Welcome Welcome to Hawthorn: Karl Amon!

[Hawks1994]

When he has the ball in hand, you almost know he will create something positive

Has done a really great job so far and will only shine brighter once the rest of our young brigade matures a bit more

 

[TFFM]

I think kudos to this guy on his first half of the season.

He's been great cool head for our young team.

And his kicking and decision-making have been well suited to our game style.

 

[Wingnut19]

That kick to McDonald out of defense at the end won us the game.

 

[HairyO]

I think kudos to this guy on his first half of the season.

He's been great cool head for our young team.

And his kicking and decision-making have been well suited to our game style.

He is such a clever user of the ball. Incredible vision and so quick to make his mind up.

Im sure he is feeling a lot happier with his decision than a few weeks ago. Really is an important part of our team.

 

[The Jet From Poowong]

He is worth the money we are paying him and then some more. If you compare his output already to some other free agents and their mooted salaries, we struck gold.

 

[SSSSSS]

Really interesting article for the stat nerds - It's an age-old question: What makes a good kick in the AFL?.

Amon is up there among the best kicks in the game. A very threatening kick while also having a high retention rating. Definitely passes the eye test.

 

[Brant]

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Really interesting article for the stat nerds - It's an age-old question: What makes a good kick in the AFL?.

Amon is up there among the best kicks in the game. A very threatening kick while also having a high retention rating. Definitely passes the eye test.

Andrew Brayshaw about to have his Kick License revoked & be restricted to 'Handball Only' for the remainder of the season.

 

[Ned Ryerson]

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Really interesting article for the stat nerds - It's an age-old question: What makes a good kick in the AFL?.

Amon is up there among the best kicks in the game. A very threatening kick while also having a high retention rating. Definitely passes the eye test.

I made the mistake of looking at Instagram/Twitter comments a few weeks back and there were multiple comments questioning what Amon was bringing to the side. I found it really odd as I thought he was probably one of our most consistent players all year and was absolutely at home on the wing for us. Stats might be slightly down on previous years but I think once our results improve over the coming years he will be a key part of that.

 

[tommyk72]

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Really interesting article for the stat nerds - It's an age-old question: What makes a good kick in the AFL?.

Amon is up there among the best kicks in the game. A very threatening kick while also having a high retention rating. Definitely passes the eye test.

I take it that Lloyd Meek is off the graph to the bottom left given the stats one of our posters shared earlier in the week!

 

[humid hawk]

Did anyone notice that silky sidestep Amon made at the start of the 3rd quarter? Set up a chain leading to a shot on goal by Lewis. Superb.

(Same chain had Brockys speccie and Bruests corky, so it was quite eventful)

 

[MrPremiership]

Is quietly putting together a very solid year

 

[lyger]

Played a great game today. Not getting much plaudits in the media but is putting together a very solid year.

 

[The Jet From Poowong]

Played a great game today. Not getting much plaudits in the media but is putting together a very solid year.

Has been a great pick up and today was one of his best games in our colours. Effortlessly kicks it 50 and very reliable

 

[bigmaxi]

Played a great game today. Not getting much plaudits in the media but is putting together a very solid year.

Love that he slotted one , could easily be a 20 possession goal a game player. Excellent pick up.

 

[tommyk72]

How good was that goal. Was watching on my phone, but thought he was close to 55-60 out when he kicked it, and it flew threw effortlessly.

I read earlier in the year that he'd had a quadruple double including 10 tackles. Would love to see that level of tackling pressure from him.

 

[dermott]

If I was a forward, Amon and Sicily are the guys I would love kicking to me. Elite disposal is something we need more of.

 

[TylerDurden]

Was his best game for us.

 

[MrPremiership]

4 years at 550-600k looking better all the time.

Cost us nothing to acquire too.

 

[AussieToffee15]

4 years at 550-600k looking better all the time.

Cost us nothing to acquire too.

And I imagine he is getting paid 750kish this year. Front loaded while we can pay.

 

[Jazzfan]

Split his time between wing and half-back yesterday.

 

[CHUBBSS]

Split his time between wing and half-back yesterday.

Yup Looked a bit like the Brad hill roll but also looked like we tried to bring him into the game more and rightfully so

 

[SSSSSS]

Tore North a new one.

 

[TylerDurden]

Ranked 11 in the comp for metres gained.

 

[Flukey!]

Good read.

Through the lens: New Hawk looking at big picture after fresh start

Before Karl Amon pursues his passion for photography, he is bullish on helping the Hawks on their rise back to the top

www.afl.com.au

 

[lyger]

Good read.

Through the lens: New Hawk looking at big picture after fresh start

Before Karl Amon pursues his passion for photography, he is bullish on helping the Hawks on their rise back to the top

www.afl.com.au

Good to see Karl getting some recognition.

Something that clearly came through was our coach - he’s got everyone sharing the vision and on the same page and wanting to play for him.

Augurs well for future recruits and hopefully more quality free agents.