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

Tom Hickey | AFL

Follow Tom Hickey's progress through AFL

www.sydneyswans.com.au

 

[RainMachine]

A couple of months ago most of us on here we were questioning the trade and his abilities, now the thought of him not playing fills us with dread and horror!
How things have changed.

A nice reminder that early calls often come back to bite us, and god knows there are heap on this forum, regarding our players, the draft, trade targets, etc

 

[Banyo Bloods]

Cut down by injury in his prime at least his prime is at the Swans it seems.

Hope he only needs a week off but It might not hurt if he comes back after the bye.

Kind of want him in against Hawks though just to be sure we don’t mess that up.

 

[The Gov]

Been better than Naitanui and Vardy combined today

 

[Superstar swan]

Flogged nic Nat today

 

[BarneyBent]

Obviously WC were down, badly. I think it's fair to say NicNat and Vardy weren't firing on all cylinders. But Hickey, on 1.5 functional legs, smashed them. Though also credit to Amartey for a great chop out.

 

[cherub]

Tom's wife is pregnant with twins. Is she going to want to go to Melbourne away from her medical team? Tom's really strong on family being priority. (I don't know where their extended family are. If they're in Qld, then Victoria might be good option). If Tom has to go back to support his wife, that's going to damage Swannies chances more than any almost any other omission. ( But would be the right priority).

 

[Kapers]

Tom's wife is pregnant with twins. Is she going to want to go to Melbourne away from her medical team? Tom's really strong on family being priority. (I don't know where their extended family are. If they're in Qld, then Victoria might be good option). If Tom has to go back to support his wife, that's going to damage Swannies chances more than any almost any other omission. ( But would be the right priority).

It would be a sliding doors moment for sure, but he'll regret not being there for the kids more than anything imo.

 

[S120]

That's a brutal choice and it will hurt us badly if he leaves but I couldn't possibly begrudge him for leaving if he does.

 

[alex4445]

That's a brutal choice and it will hurt us badly if he leaves but I couldn't possibly begrudge him for leaving if he does.

Yeah after listening to his interview on Phil Davis' podcast it wouldnt suprise me if he headed back to Sydney tonight or during the week.

The AFL really need to pull their finger out and actually make a decision so we know what is happening for the next 5 weeks.

 

[SwansProudly]

Tom the Harlem Globetrotter

Big Swan shows some 'Harlem Globetrotter' moves

Tom Hickey conjures something unique which eventuates in a shot for Tom Papley

www.afl.com.au

 

[Kiama Chris]

Tom's wife is pregnant with twins. Is she going to want to go to Melbourne away from her medical team? Tom's really strong on family being priority. (I don't know where their extended family are. If they're in Qld, then Victoria might be good option). If Tom has to go back to support his wife, that's going to damage Swannies chances more than any almost any other omission. ( But would be the right priority).

Any idea how far along she is? Makes a big difference.

 

[RUNVS]

Tom's wife is pregnant with twins. Is she going to want to go to Melbourne away from her medical team? Tom's really strong on family being priority. (I don't know where their extended family are. If they're in Qld, then Victoria might be good option). If Tom has to go back to support his wife, that's going to damage Swannies chances more than any almost any other omission. ( But would be the right priority).

This would sound insane 8 months ago but I honestly think Hickey is more important to the Swans in 2021 than Buddy is. At least if Buddy went home we would have someone to replace him who can sort of do the job as well (though obviously not as well). I have a lot of respect for Sinclair but he isn't a proper ruckman, and we will be noticably less effective with Sinclair as our main ruckman.

In saying that though I would not begrudge Hickey leaving either. Family always comes first. I hope he doesn't have to make the choice but if he does I understand him picking to be with his wife and new born children.

 

[Jeffers]

Can we please find a way to reverse ageing so we can have T Hick for the next 5 years.

 

[Kapers]

Can we please find a way to reverse ageing so we can have T Hick for the next 5 years.

Honestly, if he stays uninjured there's no reason why he can't go for 5 years.
He's no burst player, and endurance is one of the easier things to maintain. He also seems relatively injury free throughout his career and only has a few games over 100. I imagine it'll depend on what he wants to do at the end of his contract.

 

[SwansProudly]

Young Lou

 

[Ticky009]

OMG the ball is almost as big as him!!

 

[Ticky009]

Can we please find a way to reverse ageing so we can have T Hick for the next 5 years.

You know what really pisses me off about Hickey? The fact he was languishing over in WA for the last 2 years when he could have been here.

 

[the hypnotoad]

there's a hint of the crazed in hickey's eyes ... a bit of bruce doull about him ... so i expect he'll be our ruck hero for another 10 years or so

 

[SwansProudly]

Tom's press conference has been posted in today's news thread but I thought this photo of Tom's tattoo on his arm for his son Lou was cute

In the Hick of it: Why resurgent ruckman nearly pulled the pin

Tom Hickey is enjoying a stellar season on the field, but nearly left Sydney's hub mid-season

www.afl.com.au

 

[Superstar swan]

Great game by the big fella today. Topping off a great individual season for himself

 

[ScrewInStuds]

Must be a good shout for clubman of the year I reckon

 

[RW]

Fair to say we wouldn't have made the finals without him.

 

[sataris]

Should win the Skilton.

 

[McRobie]

Would trade aliir aliir

21

Aliir Aliir

Age

30

Ht

194cm

Wt

96kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

15.2

4star

K

9.3

4star

HB

5.9

4star

M

5.2

5star

T

1.9

4star

MG

240.9

4star

D

11.0

3star

K

6.0

2star

HB

5.0

3star

M

3.0

3star

T

2.0

3star

D

13.0

4star

K

6.4

3star

HB

6.6

4star

M

3.8

4star

T

2.0

4star

MG

158.4

3star

all day now they we’ve seen the results. Yes he’s younger but if Hickey gives us one more year of this output it’s a huge win.
plus Aliir comes off as a real me me me kinda guy and hickey is quiet and modest.

 

[Nool Carpenna]

Can’t help but be amazed by Tom’s wizardry when the ball is below his knees… second and third efforts… work rate around the ground… absolute champion!
Without doubt we lose last night without him.