Ultimate Glory Hawthorn blue sky discussion thread 2023

[Strapping Young Lad]

This year we’re going to have a particular place for positivity. A thread where you can come and feel all warm and fuzzy about the Hawks, no matter what.

It’s not for naysayers or doomsters who turn up in most other threads to question a players worth or form, it’s for posters who are seeing something they like, highlighting the positives and just general blue sky thoughts.

I’ve already seen lots of posters talking about how they’re excited about the draftees and the growth in the list. More of that is what this thread is all about.

Note: the thread will be moderated accordingly, and posts that are only made to post fun at the thread or talk down the positivity will be removed.

 

[Sixpence]

I'll start:

• Newcombe dominating
• Wingard back to his damaging best
• Lewis for the Coleman

 

[Beandip]

I feel like the enthusiasm and exuberance of such a young group is really infectious - and it will be bumpy, but I've never felt the words of our club song more keenly, ride 'em with a grin boys!

I also feel like Sam himself brings a special kind of energy and accessibility? He's building a great culture, and even as a fan I want to be a part of it. We could finish bottom 4 again, but if we continue to go about it the right way, I think I'll still be smiling!

 

[KermitJagger]

Hawks flag.
Newcombe Brownlow, MVP, Norm Smith.
Lewis Coleman, 5 goals in the grand final pantsing SDK.
Cam McKenzie ROTY.

On a more serious note though, I think we're in an interesting position that I can't help but be positive about. Not only do we have the youngest playing list by a fair margin, but I'd wager we've got the youngest coaching line up by a fair margin too - the type of line up with genuinely fresh ideas about how the game should be played. There's something about this team that has the potential to really shake up the league if it all comes together, particularly with how old successful teams are becoming.

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

I created a thread just so I can spam this….

RAMMATIME!

 

[Gut Runner]

2022 was good for watching the youngsters. Even in the losses there was something to make you interested to see how they performed.

2023 will be even better watching the kids develop. Hoping for lots of opportunities.

Dare I say Box Hill Hawks will be essential viewing too.

 

[WWSD]

What I’m looking forward to seeing is which young players will stand up in the midfield. That is where most of the improvement will likely come from.

Day is one player who I think will be the difference maker. He’s the player you want with the ball if your a Hawthorn forward.

The addition of Meek will allow Reeves to spend more time up forward giving us another marking target.

 

[madhawksfan]

Excited to see what Amon and Meek bring to the midfield mix.

Reckon Newk will get more attention from the opposition so plenty of opportunity for Ward, CMac, Finn, Worps, Stephens, Nash, Moore and Frenchy to step up and win clearances.

Our back half looks like it could be anything with Sic and Dimma surrounded by lots of attacking players.

Day potentially in the midfield is exciting because he is such a quality user.

Reckon Kosi will recapture some of his form from 2021 and kick 30 plus.

AA calibre seasons from Moore, Lewis, Sicily and Amon.

 

[MrPremiership]

Looking forward to Will Day rightfully becoming our most exciting, promising, best player after a few interrupted years

 

[threesixpio]

Like others have said here it’s all about leaving the late Clarko period behind and testing out a different style midfield with a Sammy stamp all over it. Getting really good vibes about the culture that is building here. I think we are going to see some interesting moments where we see how competitive our boys are in their attitudes - particularly under Sicily (very likely the new captain). Sure - we will We have some awful smashings and alternatively some unbelievable above par performances - it will be uneven. It’s a long road. Strap in

 

[KermitJagger]

Sure - we will We have some awful smashings and alternatively some unbelievable above par performances - it will be uneven. It’s a long road. Strap in

Uh oh storm clouds

 

[Tassie Cryptik]

The young don't know their limitations, they want to win.
Get ready for finals.

We love our club and we play to win....

 

[Mitchell Madness]

Think we will push the 8 this season.
Beat some quality teams last season and ran others close. This was without Mitchell or omaera playing well.
Another preseason into the younger players will do wonders

 

[cryptor]

There will be plenty of success and victories to be found this season providing you're not just looking at the Wins column.

 

[Fleabane]

Looking forward to seeing Cam McKenzie's sublime kicking from round 1. Not to mention Amon and Weddle streaming up and down the ground.

Our young midfield to surprise the naysayers. Good to have Meek and Stephens in the mix to throw their weight around. Meek especially.

There will definitely be a few surprises - looking forward to see which players bob up this year to cement their spot.

EDIT: Have to mention Day - would love to see him injury free and playing the way only he can.

 

[Brant]

I'll start:

• Newcombe dominating
• Wingard back to his damaging best
• Lewis for the Coleman

This isn't so much a 'blue sky' comment as it is a 'dead certainty'!

If he stays fit, he wins it.

 

[Hodgey 15]

This year we’re going to have a particular place for positivity. A thread where you can come and feel all warm and fuzzy about the Hawks, no matter what.

It’s not for naysayers or doomsters who turn up in most other threads to question a players worth or form, it’s for posters who are seeing something they like, highlighting the positives and just general blue sky thoughts.

I’ve already seen lots of posters talking about how they’re excited about the draftees and the growth in the list. More of that is what this thread is all about.

Note: the thread will be moderated accordingly, and posts that are only made to post fun at the thread or talk down the positivity will be removed.

Awesome idea SYL.
Positivity is sadly lacking in this crazy old world atm.
GO HAWKERS!!

 

[Randy Campbell]

I spoke to someone yesterday involved with the Subiaco Footy club and he seems to think that Tyler Brockman wants to stay at Hawthorn.

 

[moginie]

I'm really keen to see how Blanck develops after having a full AFL preseason.
Watching CMac with great interest. So much to look forward to.
Sam Butler has a lot to offer. I wonder how & where he'll make an impact.
Max Ramsden will keep my focus on Box Hill.

 

[flinchfree]

I believe were going to see electricity in and from this team.

R23 Hawthorn kicks 23.14 in a masterclass against Melbourne to set up a final round clash against Fremantle - with a win having us in the 8.
We beat the Dockers by 13 points to set the footy club and Sammy into their inaugural finals campaign as a group, and penning what will be known as the great resurgence of the Mighty Fighting Hawks......amidst a flood of league wide tears.
I can just, feel it.

 

[Nugett]

This feels like 2005-2007 period. Where you could see the improvement from the younger players at the time. It was great and exciting to watch.

This time instead of being excited about Lewis, Mitchell, Roughie, Buddy and Hodge. We have the likes of Day, McGuiness, Duke, CMac to be excited about!

 

[Hodgey 15]

So looking forward to seeing our midfield develop over coming few seasons.
Watching Wardy, Cmac, Mackenzie and of course Duke becoming the players we expect is going to be much fun.

 

[Dewnior]

This year we’re going to have a particular place for positivity. A thread where you can come and feel all warm and fuzzy about the Hawks, no matter what.

It’s not for naysayers or doomsters who turn up in most other threads to question a players worth or form, it’s for posters who are seeing something they like, highlighting the positives and just general blue sky thoughts.

I’ve already seen lots of posters talking about how they’re excited about the draftees and the growth in the list. More of that is what this thread is all about.

Note: the thread will be moderated accordingly, and posts that are only made to post fun at the thread or talk down the positivity will be removed.

Great thread. I'm anticipating high post count from The Axeman.

 

[TylerDurden]

Just give me a r1 spanking of the Scum and it'll just about make my year.

 

[The hands of stone]

Bullish on the majority of our young guys ......

But I think C Mac will come with a bullet this season . Will be in our best 5-6 players by years end.

Also at the end of next season we will have won the 'Stephens' trade . I think it was great recruiting/trading for us