Thorgils
Club Legend
- Oct 12, 2007
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Max Bailey: Obviously is still recovering from ACL injury but the Hawthorn supporters are hopeful that big Max can come out next season and string some games together.
Chance Bateman: Struggled with injury early on and the general consensus is that he just couldn't' get his fitness base up to scratch and consequently struggled during the year.
Grant Birchall: Played the set up role well with his great kicking a highlight although at times I feel he was forced to take on other roles due to lack of experienced backmen early in the season.
Campbell Brown: Gold Coast, my favorite player gone has hit me hard but at the end of the day you play football for a very short time, sometimes shorter then you realize and to try and get the most out of it is only natural. I will miss his ferocious attack on the ball and wish him all the best for season 2011.
Shaun Burgoyne: Injury ruined the first half of the season for Burger, however what I did see of him was very impressive, his ability to find space and deliver to the forward line was IMO worth all the chasing we did to secure him and despite the doom sayers I think he will only get better next season.
Trent Croad: So sad to lose such a great player to injury he exploits Will never be forgotten in the 08 GF. (Laying that ripper bump with a broken bone in his foot)
Beau Dowler: Did not manage a game despite being relatively uninjured, many are saying his time at the HFC is up but I'm Glad we gave the kid a chance at AFL level he had shown great talent in the u/18 comp such a shame he has struggled at AFL level.
Taylor Duryea: Yet to Debut but talk is he has talent and speed to burn however I have limited knowledge on this player.
Xavier Ellis: Had a solid year and was wonderful for us at times I think, like his name, he really is the X factor as far as the team is concerned some great skills and sound decision making makes him a valuable player to the HFC, another pre-season under his belt should help him on his way to the player we all hope and dream he will be.
Lance Franklin: Played another remarkable season this year capped off when one of the best running goals the AFL season has seen for a long time. He was forced to move up the ground regularly this season compared with other season due to the fluctuating delivery and failure to deliver the ball to him in the forward 50 this being said he done a wonderful job carrying the ball for us with key runners down and out and was one of our best all season.
Josh Gibson: A major blow to our GF aspirations when he blew his hamstring very early in the season but despite this he slotted back into the team remarkably well in round 15 and played some wonderful football toward the end of the season. He will be very important in 2011.
Stephen Gilham: played good consistent football all year IMO: outweighed on bigger opponents at times and still managed to do a great job with little help from some of the other injured backs. He done a wonderful job for us and was our most consistent back all year. My new favorite player has arrived
Sam Grimley: Developing ruckman has been working hard by all accounts and hope fully in the next couple of year we should reap the rewards for this fellow, has a lot of physical development to come and played 10-15 games for box hill reserves.
Brent Guerra: Just like Gilham, Guerra played very close to his most consistent year on record his work in the back-line was exemplary. he worked in around the packs as well as some fine delivery by foot in setting up play not to mention his off the ball work was fantastic and certainly without Brent and Gilham we would of been throughly embarrassed a couple of times this season.
Luke Hodge: I not sure this even needs to be said but Luke played one of his best season to date. He played with little to know help at times and on a few occasion was a lone hand in a defeat, he was tagged, scragged, injured and sore but again and again he played some fantastic football and it was a credit to him the way he applied himself I just hope he is offered some help next season because I cannot see him doing it all, all the time. B&F by a mile.
Rhan Hooper: Played some good football at times however struggled with injury for most of the season and thus his fitness based suffered. His hamstring should hopefully receive plenty of attention in the off season and following a good pre-season I think can be of great value. PS No known issues with behaviour that I know of which I will take as a sign he is happy at hawthorn.
Rick Ladson: Although he did not recapture his 08 form he was good at times, many have said it is make or break time for laddo next season although many people have written him off altogether. He was managed very carefully in the pre-season this year and hopefully it will see him have another 08 blistering in the pre-season although what will happen with this player is uncertain although I hope he can reclaim his rightful placing the team.
Jordan Lewis: Had a good year after working very hard in the pre-season with many observers notice a distinct dropping in weight and moving all the better for it. Although he played a couple of cracking games early he was given some scathing criticism and went on to play one of his better seasons. Just not sure on his role in the team sometimes however his negating forward role worked a treat a couple of times, perhaps this would be a good role for him in the future?
