Toast James Sicily - Hawthorn captain 2023 - AA 2023!

[Buckycrawfhodge]

Sicily slotted a cool 5 once

 

[Buckycrawfhodge]

Oh Captain, my captain... Important in the second half... Was getting frustrated with their continued intercepts, but his presence seemed to keep them more honest... Cal and Mabs still did have their moments, but thought Sic shift was crucial... Haven't looked at game day thread or autopsy, so apologies if already referenced... Very enjoyable win watching with my Bro and old man in Perth.. Love the club and our Captain!!

 

[Simon Crawshay]

Crazy to think that even with a dislocated shoulder we don't win today without The Blonde Prince.

Just shows the insane levels of talent and grit our Captain possesses.

 

[humid hawk]

Crazy to think that even with a dislocated shoulder we don't win today without The Blonde Prince.

Just shows the insane levels of talent and grit our Captain possesses.

Everyone knows that he is a superb mark, an unequalled kick of the ball and a great reader of the play.

But he is one tough bastard too! Deserves all the plaudits for that captain's innings.

 

[KermitJagger]

Pretty much everyone I've seen talk about Sic going forward is crediting Sam for it, if you watch Day's interview on the Sunday Footy Show it was actually Sic who (once again) suggested he go forward. Love to see the faith in the players and the ability from Sic to take responsibility.

 

[humid hawk]

 

[CHUBBSS]

Sicilys gameplay and toughness to deal with the shoulder in game, been a genuine rock no matter the position his in, thought he had a slow start to the year but as we rose he got better. Barely shows a grimace

His elevating his captaincy across this year, pretty special to see. It’s amazing how sure our defence looks with Sicily in, even if he goes forward.

 

[MasterSamurai]

Hands down Sicily is top 5-6 player in the comp. Smart, tough, skilfull. Need someone like battle to prolong his career. Any slight concern with injury? Have a few weeks off as battle and scrim can help carry the load. Battle is a must!

 

[CaptainWorpedo]

Sis’s 150th game against the crows next weekend.

 

[toomanysquibs]

Sis’s 150th game against the crows next weekend.

Went from 'what do we do with him' while he was making his way at Box Hill, to 'what would we do without him' as our most talented player.

One of great rises we've seen at the Hawks in modern times.

Is a template for what we've become.

 

[matey]

Captain Sis his footy smarts are off the charts and super selfless trying to play through his injury for the team. As a person and leader ……. he is maturing like a beautiful bottle of quality wine .

 

[play2win]

Sis’s 150th game against the crows next weekend.

Wow that’s amazing, has anyone played that many games against the crows before, or any team?

 

[peetoo]

Sis’s 150th game against the crows next weekend.

Putting in the W as we speak

 

[humid hawk]

I have to admit, I didn't reckon Sis would make it into the final team. But what an effort to even have his name on the AA list this year!

He's been playing with a bung shoulder for half the season and hasn't flown for his marks with the same alacrity, but he's been pivotal for the team. His kicking and reading of the play is the best in the league, bar none.

Congrats Sic and thanks for the courage and perseverence you've shown this year. Let's keep it rolling!

 

[KermitJagger]

Rewatching some of Sic's work last night, and there's one move he does that you rarely see anyone else in the league do. When he's caught behind his opponent under a high ball he'll sort of put his hands just at the hips / small of the back of his opponent and walk them under it. Easy as anything, just shuffle em forward with no pushing or holding and then take an intercept. Pretty genius move really.

 

[Simon Crawshay]

His shoulder looked pretty good last night I have to say, he dominated the air with his overhead marking in the first half.

He looked angry last night as well, just like Frosty did!

 

[play2win]

He came out possessed last night, could tell from the start how much this finals match meant to him. Been at the hawks a while and played in very little success. In a perverse (?) way I think he is underrated, he is an immense talent that most wouldn’t appreciate until they have seen him play in a premiership team or two.

 

[SammyC]

Just a 100% bona fide A grader and leader who was aching for the opportunity to impact finals. Made for it. Same same but different to hodgey.

 

[SSSSSS]

Heading in for surgery for his shoulder.

Absolute warrior.

Rest well skip and hopefully cherry ripe for preseason.

 

[RobHawk]

Friday night James transitioned from genuine star to genuine star captain
A premiership or three awaits him

 

[jenniferHAWKinS]

Friday night James transitioned from genuine star to genuine star captain
A premiership or three awaits him

That missed goal will weigh on his mind for weeks. Should have a dominant year in 2025 mainly as a defender.

 

[Bugs1977]

 

[Ned Ryerson]

Absolute warrior - you could see him visibly grimacing after contact during games late in the year.

 

[peetoo]

Did he lift bruest for his 300th on the other shoulder?