Tim O'Brien: Corner turned. 2yr extension announced.

[PenAndPaper]

I still remember his chasing and pressure in his first couple of games. That really stood out to me. He has the drive and the workrate, just wasn't big or fit enough at the time to put it all together, not to mention when we did play him we used him basically as a decoy player/crash a pack type rather than a goal kicking forward.

Now because of that we are putting him in positions where he can get the ball like in the ruck and then when he's taking a breather he is playing forward the way he should be.

Very happy with his development.

 

[Gralin]

Dude can kick a football. He's got skills and smarts and tools

If he has belief he could start showing why the club gave him 23

 

[threesixpio]

Eldorado has been pretty slack so I'll help out

Future Captain

 

[Agent Smith]

Eldorado has been pretty slack so I'll help out

Future Captain

Is Hodgey the only person ever to get more accolades from being demoted from General to Captain?

 

[Collins-Langford-Ayres]

One j.roughead has gone alright as a kpp, and snagged 4 flags and a Coleman too

You obviously missed the hit on Hanners. Rough has a bit of nasty in him when he gets worked up. Not sure TO does.

Either way he's gone ahead of Schoey and probably Vickery as a marking forward option and Fitzy's ongoing concussion means I doubt he will be there next year. Surman has also gone and whilst Mitchell Lewis seems to be providing options as a key forward at BHH, he is a bit of development to go, so TO and Rough are our Derm and Dunstall !!!!

 

[burger09]

Two words.

CLEAN CUT

From his hair to his socks

From his hands to his feet

Makes him a very neat footballer. But to reach the next level he might have to get down and dirty. Not sure he has that in him.

Bet his rooms immaculate though.

 

[Davo23]

Two words.

CLEAN CUT

From his hair to his socks

From his hands to his feet

Makes him a very neat footballer. But to reach the next level he might have to get down and dirty. Not sure he has that in him.

Bet his rooms immaculate though.

Needs to do a Dermie and get some blonde rinse.

And smack a few heads!

 

[Collins-Langford-Ayres]

Two words.

CLEAN CUT

From his hair to his socks

From his hands to his feet

Makes him a very neat footballer. But to reach the next level he might have to get down and dirty. Not sure he has that in him.

Bet his rooms immaculate though.

Photo of just inside his front door..

 

[James Buchanan]

Photo of just inside his front door..

Does middle right irritate anyone else?

 

[Gralin]

He's really starting to repay the faith, interesting to see how the second half of the year goes for him.

He is a good chance for setting a career high for goals in a season in the next week or two as well

 

[B&GBlood]

Does middle right irritate anyone else?

The whole case annoys me as it is not well designed for the storage of pairs of shoes.

 

[James Buchanan]

The whole case annoys me as it is not well designed for the storage of pairs of shoes.

That too

 

[burger09]

Does middle right irritate anyone else?

Where is the grey shoe?

Why would he have only one?

Does it mean he's single, still waiting for a sole mate?

Or can he not let go of a lost love?

This thread just got deep.

 

[threesixpio]

He is practising to hit people lace out

 

[macdaddio]

I was completely wrong about TOB..
He's turning out to be a very crucial part of our best 22 and proving why the club chose to give him the #23

 

[HODGEYROAD]

I was completely wrong about TOB..
He's turning out to be a very crucial part of our best 22 and proving why the club chose to give him the #23

I wouldn't say completely wrong, he's had a handful of solid performances but still has a fair way to go in my opinion.

 

[threesixpio]

Kudos to all posters who were consistent in saying "he has the tools - just needs to believe"

 

[Pessimistic]

4th quarter v the Suns would be a highlight. Couple of goals to start but the two tackles in the 11th minute did it for lots of Hawks fans
Footage on AFL.com

 

[Holy Rioli]

I'll be honest and say I thought after he was given a bit of a run last year he wasn't up to it. He looked good in the Essendon game for a half last year, but he'd been in the system for a while and just didn't look like he'd even average a goal a game at AFL level. But I've been extremely impressed with his improvement this season. He actually looks like a better player at AFL level compared to VFL level because generally the guys delivering the ball inside 50 do it so much better at this level.

 

[StillAtLarge]

Really needs to finish the year off strongly. Was very poor up forward on Saturday and abysmal in the ruck. The midfield service was ordinary but he just couldn't get himself into the game

 

[Dixie Flatline]

I wouldn't be surprised if he's carrying an injury. His time on ground has significantly reduced over the past few weeks compared to earlier in the season, suggesting that Hawthorn is managing him pretty carefully.

 

[PhatHQ]

Banged up from rucking if I had to guess.
Needs a spell & give Ty another run

 

[Randy Campbell]

Where is the grey shoe?

Why would he have only one?

Does it mean he's single, still waiting for a sole mate?

Or can he not let go of a lost love?

This thread just got deep.

Did he lose a shoe or did he just find one.

 

[HODGEYROAD]

Yeah he's lost his way in the past couple of games, big last 6 games coming up for TOB.

 

[TBoyleSuperstar]

Liked his year so far. Output has dropped, so wouldn't mind another west coast game from him.

But another preseason under his belt, could have a big year Next year