Welcome Welcome to Hawthorn, Chad Wingard. 200 games! Announces retirement (2 Sept 2024)

[tommyTitch]

Does he get 33? Already the same hawk on his chest as Rioli.

 

[Max Powers]

Welcome Chad

Hope he's aware of Clarko's no long sleeve policy.

 

[beta_condition]

Does he get 33? Already the same hawk on his chest as Rioli.

20 is vacant and he wore 20 at Port so I'd bet my money there.

 

[Milkshaker]

I feel completely differently about this passage of play all of a sudden.

Beat all of Hodge, Lewis, Sewell and Burgoyne in the one passage of play. Lucky imo.

 

[tommyTitch]

20 is vacant and he wore 20 at Port so I'd bet my money there.

Also do we redesign our long sleeve jumper?

 

[Davo-27]

Welcome Chad Wingard, you're a star and i'm excited to watch you tear it up on the 'G


THE TRADE: effectively the pick swaps next year make the trade more like Wingard for Burton pick 15 and pick 45-50 approximately.

BRING BACK TUCKY'S LONG SLEEVE JUMPER!

 

[Hawks1994]

Another one for the negative nancy 'suck it up princess' pile....

Or maybe it's just my opinion on a topic in which this particular thread has been created to discuss. Not sure the snide comment is entirely necessary there mate

 

[Hodgey 15]

I'm sure may of us will be returning to this thread in the coming seasons to smash the like button.
Welcome to the Hawks Chad.

 

[Brishawk]

Love the chad! Welcome to the hawks!







*trying not to think of the price as I’ll forget it anyway when this guy wins a norm smith.

 

[jr4jane2004]

Can't wait to see the Chad light up the G. 2 proven Elite talent in Chad and Scully and 1 potential Elite talent in Scrimshaw. 1 traded potential Elite talent in Burton. With the draft still to come. Exciting times to be a hawk fan. Kudos to GW and Clarko delivering on their word thus far with bringing Elite talent.

 

[MinerBoy]

Never heard of him. Is he any good?

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

Still can’t believe we landed the Chad!!

 

[StillAtLarge]

This guy is a star who can do just about anything on the footy field. His talents and natural instincts were curbed in recent years by our negative coaching staff but give him the chance to shine and he's a human highlight reel. Put it this way, there's a reason 90% of guernseys at Port games have #20 on the back. Please look after him for us and enjoy the ride.

Classy post. As well as being one of the most marketable players in the comp Wingard is durable and regularly wins games off his own boot. Half his career highlights are from finals and showdowns- he loves the big stage.
A massive, massive acquisition

 

[nickrebellious]

Unfortunately, I have issues with Chad at the hawks and paying overs for a guy who would have been a FA next year.

My feelings are shattered to lose Burton, it will take a lot for me to warm for the Chad.

Many folks rate Wingard - how do I welcome a player I was hoping the hawks would avoid.

Many would know there are players you don't warm yourself to and hope things may change one day.

Pay overs for one future free agent allows us to be more attractive to future free agents. Then we get our bargain.

 

[HawthornHawk]

To anyone feeling aggrieved that we paid overs I ask; how many a-graders have been selected with either pick 15 or 35 in the draft?

Whether Burton is able to go beyond being a third defender is what will decide whether this deal was worth it or not

 

[HawthornHawk]

Still can’t believe we landed the Chad!!

This guy is one of the most talented footballers in the country. Watch Clarko play him half forward, full forward, half back and swinging him into the midfield when required. Will provide class and poise wherever it's required, unbelievable get

 

[Davo23]

Unfortunately, I have issues with Chad at the hawks and paying overs for a guy who would have been a FA next year.

My feelings are shattered to lose Burton, it will take a lot for me to warm for the Chad.

Many folks rate Wingard - how do I welcome a player I was hoping the hawks would avoid.

Many would know there are players you don't warm yourself to and hope things may change one day.

This is how I rate players:

1. Player in a Hawks Jumper: brilliant, one of the greats
2. Player in any other jumper: meh, who is he?

Once Wingard is in his Brown & Gold armour, he will be one of the greats!

 

[TazHawk15]

This guy is a star who can do just about anything on the footy field. His talents and natural instincts were curbed in recent years by our negative coaching staff but give him the chance to shine and he's a human highlight reel. Put it this way, there's a reason 90% of guernseys at Port games have #20 on the back. Please look after him for us and enjoy the ride.

Hopefully we will look after him the same way we have looked after Burgers, by making him a Premiership player.

 

[Caesarr]

Absolute faith in Clarko and the club. He will be a top 10 player.

 

[kirbatron]

 

[Mr Meeseeks]

A month ago I was hping the Chad rumours were bunk, because I have always thought him a grade A nob.

But I've warmed to it more and more and now I am so ****ing chuffed!

This is such a an awesome signing.

 

[Mr Meeseeks]

Pure, unadulterated, class. I get a bit giddy thinking about what Clarko can do with this bloke.

 

[Dixie Flatline]

 

[flinchfree]

Or maybe it's just my opinion on a topic in which this particular thread has been created to discuss. Not sure the snide comment is entirely necessary there mate

True, but it is a 'Welcome' thread so taking a fart in everyone's face when you're supposed to be at you're most welcoming Is kind of a bummer....

 

[Black 18]

I think he'll thrive under Clarkson and the way you guys play the game.

So damn sad to see him go and know I'll hate seeing him playing for you guys but I wish him nothing but the absolute best and I think you guys will get to see that.

Freakish what he can do.

Enjoy him as much as we did, until we went all 18 man Hinkleyball defense.

An excellent player.