to change before I would want us trading for him.

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

If you want to get someone out of there go and rescue Dan Curtin.

He’d be headed west if anywhere, which is why we weren’t that interested, alongside our coach having a query over his ability overhead.

 

[scrim reaper]

He’d be headed west if anywhere, which is why we weren’t that interested, alongside our coach having a query over his ability overhead.

I figured as much re: heading west, haven't heard the overhead ability being questioned though, very interesting.

Got a feeling he will seek a move this offseason or next. Not a fan of draftees not seeing out at least their initial contracts but also wouldn't begrudge anyone for not wanting to play under Nicks.

 

[smish]

Vibes are off with Rachele.

Ginnivan isn't the toughest player around but will go when it's his turn. Watson just goes 24/7. I've enjoyed the celebrations for the goals but also the 1% stuff, tackles, forcing of stoppages, spoils, halving contests, pressuring the footy. All this stuff we do so well and it's infectious. Rachele does none of this stuff.

You'll notice we don't celebrate every goal, we celebrate when it makes sense, there's no guidelines but the players instinctually know when the appropriate times are. The second quarter of a showdown to tie the game ain't it.

Rachele runs one way, is super selfish, had a really really bad moment where he pulled out of a contest only 2 minutes before that goal. He does it all the time. I can't stress enough how deflating it would feel to see him regularly shirk the contest compared to how our players crack in. Not the kinda guy I want to go to battle with in a final.

If you want to get someone out of there go and rescue Dan Curtin.

Rachele could be anything and will be at a proper club. Has all the talent in the world.

I would take him in a heartbeat. If we could pull off a trade we will be laughing. Mind you, it won't be easy with his long contract.

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

For all the Lewis talk a couple of pages back.

 

[The Big Dipper]

Rachele is 21 years old and would fit right into the Hawks forward line....if there's room.

We currently have Breust, Wiz, Ginni, CMac, Moore, The Chad, Hardwick (swinging) & Butler returning next year. I really like Rachele and if Sam wants to double down on the Mosquito Fleet I'm happy with that.

 

[scrim reaper]

Rachele could be anything and will be at a proper club. Has all the talent in the world.

I would take him in a heartbeat. If we could pull off a trade we will be laughing. Mind you, it won't be easy with his long contract.

Not denying the talent whatsoever, just think he is a poor system fit for us and we could allocate both salary resources and draft currency much better.

 

[The Big Dipper]

For all the Lewis talk a couple of pages back.

Pretty sure this was already shared.

Could easily be viewed as media spin as you wouldn't expect the team to say anything different about a contracted player. The fact remains he is injury prone and yet to play more than 15 games in a given season.

I also noted, there is no quote from anyone at Hawthorn in that report, rather just that "Moneyball understands".

 

[smish]

Not denying the talent whatsoever, just think he is a poor system fit for us and we could allocate both salary resources and draft currency much better.

I agree with the draft capital argument, however I think we have substantial midfield depth we could use particularly when the crows are crying out for mids. Maybe next year it's a different story.

Something is rotten at the Crows though. If they play their cards right they could be a powerhouse in a two-team state just like the WCE. Instead they are a rabble.

 

[KermitJagger]

For all the Lewis talk a couple of pages back.

I'm going to blow your mind right now, but the Lewis talk was sparked by this article. Insane!