Jordan Lisle: No games in 2010 although he was looked at closely a number of times. He has obviously shown talent and could very well be a feature in the very near future.
Luke Lowden: Another of our ruck prospects who played a couple of games for Box Hill. Hopefully given a couple of years he will be a regular Hawk however further development awaits this lad of 204cm.
Sam Mitchell: Once again he was one of regular best in the mids this year. He was classy without being dominant in quite a few games and should once again poll well in the PC Medal.
Jarryd Morton: Although he played some great games in 09 he received little game opportunities in 2010 and many have postulated that in his 4th season that it will be his last. Despite being a personal favourite 5 games in a season he should of staked as his own might very well be his last.
Thomas Murphy: Although he is constantly run down by some Hawks supporters I personally think he done a great job in 2010 some shocking effort in the last couple of season earned him the Hawk evil eye but I think he has really made a solid effort of it this season. He has cut back some of his poor decision making to lay down a fine 2010 season and when we struggled so badly for fit backmen he stood up. Well done Murph.
Beau Muston: Although he worked very hard this season he only managed 5 games in a season he should of perhaps made his own, we seen some magic in 2009 from this man and it has been disappointing that he missed out in rekindling that form. I hope he isn't traded or delisted because I genuinely like the kid, hopefully they can find him another role in the side but it would be fair to say that he may be offered up if the right deal reveals itself.
Michael Osbourne: I seriously love this guy, he adds pace is a great jump and has my favourite thing in a footballer: hardness. He's not the biggest guy on the ground but he throw himself at every contest, he earns his spot every week and his 2010 season was more then appreciated by the hawks faithful. He is able to kick goals and is diverse enough to do defensive tagging roles as well as win his own football. The big problem will be replacing him, he's 28 now and I don't see another footballer like him in the team. Loved his game in 2010.
Brent Renouf: Many have said that despite his burns early in the season 2010 is his best season yet with many saying that he will be number one ruck from now on in with Simon Taylor's role in the team teating on the edge. He worked very hard around the ground and IMO would be very close to most improved player for season 2010.
Cyril Rioli: Despite being a frustrating season Rioli did manage some fantastic games, the kid is a star no doubt however injury restricted him greatly in the pre-season and I doubt he ever recaptured that fitness base for the rest of the year, that being said it scares me how good this kid could be given a good preseason and given the right role in a good team. Here hoping
Jarryd Roughead: took a lot of criticism during the season for his 2nd effort's and poor kicking for goal however he still managed 45 + goals which is nothing to sneeze at. I feel he looked a bit frustrated this year as opposed to other years, I'm really not sure what's going on with that. Perhaps it was just me however I would be frustrated as well considering his supply. It's just a matter of our ball movement being tip top and we could have a beast on our hands kicking 100+ goals with ease.
Shane Savage: No games in 2010 but apparently is highly rated and expectation is he will see some serious games in the next couple of years.
Ryan Shoenmakers: Big expectation on Shoey however he just couldn't hold down a regular position in 2010 although he managed 10 + games which was admirable. A lot of question about his disposal being raised however evidently he will be given time to prove himself. Question marks remain whether he can play forward but I'm not convinced this would be his best position although it looks as though Stratton has become his greatest completion at this stage. Still think he could be something special
Brad Sewell: our little champion had a injury interrupted season with a collarbone injury that made it very hard for him to reach his peak fitness although when he did manage to get on the park he played relatively well and with some luck he will be cherry ripe in 2011. Love this guy
Liam Sheils: played a hand full of games this season being serviceable without setting the world alight however I think the kid will develop very well in the next couple of years and with luck be a regular Senior player. Some extra bulk on his frame and a couple of pre-season we may see a very good player to come.
Ben Stratton: The surprise packet of the season holding down a regular spot in the back six and looking very comfortable for a player so young, steadily became a really balanced and composed backmen that should really not be looking so comfortable in the back six at this early in his career. Played a blinder somewhere between around 12-13 and is probably the success story of 2010 in an otherwise disappointing season.
