Player Watch Jack Gunston!

[TheFourPillars]

Crazy that he started the season kicking 4.12 and has kicked 23.4 since

That's what a professional does he has been practicing kicking for goal a lot, by himself and with others along with Dear at training

 

[Simon_Nesbit]

That's what a professional does he has been practicing kicking for goal a lot, by himself and with others along with Dear at training

Maybe he should let "little brother" have a few shots at goal too!

 

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[HedgeFund]

Thing is he never went away and been very good all year. Or certainly since round 8 when we turned things around. It's just people on here have been quick to write him off every time he doesn't kick 3+ goals

Anyone who measures Gunston’s value in kicks/marks/handballs/goals is selling his role very short.

He’s one of those very valuable commodities - an on-field line assistant coach - whose value has increased significantly since the AFL limited the roles of runners during the game.

In game messages are difficult to deliver given you can’t send a runner out unless there’s a goal scored. Having Jack out there directing traffic and coaching Dear, Watson, McDonald, Chol whilst also getting his fair share at the same time has been crucial to our improvement as the year progresses.

 

[TheFourPillars]

Maybe he should let "little brother" have a few shots at goal too!

He does but for Jack it's like riding a bike. Poor dear he is still on his training wheels

 

[Kenyan]

Difficult to measure the impact Gunston and Breust have made on such a young group but it is significant. Great people, intelligent and excellent role models.

 

[Harper_Hawk]

I had my doubts that Gunston and Breust would carry the torch over with maturity and wisdom from our glory days and impart it onto our kids. But I was wrong and they’ve exceeded my expectations. I was at the Richmond game and Gunston’s poise in the forward line when Richmond were coming was a sight. We need players like him in the team beyond this year.


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[kazzooka]

Reading that AFL article on Jack's selflessness and lack of ego (how many star players would accept playing in the two's after being a 3 time premiership player and B&F winner?) made me proud to be a Hawks supporter and proud to have someone like Jack at the club. Kudos to him! A true champ.

Contrast that to the tantrums at Essendon about Heppell at the moment. Not that he's instigating it but we've had a number of players that have ended their careers at Box Hill with fantastic attitudes. Whitecross, Ladson, Osbourne, Cam Bruce, Roughhead.

 

[tommyk72]

He does but for Jack it's like riding a bike. Poor dear he is still on his training wheels

Where does that put the Wiz in this scenario!!??

 

[TheFourPillars]

Where does that put the Wiz in this scenario!!??

Sammy took him under his wing.

 

[NewkTheLot]

I’ll cop to being completely wrong about Jack. Living in Brisbane, seeing him play and also seeing him around town last year I thought he was completely washed. Was dead against him coming home. Thought I was a genius in the first two months of this season. Eating my words now.

He’s obviously been hugely important to Calsher’s development. But I don’t think you can underestimate how being given a “project” like Calsher has given a new lease of life to his own career too.

 

[Bugs1977]

That's what a professional does he has been practicing kicking for goal a lot, by himself and with others along with Dear at training

Still can't kick from outside 50 like he used to but just on the 50 I've noticed he seems to have got that little bit of extra distance back again without spraying them all over the place. Have you noticed this to TFP?

Most important thing with him though is he just seems to be happy which after the last 12 months he's had it's awesome to see. Clasher mentioned on 360 tonight that we might see a Gunston goal celebration on the weekend. Not to sure what to expect if he actually does one

 

[TheFourPillars]

Still can't kick from outside 50 like he used to but just on the 50 I've noticed he seems to have got that little bit of extra distance back again without spraying them all over the place. Have you noticed this to TFP?

Most important thing with him though is he just seems to be happy which after the last 12 months he's had it's awesome to see. Clasher mentioned on 360 tonight that we might see a Gunston goal celebration on the weekend. Not to sure what to expect if he actually does one

Yeah mate he will not be able to kick it from outside 50. He just clocked up the hours on the track kicking for goal. All I can suggest for the goal celebration would be getting the walking stick out lol

 

[CHUBBSS]

Yeah mate he will not be able to kick it from outside 50. He just clocked up the hours on the track kicking for goal. All I can suggest for the goal celebration would be getting the walking stick out lol

Just imagine he kicks 4 and launches the walking stick celebration on the g the players would erupt

 

[Mopar Jason]

Gunner offered a new deal for 2025!!!

 

[cryptor]

Gunner offered a new deal for 2025!!!

Really impressed us with his second first-year in the brown and gold.

 

[Bugs1977]

Just imagine he kicks 4 and launches the walking stick celebration on the g the players would erupt

 

[KermitJagger]

Before this season, shit even at the midpoint of this season I never believed that I'd be more comfortable with another Gunston year over another Breust year but here we are!

 

[threesixpio]

Is he Gunner play in 2025?

He is Gunner

 

[Simon Crawshay]

Jacks signed on for another 12 months

Looking forward to another year of his artistry in the forward line.

 

[grumbleguts]

Anyone who measures Gunston’s value in kicks/marks/handballs/goals is selling his role very short.

He’s one of those very valuable commodities - an on-field line assistant coach - whose value has increased significantly since the AFL limited the roles of runners during the game.

In game messages are difficult to deliver given you can’t send a runner out unless there’s a goal scored. Having Jack out there directing traffic and coaching Dear, Watson, McDonald, Chol whilst also getting his fair share at the same time has been crucial to our improvement as the year progresses.

Hodge's role at Brisbane became massive when they stopped runners having a role. Big reason for their turnaround.

 

[Flukey!]

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“He’s not only going to be there, he’s going to be a vital member of that.”

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[Flukey!]

Gunner offered a new deal for 2025!!!

Didn't happen until he's in a Hawk polo beside the statue of Kanga.

BTW, what Mopar do you drive?

 

[Bugs1977]

Jacks signed on for another 12 months

Looking forward to another year of his artistry in the forward line.

Would him signing on now effect our ability to move him onto the rookie list?

 

[Simon Crawshay]

Would him signing on now effect our ability to move him onto the rookie list?

No idea TBH. I doubt it would make much difference when you sign a contract though as to what list you get put on?

They really need a new name for the rookie list though, Gunners is about as far away from a rookie as I can imagine