Training Summer Footy Fix - 2022 training watch

[Roger Rogerson]

Some of the footage on Twitter was great. Ward just looks exactly like the player we need. Crafty and prolific and can kick a goal.

 

[CHUBBSS]

Kosi started well and kicked an early goal. Went quiet for large parts of the game. One of his highlights was a chase down tackle of sic.

Was he playing on Sic for most of the game? Does anyone know if he tried to take Sic out of the game as the decoy?

 

[TheFourPillars]

Was he playing on Sic for most of the game? Does anyone know if he tried to take Sic out of the game as the decoy?

No on both questions

 

[lethal03]

Axeman's and Kambo's versions are better.

Anyway I have pasted below which I think are the important bits of the article.


Hawthorn’s hopes of delivering coach Sam Mitchell a strong debut season have lifted after Jack Gunston, James Sicily, Mitch Lewis and a top draftee were among those to impress in an intra-club match at Waverley on Tuesday.
Sicily has not played a senior match since round 12, 2020 because of a knee reconstruction while Gunston managed only one match last season, but both are keen to play key roles under Mitchell and a new-look assistant coaching panel.

James Sicily has been sorely missed by the Hawthorn
Gunston, having overcome back issues which led to surgery, spent the morning up forward where he has made a name for himself as one of the league’s premier sharpshooters.
He worked well alongside Dylan Moore (27 goals last season) and Lewis, who is preparing for his sixth season and has declared he needs to improve. Lewis booted eight goals, leading and marking well, and wants to be a key figure inside attacking 50, having contributed 22 goals in 14 matches last year.

“I feel like I’ve underperformed, especially last year and the year before, so I’m looking forward to having a big 2022 season,” Lewis said last month.

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“Hopefully, our style of ball movement and game plan can help the forwards have a strong season.”
Moore booted five goals and appears set for another strong season. Sicily is central to the Hawks’ defensive plans, where his athleticism and drive are crucial.
Josh Ward, the Hawks’ top draftee of 2021 and No.7 overall, began at the centre bounce and wowed onlookers with his dash and ball use. Ward has long been a major accumulator and his aerobic capacity was on show in the heat.

Fellow draftee and midfielder Connor Macdonald (pick 26) was also busy in the contest.
Reappointed captain Ben McEvoy was also used up forward, allowing Ned Reeves and recruit Max Lynch to be used in the ruck. Lynch, the former Magpie, was signed on the final day of last year’s trade period.



“Obviously, it’s very different. ‘Clarko’ spent a hell of a lot of time at the club over the journey ... but it’s a very exciting time at the club,” Lewis said.
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“Everyone is very optimistic about the season ahead – he [Mitchell] has set out a really strong game plan that we can all follow.”

Great to hear Mitch feels the same about his last 2 years as me!

 

[lethal03]

Injury-prone? Channel 7 doing Channel 7 things.

Covid hyperbole reporting moving into sport.

 

[cryptor]

Yes, but it's a full lockout. Only matchday staff and players.

Anyone got a drone camera...?

 

[chopflop]

Covid hyperbole reporting moving into sport.

get him grumbleguts!

 

[Pinoy Hawk]

Kosi started well and kicked an early goal. Went quiet for large parts of the game. One of his highlights was a chase down tackle of sic.

Yeah I saw that and got a picture of it. Notice the 2 guys on the ground. Though not the best shot to brag about.

 

[CHUBBSS]

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Yeah I saw that and got a picture of it. Notice the 2 guys on the ground. Though not the best shot to brag about.

That shot could not of been more perfectly timed;

Solid Tackle!

 

[Ned Ryerson]

I hope a nice Hawk living near Punt Rd returns the favour one day. Awesome write up

I have the proximity but my commentary on Richmond depth players would be fairly useless.

 

[WWSD]

Ward is making it difficult for the selectors not to pick him for Round 1 based on how impressive his pre-season has been so far.

Lock him in.

 

[suburb whispers]

That shot could not of been more perfectly timed;

Solid Tackle!

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Careful Kosi!!!

 

[threesixpio]

I have the proximity but my commentary on Richmond depth players would be fairly useless.

There’s also the nice guy aspect that could be problematic

 

[Ned Ryerson]

There’s also the nice guy aspect that could be problematic

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

A friend of mine who went said Lewis has clearly gone to another level. Would you agree? Very exciting if he can come of age this year. But think I remember you/someone saying he had no-one of note playing on him.


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He had Hartigan and Frost in the first half, rag-dolled Hartigan at one stage, and in the second half it seems he had Blanck who’s the guy I’d like us to take with our open spot.

It’s the way he’s attacking the ball, and the confidence he seems to have that’s the difference.

 

[Ned Ryerson]

Lewis playing with the confidence with Kosi and McEvoy up forward with him along with Gunston is incredibly exciting. Imagine Breust, Moore and Brockman taking advantage of defensive units that have to contend with multiple tall targets. If we can get the delivery right - this could be a lot of fun to watch.

 

[TylerDurden]

Lewis playing with the confidence with Kosi and McEvoy up forward with him along with Gunston is incredibly exciting. Imagine Breust, Moore and Brockman taking advantage of defensive units that have to contend with multiple tall targets. If we can get the delivery right - this could be a lot of fun to watch.

Then throw in Chad.

 

[Brishawk]

He had Hartigan and Frost in the first half, rag-dolled Hartigan at one stage, and in the second half it seems he had Blanck who’s the guy I’d like us to take with our open spot.

It’s the way he’s attacking the ball, and the confidence he seems to have that’s the difference.

It isn't going to matter who is on him if he gets a run and leap at the ball on the lead. He is a giant and giants don't get spoiled except by illegal scragging by Richmond defenders

 

[Simon Crawshay]

He had Hartigan and Frost in the first half, rag-dolled Hartigan at one stage, and in the second half it seems he had Blanck who’s the guy I’d like us to take with our open spot.

It’s the way he’s attacking the ball, and the confidence he seems to have that’s the difference.

I actually thought Lewis was having a pretty decent season last year, right up to the moment he got knocked into next week in that infamous incident by Kozzi.

I felt in 2021 he was getting to a lot more contests and his marking had gone up a other level.

2022 could be a big season for Mitch, I have always felt he had the required natural ability to make it.

 

[Ned Ryerson]

Then throw in Chad.

I thought that but I’m really hoping we see more of midfield Chad in 2022.

 

[Easy Slips Catch]

Anyone know who Number 51 was?

 

[Pinoy Hawk]

Anyone know who Number 51 was?

Adduci ? He was #51 in Box Hill last year.

 

[TheFourPillars]

Anyone know who Number 51 was?

Was it De Wit? or O'Connor?

 

[Noel Gallagher]

Adduci ? He was #51 in Box Hill last year.

I watched the clubs highlights from yesterdays intraclub. Was pleasantly surprised/a little shocked by the speed of Newcombe - his first few steps are genuinely quick. We now have a genuine midfield bull who is already one of the best tacklers in the league, can play forward, can kick 50+ metres and is an absolute animal in contested situations. Jai seems to be the re-incarnation of Max Rooke, and hopefully a more improved version, even looks like him

 

[JZedd]

I'd like to see Newk get a gold Mohawk. Or at least get a mouth guard with fangs.