News Hawks sign NZ Youngsters

[*Crash*]

It sounds like Miller is not exactly a star for his school and that the school rested the regular full back against what was obviously a weak opposition. Must have something going for him though!

Yeah I agree, not the star but nevertheless a record that no one else has beaten, and schools mismatches must happen across the country all the time?

When I was told Kurt had TAC committments I followed up because I had not seen him there previously. Wondering if it was just because of school holidays? At any rate he either a)didnt fair well, b)played mostly on the bench c) or was injured - if c) then might be the real reason not in Sydney.

Stats here. See if he gets another game this week.

 

[mollyfud]

It sounds like Miller is not exactly a star for his school and that the school rested the regular full back against what was obviously a weak opposition. Must have something going for him though!

Normally high scorers in Union are place kickers, so he must be a good one but might not get a game at the Hawks as we already have quite a few good place kickers:

 

[IdiotBox]

Correct Daannn, also interesting to see that Miller broke a 130 year old schoolboy record earlier in the year scoring 50 points in a rugby game.

that's one helluva old schoolboy!

 

[Goldhawk]

Which TAC club does Kurt play for ?

 

[*Crash*]

Which TAC club does Kurt play for ?

Sandringham Dragons


Kurt Heatherley


Season Statistics

Last 2012-07-07
Game Log

Date/TimeOppositionSat 7/Jul

Eastern Ranges​

0 0 0 1 0 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0

 

[Gigantor]

I referred to Shem Tatupu on another thread, how huge he is for a 16 year old.

If you caught any Fox news today, you would have got a glimpse of him - here's a video from WFN, the top video:

http://www.worldfootynews.com/article.php/20120712222657161

Shem is the one that towers over Izzy!!

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

There's a lot to work with in these boys.

Kurt has been very impressive in his application to training and learning. He's a huge kid, still slightly robotic in his motion(natural for a code switcher), but he shows a real competitive edge. Reading between the lines of him crossing to Melbourne for school, then playing at Box Hill, and now TAC level, it seems like the club is very keen to see him amongst other talented kids. Coupled with his inclusion amongst the senior bystanders at Box Hill on occasion, I'd suggest he's a monty to make it onto our list in some official capacity once his scholarship runs out.

Shem and Rhys could be anything. Huge units, and extremely talented.

 

[*Crash*]

There's a lot to work with in these boys.

Kurt has been very impressive in his application to training and learning. He's a huge kid, still slightly robotic in his motion(natural for a code switcher), but he shows a real competitive edge. Reading between the lines of him crossing to Melbourne for school, then playing at Box Hill, and now TAC level, it seems like the club is very keen to see him amongst other talented kids. Coupled with his inclusion amongst the senior bystanders at Box Hill on occasion, I'd suggest he's a monty to make it onto our list in some official capacity once his scholarship runs out.

Shem and Rhys could be anything. Huge units, and extremely talented.

I am not 100% sure of this, but I believe that if we list them, they would be listed as International Rookies and these spots are additional to the regular allowance for rookie players.

 

[Agent Smith]

I am not 100% sure of this, but I believe that if we list them, they would be listed as International Rookies and these spots are additional to the regular allowance for rookie players.

I believe this is the case.

 

[Mitchell Madness]

I am not 100% sure of this, but I believe that if we list them, they would be listed as International Rookies and these spots are additional to the regular allowance for rookie players.

Meant to be, but wouldn't put it past the AFL to change the rules to prevent it happening

 

[Henry Jr]

There is no limit to how many rookies a team has on their list, provided it fits within their cap.

Was there something about players from OS not being included in the cap? If thats the case, it really is a free hit with these guys.

 

[Gigantor]

There is no limit to how many rookies a team has on their list, provided it fits within their cap.

Was there something about players from OS not being included in the cap? If thats the case, it really is a free hit with these guys.

I thought so as well. I hope so. There should be a reward for a club like Hawthorn doing something quite different, recalling that there's a bit of risk involved, and it requires some additional resources.

 

[Brishawk]

I thought so as well. I hope so. There should be a reward for a club like Hawthorn doing something quite different, recalling that there's a bit of risk involved, and it requires some additional resources.

Reward? Nah, the AFL will find a way to punish for innovating

 

[*Crash*]

Shem was named MVP for South Pacific after the last game of the championships today - he kicked 3 goals as well. Results here.

 

[Gigantor]

Shem was named MVP for South Pacific after the last game of the championships today - he kicked 3 goals as well. Results here.

http://www.worldfootynews.com/article.php/20120714213044127

 

[SHAKESPEARE]

Just saw Kurt's goal on TAC future stars (Y)

Nice

 

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Just saw Kurt's goal on TAC future stars (Y)

Nice

Missed it unfortunately, hopefully can catch it on Youtube.

 

[Hawks1994]

Just checked out the stats for young Kurt in his handful of TAC Cup matches, and the stats are pretty promising... He is getting the ball, taking marks and laying plenty of tackles, exactly what you want from a young guy

 

[PenAndPaper]

Just checked out the stats for young Kurt in his handful of TAC Cup matches, and the stats are pretty promising... He is getting the ball, taking marks and laying plenty of tackles, exactly what you want from a young guy

Especially a young tall, hope his development keeps improving like it has been.

 

[Hawks1994]

Especially a young tall, hope his development keeps improving like it has been.

Yeah absolutely!!!

 

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Pic of Ben Miller on Instagram training at Hawthorn yesterday. Apparently played in Box Hill intraclub match last week.

 

[TheFourPillars]

Pic of Ben Miller on Instagram training at Hawthorn yesterday. Apparently played in Box Hill intraclub match last week.

And the week before for the development side

 

[lyger]

How is he tracking? Any early thoughts on whether he may make it to the primary list? Looks like he has solid enough frame.

 

[Simon_Nesbit]

How is he tracking? Any early thoughts on whether he may make it to the primary list? Looks like he has solid enough frame.

Give him time, he's only 13.

(Geez those NZ boys are big young)

 

[*Crash*]

Hawks back in NZ looking for more talent to feed the scholarship program. Nice piece from Maere TV in NZ.