IF THERE is a single player that has personified Hawthorn lately, it is Xavier Ellis.
His 28-possession performance in the 2008 grand final was one of the best of his career, and a key reason behind his side’s surprise win over Geelong that day.
But an interrupted 2009 pre-season with hip surgery as well as foot problems throughout the season meant Ellis played just 11 games last year, sitting in the stands for half the season as his team unsuccessfully battled for a spot in the eight.
If the correlation between Ellis and the team continues into 2010 then the early signs are good for the Hawks.
http://www.hawthornfc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/4742/newsid/89646/default.aspx
I'm liking the amount of positive news coming from the Hawks at the moment.
A stark contrast to, ahem, the year that shall not be mentioned...
His 28-possession performance in the 2008 grand final was one of the best of his career, and a key reason behind his side’s surprise win over Geelong that day.
But an interrupted 2009 pre-season with hip surgery as well as foot problems throughout the season meant Ellis played just 11 games last year, sitting in the stands for half the season as his team unsuccessfully battled for a spot in the eight.
If the correlation between Ellis and the team continues into 2010 then the early signs are good for the Hawks.
http://www.hawthornfc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/4742/newsid/89646/default.aspx
I'm liking the amount of positive news coming from the Hawks at the moment.
A stark contrast to, ahem, the year that shall not be mentioned...