Past #31 Tom Hickey - Ruck Jesus

[Kennedy Parker]

Tom Hickey
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Tom Hickey

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Tom Hickey

Age

33

Ht

202cm

Wt

97kg

Pos.

Ruck

Career

Season

Last 5

D

11.9

3star

K

5.0

2star

HB

6.9

4star

CL

2.8

4star

HO

19.1

5star

D

4.0

1star

K

1.5

1star

HB

2.5

2star

CL

1.0

3star

HO

7.0

5star

D

11.2

3star

K

4.2

2star

HB

7.0

5star

CL

0.4

3star

HO

8.6

5star

DOB:06 March 1991
DEBUT: 2011
DRAFT: #Undefined, 2010 Zone
RECRUITED FROM: Morningside (Qld)/Gold Coast/St Kilda

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[swanssince2002]

Enjoyed the ride, came in at a time when we were desperate for an AFL level ruck and has surpassed that expectation.

Wish him all the best in what is likely his swansong.

 

[Dangas]

I'd be surprised if Hickey went on next year. He is getting beaten too easily now.

It was good that he was able to reinvigorate his career at the Swans after all looked lost prior to that in his footy career.

 

[Grand Uncle Horace]

His body is toast. It is awful to see him struggling and still trying his best.

I heard him interviewed recently and he is clever, thoughtful and empathic. Among other things he mentioned how shocked he was with rental costs. He and partner spend a grand a week renting a two bedroom townhouse for them and their young kids.

It struck me that he would be a good ruck coach for us esp if Cox is lured back to Perth.

Iam not sure he could even play VFL next year but would love to see Tom employed in a coaching capacity with us.

 

[S120]

I'd be surprised if Hickey went on next year. He is getting beaten too easily now.

It was good that he was able to reinvigorate his career at the Swans after all looked lost prior to that in his footy career.

They gave Sinclair a final year in 2022 when his body was basically shot and I reckon Hickey will get one unless he's desperate to retire. He's a good citizen and clubman type like Sinclair, experienced veteran who can be called upon in emergencies and be trusted to teach young guys in the 2's. Makes sense to me to give him one more. He has shown this year at times that he still has the smarts to play seniors but his body isn't there consistently.

 

[J_Moore]

he still seems to be able to run in straight lines, but he’s lost all sideways movement and agility. Poor bloke.

 

[Grand Uncle Horace]

They gave Sinclair a final year in 2022 when his body was basically shot and I reckon Hickey will get one unless he's desperate to retire. He's a good citizen and clubman type like Sinclair, experienced veteran who can be called upon in emergencies and be trusted to teach young guys in the 2's. Makes sense to me to give him one more. He has shown this year at times that he still has the smarts to play seniors but his body isn't there consistently.

I reckon it is better to pay him from the toppies list plus an allowance for ruck coaching and co coaching of the 2s.

He has busted himself playing for us. Would love to see the Club investing in him.

 

[Tedeski]

He’s been a better recruit than Ladhams.

 

[Heeney2Franklin]

His body is toast. It is awful to see him struggling and still trying his best.

I heard him interviewed recently and he is clever, thoughtful and empathic. Among other things he mentioned how shocked he was with rental costs. He and partner spend a grand a week renting a two bedroom townhouse for them and their young kids.

It struck me that he would be a good ruck coach for us esp if Cox is lured back to Perth.

Iam not sure he could even play VFL next year but would love to see Tom employed in a coaching capacity with us.

Thats the biggest problem the club faces in the next 5 years unless things drastically change in Sydney.

Wont effect the top end earners 600k+ but what about the low end and middle range earner.

 

[Chaisa]

Sadly it’s the end for our Ruck Jesus….

Tom Hickey calls time

 

[bedford]

Tom has decided to retire at the end of the season

 

[Adnico26Parker]

Thank you Tom

 

[bedford]

Hope he gets 5 more games , 3 for 150

 

[the hypnotoad]

fourth club but he finishes up as a great sydney swan, will be remembered as a cult hero

 

[Superstar swan]

Great work Tom. Performed far above expectations for the Swans. Always tried his gut out and will always be remembered favourably here.

Enjoy retirement

 

[Adnico26Parker]

 

[Ticky009]

One of those players that I wished we'd recruited way earlier because I think his influence could have been even more profound.

Thanks for your service to the club ,Tom. You'll always be our Ruck Jesus.

 

[Callipygian]

Does that mean his daughter no longer thinks that Geelong is "the greatest team of all" (as she did less than 12 months ago)?

 

[bloodsbigot]

Damn this is a tough one. I've been his harshest critic over the past few weeks. And I maintain my position that we're one good ruck away from being the most dominant midfield in the league, but man, I love Hickey regardless. Uninjured, he's elite. He showed us how good he could be in 2021.

 

[Cadsky]

Thanks for 3 great (2 exceptional) seasons Hick. Hopefully you can finish a premiership player aswell. You'll always be remembered as a swans superstar.

 

[melbournehammer]

I remain of the view that the hickey allir quasi trade was the ultimate win win - we go a ruck that transformed our game and lost a defender who was out of favour and port got the defender they wanted

 

[Adnico26Parker]

I'm not crying

 

[Ticky009]

 

[Nuggetz]

Thanks for everything Ruck Jesus, hope a couple of more miracles left in ya!

 

[The King!]

He was better than we could ever have expected when he arrived . Going at the right time

well done to him

 

[bloodsbigot]

will be remembered as a cult hero

Premiership hero.

Hickey to do a Jason Ball.