Welcome to Hawthorn, Jack Saunders - Pick #4 2020 rookie draft

[Jazzfan]

Yep that's him. When they are both running at top speed all you can see is a blonde flash so they could be twins ;-)

I'd rather Ed running up and down the wing for his us, instead of his brother...

 

[BlueWaterHawk]

A lot of assistant coaches have been let go across the AFL there is no specialised coaching position really apart from ruck coach

Do you think we're significantly worse off without a biomechanics specialist?

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[matey]

Nice side step, doesn’t mind taking a hit, has a crack ....... Mighty Mouse!

 

[TheFourPillars]

Do you think we're significantly worse off without a biomechanics specialist?

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Its hard to say we didn't really replace Dave when he left. Mitchell and Foley help the youngens

 

[BlueWaterHawk]

Its hard to say we didn't really replace Dave when he left. Mitchell and Foley help the youngens

Yes it's quite difficult to quantify. Only way you could tell is by talking to the guys who worked with him.

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[perrdan09]

Looks like the kid can play a bit!

On a side note, it looks like box hill plays a great brand of footy. They seems to transition quickly in numbers of defence and always look to hit up a player leading towards the football....Thats really the first footage ive seen of them so might not be the norm..

 

[MrPremiership]

Can anyone recall what held him back at the start of the season? IIRC he was a little injured

 

[TheFourPillars]

Can anyone recall what held him back at the start of the season? IIRC he was a little injured

He went too hard early in pre-season and injured himself had to be pulled back. We gradually increased his load over the pre season until he was able to play at box hill. Injured in the 2nd qtr in his first game at box hill. A couple of weeks. Injured in his 2nd game in the 3qtr a week. Finally getting whole games under his belt at box hill

 

[WWSD]

I would be very surprised if Saunders doesn’t play 1 or 2 games before the season finishes.

 

[MrPremiership]

He went too hard early in pre-season and injured himself had to be pulled back. We gradually increased his load over the pre season until he was able to play at box hill. Injured in the 2nd qtr in his first game at box hill. A couple of weeks. Injured in his 2nd game in the 3qtr a week. Finally getting whole games under his belt at box hill

Thanks for that T4P.

That's an unlucky run, poor bugger.

Great to see him get some minutes now.

 

[The Chad and I]

Looks very promising.
Has a lot of what we are missing.
Really goes hard and impacts the contest.
Uses the ball very well.

 

[threesixpio]

Wing or small forward I ask?

 

[Hawk Dork]

Wing or small forward I ask?

depends on tank
he has a footy brain and a few skills and speed though

 

[threesixpio]

depends on tank
he has a footy brain and a few skills and speed though

Yes alternate question was about his tank. Hope he develops one because his BH highlights this week reminded me of B Hill but with a bit more grunt. A winger who can hang out with small forwards and kick a few is a good thing

 

[dermott]

Yes alternate question was about his tank. Hope he develops one because his BH highlights this week reminded me of B Hill but with a bit more grunt. A winger who can hang out with small forwards and kick a few is a good thing

He was a SA champion schoolboy 800 m runner so he should have speed and endurance.

 

[Roger Rogerson]

Yes alternate question was about his tank. Hope he develops one because his BH highlights this week reminded me of B Hill but with a bit more grunt. A winger who can hang out with small forwards and kick a few is a good thing

Yep he looks a natural winger to me too. Had the same thought re Brad Hill but with a physical edge. If he plays well again next game he has got to be in the mix. Maybe not ready for a wing yet in terms of workload stay start as a fwd.

 

[Stratton24]

Yep he looks a natural winger to me too. Had the same thought re Brad Hill but with a physical edge. If he plays well again next game he has got to be in the mix. Maybe not ready for a wing yet in terms of workload stay start as a fwd.

Might be a while until VFL play again.

 

[Roger Rogerson]

Might be a while until VFL play again.

Yep who knows.

 

[threesixpio]

Might be a while until VFL play again.

He should use those two hours of daily exercise just running perhaps

 

[HomerJayS]

If Box Hill games are cancelled often and the Hawks season the way it’s been, give him a game or two in the ones. Same for a couple of other Hawk listed kids. Give then game time and a taste of AFL level footy.

 

[Brishawk]

There is a lot to like about this kid. So competitive and his pace is a real asset.

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

There is a lot to like about this kid. So competitive and his pace is a real asset.

He takes the game on.

It’s a massive need for us.

 

[flinchfree]

He takes the game on.

It’s a massive need for us.

100.
I really like the look of the kid, he's quick compact and has good vision downfield.
Add another 4kg of muscle on him and he's a pretty explosive unit who can impose himself into a contest as well as being that running option.
He definitely looks a likely type.

 

[MrPremiership]

Would like to see him in the seniors for a game or two this year

 

[DeafHawk]

Would like to see him in the seniors for a game or two this year

Will happen 100%