Matt Suckling: a lot to like about the young man in his first year in the Seniors although he managed only 5 games most people that seen him play liked what they saw hopefully in their next couple of season we will be looking at a regular starter for the hawks.
Simon Taylor: Much maligned ruckmen who attracts critics from a lot of hawthorn supporters which at times I feel is a bit unfair. He does give away silly frees and at imes he is frustrating however on his day he has delivered some lovely tap work for mids and his ruck work on the boundary throw-in's has been impressive. If he can cut out the silly frees and be more prominent around the ground he could be a truly great player although with renouf and skipper having some very good season's I'm concerned that he could very well be on the outer.
Travis Tuck: Has had a tough 2010 with an obvious drug problem and no games in 2010. He's only 20 so that part is on his side however his sometimes sloppy disposal has brought him harsh criticism at times, with some more work with his skills I think he can be a handy player despite some hawks supporters calling for his head. Really hope the hawks give him plenty of support and makes a fist of it next year.
Brendan Whitecross: Some very serviceable games in 2009 and 2010 and I I feel he is almost there in regard to a senior spot he just needs to put his head down and get a good pre-season in for 2011 really hope he gets his chance because I have seen some splashes of a good player. 2011 may very well be his season.
Jordan Williams: Another year or two will give this kid more bulk and get his body used to the rigors of AFL, played in the reserves mostly this year where he done quite well I thought. Hopefully he can keep up the development and turn into a good little mid.
Clinton Young: I was very stressed about this great little runner this year, I was hoping desperately for him to get through the season unscathed. He had a few injury concerns during the season and in the pre-season and I cant be sure he was playing fully fit but thank god he got through without a major injury concern. I feel he is so very important to our GF aspirations, his 08 form was a pleasure to watch and if he along with chance bateman can regain there running and carrying ability my god we can get rid of the terrible game style we were forced to adopt without our ball carriers.
I apologise for the spelling and gramatical mistakes and please take in mind this is only my personal opinion, Feel free to correct me or offer your own take on things however lets keep it positive we have enough knockers without saying things such as "So in so is crap".
Chance Bateman: Struggled with injury early on and the general consensus is that he just couldn't' get his fitness base up to scratch and consequently struggled during the year.
Grant Birchall: Played the set up role well with his great kicking a highlight although at times I feel he was forced to take on other roles due to lack of experienced backmen early in the season.
Campbell Brown: Gold Coast, my favorite player gone has hit me hard but at the end of the day you play football for a very short time, sometimes shorter then you realize and to try and get the most out of it is only natural. I will miss his ferocious attack on the ball and wish him all the best for season 2011.
Shaun Burgoyne: Injury ruined the first half of the season for Burger, however what I did see of him was very impressive, his ability to find space and deliver to the forward line was IMO worth all the chasing we did to secure him and despite the doom sayers I think he will only get better next season.
Trent Croad: So sad to lose such a great player to injury he exploits Will never be forgotten in the 08 GF. (Laying that ripper bump with a broken bone in his foot)
Beau Dowler: Did not manage a game despite being relatively uninjured, many are saying his time at the HFC is up but I'm Glad we gave the kid a chance at AFL level he had shown great talent in the u/18 comp such a shame he has struggled at AFL level.
Taylor Duryea: Yet to Debut but talk is he has talent and speed to burn however I have limited knowledge on this player.
Xavier Ellis: Had a solid year and was wonderful for us at times I think, like his name, he really is the X factor as far as the team is concerned some great skills and sound decision making makes him a valuable player to the HFC, another pre-season under his belt should help him on his way to the player we all hope and dream he will be.
Lance Franklin: Played another remarkable season this year capped off when one of the best running goals the AFL season has seen for a long time. He was forced to move up the ground regularly this season compared with other season due to the fluctuating delivery and failure to deliver the ball to him in the forward 50 this being said he done a wonderful job carrying the ball for us with key runners down and out and was one of our best all season.
Josh Gibson: A major blow to our GF aspirations when he blew his hamstring very early in the season but despite this he slotted back into the team remarkably well in round 15 and played some wonderful football toward the end of the season. He will be very important in 2011.
