Stating the blooming obvious here but his athleticism, clean hands, composure, pressure and I could go on here has me really, really excited. He also has the build that could put on some serious size too. I'm a very Happy Hawk right now!
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I just can't believe how natural he looks out there considering he wasn't a certainty to get drafted. His chasing was unreal, has a bit of speed, nice kicking action (should have kicked three), competed well in the air. I reckon he'll fill out too!
To think he was even worse 9 years later.
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Me too.
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All hawk fans are proud calsher! Keep it going lad and youll have a great career
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Anybody remember the final episode, when Ted called Tracy even though it hadn't been 3 days yet? Lilly and Marshall were telling him he was blowing it and it was too soon, but Lilly could just sense something in the vibe Ted was giving off.
She then said 'not this time... this one's different' with a satisfied smile on her face.
I've seem Lilse, Grimley, Kosi, O'Brien and other talls come through our forward line looking solid on debut... but this one's different.
Anybody remember the final episode, when Ted called Tracy even though it hadn't been 3 days yet? Lilly and Marshall were telling him he was blowing it and it was too soon, but Lilly could just sense something in the vibe Ted was giving off.
She then said 'not this time... this one's different' with a satisfied smile on her face.
I've seem Lilse, Grimley, Kosi, O'Brien and other talls come through our forward line looking solid on debut... but this one's different.
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I’m not particularly spiritual, but the fact that this actually happened makes you wonder…
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Yeah, but is he ready...?
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Well done he was ready like you said
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He didn’t seem phased out there, ran out and played his weapons. Like it was just another game for the young fella. I was excited before the debut but now my pants are wet.
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Awesome game, but let's see how he pulls up before being a smug bastard. Was a tough game all round so wouldn't be surprised if there's a few sore boys this week.Yeah, but is he ready...?
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Once he gets a couple of pre-seasons of pumping some iron, the kid is going to be a serious weapon.
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Has the potential to be the perfect 3rd forward. Athletic, great hands and reads the play well. Our forward line in a few years could be something special.
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I meant mods controlling the discourse.
Anyhow.
I’m thrilled that he had a great debut.
I just saw something special in him from the outset. He does all the right things you want to see from a KPF.
It’s not always validated w immediate performance but it’s a good feeling that it was this time.
I think Dear could be a top five talent from his draft year. We got extremely lucky.
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To make it at AFL level it is generally accepted that you need to excel at some aspect of the game. Dear has a great leap and timing in a contested marking situation. Something we have severely lacked in a key forward for too long.
Sure he has a lot of development to come, but he has provided more hope in a single game than many before him
Sure he has a lot of development to come, but he has provided more hope in a single game than many before him
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What a great debut. I was worried we were throwing him in too early, but the boy can play, and no reason he can’t continue. Would be great if he could play another 7-8 games this year. 2026 watch out after 2 more pre seasons!
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4 tackles. Just keeps cracking in.
He was running off fumes at the end. I really hope we give him some time with Lewis and Chol. Think we could force some mismatches with those 3.
He was running off fumes at the end. I really hope we give him some time with Lewis and Chol. Think we could force some mismatches with those 3.
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Every single step up that he has taken, people have questioned whether he is ready.
"yeah he's doing well in 19s but he's not ready or TAC cup"
"He's doing well in the TAC cup, but he's not ready to be drafted"
"he's done well in a VFL praccy match but he's not ready for VFL"
"he's done well in the VFL but he's not ready for AFL"
Every time so far he has proven people wrong.
"yeah he's doing well in 19s but he's not ready or TAC cup"
"He's doing well in the TAC cup, but he's not ready to be drafted"
"he's done well in a VFL praccy match but he's not ready for VFL"
"he's done well in the VFL but he's not ready for AFL"
Every time so far he has proven people wrong.
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If you want to start talking up McCabe as soon as he’s fit then I’m all for it.
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Is he ready to win the Coleman and Norm Smith in his second year of footy?
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