To be fair many of the Hawks supporter comments seem consistent with discussion on their board dated before his delisting. He had more defenders but the criticism was the same
Fair? Maybe.
They can do what they want on their board. Post rumours or what ever. I like interaction with other reasonable supporters but to me... what Id say what is fair on our board is to give a new player a chance before allow disparagement on his courage. Not all the comments were of the base kind but I dislike anyone questioning players that way... especially as I can almost certainly guarantee that some of these guys have never had to do it themselves. Any person that has the temerity to put on boots thinking it will be a laugh and a bag of lollies will soon find out that playing is something that will test you. 100kgs coming at you at superman speed ... its not for everyone. But any kid that comes from an age related comp to an open comp... to then have guys like Hawkins size to deal with. I think its fair that some take time to cope and build up to it.
He is 22 going on 23. He has skill and talent. Lets just see how he goes. He may fail. Lets give him the chance to fail before we allow aspersions to be cast on our board by non Geelong people. "Grow a heart and a backbone?" ... Fair?