Stephen Gilham: played good consistent football all year IMO: outweighed on bigger opponents at times and still managed to do a great job with little help from some of the other injured backs. He done a wonderful job for us and was our most consistent back all year. My new favorite player has arrived
Sam Grimley: Developing ruckman has been working hard by all accounts and hope fully in the next couple of year we should reap the rewards for this fellow, has a lot of physical development to come and played 10-15 games for box hill reserves.
Brent Guerra: Just like Gilham, Guerra played very close to his most consistent year on record his work in the back-line was exemplary. he worked in around the packs as well as some fine delivery by foot in setting up play not to mention his off the ball work was fantastic and certainly without Brent and Gilham we would of been throughly embarrassed a couple of times this season.
Luke Hodge: I not sure this even needs to be said but Luke played one of his best season to date. He played with little to know help at times and on a few occasion was a lone hand in a defeat, he was tagged, scragged, injured and sore but again and again he played some fantastic football and it was a credit to him the way he applied himself I just hope he is offered some help next season because I cannot see him doing it all, all the time. B&F by a mile.
Rhan Hooper: Played some good football at times however struggled with injury for most of the season and thus his fitness based suffered. His hamstring should hopefully receive plenty of attention in the off season and following a good pre-season I think can be of great value. PS No known issues with behaviour that I know of which I will take as a sign he is happy at hawthorn.
Rick Ladson: Although he did not recapture his 08 form he was good at times, many have said it is make or break time for laddo next season although many people have written him off altogether. He was managed very carefully in the pre-season this year and hopefully it will see him have another 08 blistering in the pre-season although what will happen with this player is uncertain although I hope he can reclaim his rightful placing the team.
Jordan Lewis: Had a good year after working very hard in the pre-season with many observers notice a distinct dropping in weight and moving all the better for it. Although he played a couple of cracking games early he was given some scathing criticism and went on to play one of his better seasons. Just not sure on his role in the team sometimes however his negating forward role worked a treat a couple of times, perhaps this would be a good role for him in the future?
Jordan Lisle: No games in 2010 although he was looked at closely a number of times. He has obviously shown talent and could very well be a feature in the very near future.
Luke Lowden: Another of our ruck prospects who played a couple of games for Box Hill. Hopefully given a couple of years he will be a regular Hawk however further development awaits this lad of 204cm.
Sam Mitchell: Once again he was one of regular best in the mids this year. He was classy without being dominant in quite a few games and should once again poll well in the PC Medal.
Jarryd Morton: Although he played some great games in 09 he received little game opportunities in 2010 and many have postulated that in his 4th season that it will be his last. Despite being a personal favourite 5 games in a season he should of staked as his own might very well be his last.
Thomas Murphy: Although he is constantly run down by some Hawks supporters I personally think he done a great job in 2010 some shocking effort in the last couple of season earned him the Hawk evil eye but I think he has really made a solid effort of it this season. He has cut back some of his poor decision making to lay down a fine 2010 season and when we struggled so badly for fit backmen he stood up. Well done Murph.
Beau Muston: Although he worked very hard this season he only managed 5 games in a season he should of perhaps made his own, we seen some magic in 2009 from this man and it has been disappointing that he missed out in rekindling that form. I hope he isn't traded or delisted because I genuinely like the kid, hopefully they can find him another role in the side but it would be fair to say that he may be offered up if the right deal reveals itself.
Michael Osbourne: I seriously love this guy, he adds pace is a great jump and has my favourite thing in a footballer: hardness. He's not the biggest guy on the ground but he throw himself at every contest, he earns his spot every week and his 2010 season was more then appreciated by the hawks faithful. He is able to kick goals and is diverse enough to do defensive tagging roles as well as win his own football. The big problem will be replacing him, he's 28 now and I don't see another footballer like him in the team. Loved his game in 2010.
Brent Renouf: Many have said that despite his burns early in the season 2010 is his best season yet with many saying that he will be number one ruck from now on in with Simon Taylor's role in the team teating on the edge. He worked very hard around the ground and IMO would be very close to most improved player for season 2010.
