News Congratulations to Hawthorn's newest captain - Ben Stratton - may your reign be long and glorious

[HawkSince2008]

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[Far Cough]

gee didn't see that coming,great reward for a very underated player...good choice

 

[Argy]

I was surprised, but as it sinks in I like it a more and more.

 

[Pessimistic]

https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/thre...t-ben-stratton-getting-your-attention.710502/

 

[Pessimistic]

Has had a bit of a quiet trial run. Practice game and a couple of interviews

 

[Bumpswithagrin]

Congrats to Stratts!!!

Very happy with that choice. There were plenty of good options IMO and Stratton was definitely one of them.

May his reign be long and glorious... and victorious!!!

 

[macdaddio]

Thanks DannyJ, I did confirm this weeks ago Abasi, what sauce was that macdaddio ?

Haha...you had the first source then I was given some source from elsewhere

 

[Buttonsticher]

Thought it was gunna be Sheils but glad Ben got the gig. Probably got it because of his unselfish words of encouragement to opposition players when they make a mistake

 

[QuietB]

I'm glad it is not JOM yet. JOM is going be under so much pressure this year with Mitchell missing - he doesn't need captaincy as well.

 

[Hodginator]

Must be a good feeling knowing you’ll be the next premiership captain of the Hawthorn Footy Club.

 

[Restricted Free Agent]

Massive decision and very well done. The way he ended last season was incredible and he was easily the best player in our side if not the league for the last 7 or so rounds. He has so much presence on the field and I'm sure that he will do an incredible job at the helm of this fine club. The future is looking very bright!

 

[Kinghts 24]

Inspired choice. Underrated by many and now being recognized for the 10 years of service he's given to the Club. Hawks have done a good job of raising his profile over the last 6 weeks thru their social media channels.

I love Stratts for the fact I think he embodies some old fashioned Hawks player qualities the ilk of Chris Mew, Chris Langford, Gary Ayres......hard as a cats head, no fuss, runs in straight lines, dependable and gets the job done without fanfare.

 

[Restricted Free Agent]

Don't know if it's been mentioned but he was voted in by a ballet. Every single player voted so it just shows that he's a well liked, respected bloke.

 

[MightyHawks86]

Remember him going back with the flight and taking a ripper mark in the 2014 grand final. Last quarter, game iced, but still doing the hard stuff.

All hail the Stratts!

 

[Lotus]

 

[Ned Ryerson]

All you guys arguing over who predicted it first - once again The Simpsons predicted this year’s ago.

 

[Hodgey 15]

Besides Rough's departure and JOM's inclusion, what's the other changes to leadership group?

 

[Maybloomer]

Don't know if it's been mentioned but he was voted in by a ballet. Every single player voted so it just shows that he's a well liked, respected bloke.

Strange way to go about it but good choice in the end....

 

[Ned Ryerson]

Besides Rough's departure and JOM's inclusion, what's the other changes to leadership group?

Goes from 5 to 6 with Jags and Big Boy added.

 

[Lotus]

Besides Rough's departure and JOM's inclusion, what's the other changes to leadership group?

1. Ben McEvoy inclusion.
2. Only 1 VC instead of 2.

 

[Pessimistic]

Jags could you at least had designer stubble for the shot?

 

[StevenwellerHFC]

Is he the first captain from W.A?

 

[Xtreme]

Kind of amusing that he was rumoured first choice. Then with the decision taking a while many went from him to Gunston, Shiels, Smith etc etc
Congrats

 

[Bumpswithagrin]

Uggghhh, has our new leader got some new ink on his leg? I have to subtract a point for that Otherwise our leadership group looks great


Edit: Oooo, I just got an email from Stratts