Player Watch Welcome to Hawthorn - Emerson Jeka - delisted 2023

[Brant]

Glad he has signed on. Think we will see huge improvement from. Him next year.
With him and kozzi signing on, wonder what that means for lewis

Lewis is the best performed of the three so far (especially 2021) - hopefully it means he's secured away & the 3 of them develop together with Callow not far behind.

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

Level head, knows what he’s got to improve on.

 

[flinchfree]

Has polish.

 

[PhatHQ]

Gunston’s replacement has signed on! Great news for all Hawks fans. It will be a fun journey to watch this kid develop

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

Emerson Jeka
"Big Jeka showed us the talent that he has, we just have to combine the natural talent with some stronger work ethic. He knows the things he needs to improve on with his defensive work, but we're adamant that once we get that right that he's going to be a huge player for this football club going forward. He is immensely talented, but also knows that talent can only get you so far. In the VFL he played some outstanding football, kicking goals regularly, being unselfish with his teammates and using his amazing foot skills, so we're really excited for that the future holds for Jeka."

 

[Suntory Boss Coffee]

Still think he will be the best of the KPFs we currently have. Has 'it'

 

[H00t]

Still think he will be the best of the KPFs we currently have. Has 'it'

Genuinely could be anything. Footskills are elite, footy iq is very high. His next step is hitting the gym hard and putting on the muscle needed to be able to compete physically all game.

Once he does that, look out. Crazy to think he was a rookie pick

 

[Roger Rogerson]

He is unflappable when in front on the lead.

Needs to get involved in the game in other ways.

 

[Brishawk]

Talent. He has it. Got to work harder. Could be anything if he works that out.

 

[MrPremiership]

Emerson Jeka
"Big Jeka showed us the talent that he has, we just have to combine the natural talent with some stronger work ethic. He knows the things he needs to improve on with his defensive work, but we're adamant that once we get that right that he's going to be a huge player for this football club going forward. He is immensely talented, but also knows that talent can only get you so far. In the VFL he played some outstanding football, kicking goals regularly, being unselfish with his teammates and using his amazing foot skills, so we're really excited for that the future holds for Jeka."

pretty big wraps that....

 

[almuz]

Got the skills/talent.

Reckon he'll be more confident throwing his body around and crashing packs once he adds another few kegs over the summer.

 

[cryptor]

pretty big wraps that....

Yeah basically reads "you're currently a bit lazy but if you work hard you could be an absolute star".

 

[HedgeFund]

pretty big wraps that....

I’m tipping the private assessment might be a bit differebty

 

[threesixpio]

Sammy showing belief and bit of tough love.

Love it

 

[MrPremiership]

I’m tipping the private assessment might be a bit differebty

Why? Doesn't seem to be Sam's style

 

[KermitJagger]

I’m tipping the private assessment might be a bit differebty

Doubt it, pretty much said in Finn's review that he either showed something next year or was gone. Doesn't seem like they're mincing words.

 

[TheFourPillars]

AFL football clubs are harsh especially this time of year. You either good enough or you are not. The message will hit you right between the eyes. There is no other way to put it. I think most players are aware where they are at as they have been told in season. Not many players get blindsided by their reviews

 

[Milkshaker]

I have loved some of the things he has done at Box Hill. Still developing but exciting if he can make the next step.

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

Runner up at Box Hill.

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

 

[2OLD 2SLOW]

Can mark ... kick goals ... and flatter the coach.
This kid will go far!

 

[Dewwwww]

Reminds me a lot of Breust when he first started Re Very classy but a lack of a defensive game.

If he can work on that side of his game he is going to be a gun without a doubt.

 

[Noel Gallagher]

Saw him up close earlier in week. Physically he is still quite slight for a key position forward. This got me pretty excited as his upside is quite significant once he packs on more muscle.

Will be an absolute beast IMO

 

[theiaofseed]

Will play a lot more senior football with Mitchell as coach.

 

[eldorado]

Saw him up close earlier in week. Physically he is still quite slight for a key position forward. This got me pretty excited as his upside is quite significant once he packs on more muscle.

This is the thing a lot of people need to remember. He's still quite slender for someone who plays that position.

I think any games over the next couple of years will not show his full contested ability against the bigger bodies in the AFL's defences; I expect we'll see him more as a 'leading' forward, leading and making space.

But I'm confident after a couple of years in the gym, he'll be a full package