Cyril Rioli: Despite being a frustrating season Rioli did manage some fantastic games, the kid is a star no doubt however injury restricted him greatly in the pre-season and I doubt he ever recaptured that fitness base for the rest of the year, that being said it scares me how good this kid could be given a good preseason and given the right role in a good team. Here hoping
Jarryd Roughead: took a lot of criticism during the season for his 2nd effort's and poor kicking for goal however he still managed 45 + goals which is nothing to sneeze at. I feel he looked a bit frustrated this year as opposed to other years, I'm really not sure what's going on with that. Perhaps it was just me however I would be frustrated as well considering his supply. It's just a matter of our ball movement being tip top and we could have a beast on our hands kicking 100+ goals with ease.
Shane Savage: No games in 2010 but apparently is highly rated and expectation is he will see some serious games in the next couple of years.
Ryan Shoenmakers: Big expectation on Shoey however he just couldn't hold down a regular position in 2010 although he managed 10 + games which was admirable. A lot of question about his disposal being raised however evidently he will be given time to prove himself. Question marks remain whether he can play forward but I'm not convinced this would be his best position although it looks as though Stratton has become his greatest completion at this stage. Still think he could be something special
Brad Sewell: our little champion had a injury interrupted season with a collarbone injury that made it very hard for him to reach his peak fitness although when he did manage to get on the park he played relatively well and with some luck he will be cherry ripe in 2011. Love this guy
Liam Sheils: played a hand full of games this season being serviceable without setting the world alight however I think the kid will develop very well in the next couple of years and with luck be a regular Senior player. Some extra bulk on his frame and a couple of pre-season we may see a very good player to come.
Ben Stratton: The surprise packet of the season holding down a regular spot in the back six and looking very comfortable for a player so young, steadily became a really balanced and composed backmen that should really not be looking so comfortable in the back six at this early in his career. Played a blinder somewhere between around 12-13 and is probably the success story of 2010 in an otherwise disappointing season.
Matt Suckling: a lot to like about the young man in his first year in the Seniors although he managed only 5 games most people that seen him play liked what they saw hopefully in their next couple of season we will be looking at a regular starter for the hawks.
Simon Taylor: Much maligned ruckmen who attracts critics from a lot of hawthorn supporters which at times I feel is a bit unfair. He does give away silly frees and at imes he is frustrating however on his day he has delivered some lovely tap work for mids and his ruck work on the boundary throw-in's has been impressive. If he can cut out the silly frees and be more prominent around the ground he could be a truly great player although with renouf and skipper having some very good season's I'm concerned that he could very well be on the outer.
Travis Tuck: Has had a tough 2010 with an obvious drug problem and no games in 2010. He's only 20 so that part is on his side however his sometimes sloppy disposal has brought him harsh criticism at times, with some more work with his skills I think he can be a handy player despite some hawks supporters calling for his head. Really hope the hawks give him plenty of support and makes a fist of it next year.
Brendan Whitecross: Some very serviceable games in 2009 and 2010 and I I feel he is almost there in regard to a senior spot he just needs to put his head down and get a good pre-season in for 2011 really hope he gets his chance because I have seen some splashes of a good player. 2011 may very well be his season.
Jordan Williams: Another year or two will give this kid more bulk and get his body used to the rigors of AFL, played in the reserves mostly this year where he done quite well I thought. Hopefully he can keep up the development and turn into a good little mid.
Clinton Young: I was very stressed about this great little runner this year, I was hoping desperately for him to get through the season unscathed. He had a few injury concerns during the season and in the pre-season and I cant be sure he was playing fully fit but thank god he got through without a major injury concern. I feel he is so very important to our GF aspirations, his 08 form was a pleasure to watch and if he along with chance bateman can regain there running and carrying ability my god we can get rid of the terrible game style we were forced to adopt without our ball carriers.
I apologise for the spelling and gramatical mistakes and please take in mind this is only my personal opinion, Feel free to correct me or offer your own take on things however lets keep it positive we have enough knockers without saying things such as "So in so is crap".
