Welcome Welcome to Hawthorn : Lloyd Meek

[humid hawk]

If there was a Mr Universe competition held for rucks the podium would be as follows:

1st place: Lloyd Meek
2nd place: Lloyd Meek
3rd place: Lloyd Meek

Absolute unit. Actually, I reckon he could enter his left leg only and still win!

 

[HappyHawk_1]

If there was a Mr Universe competition held for rucks the podium would be as follows:

1st place: Lloyd Meek
2nd place: Lloyd Meek
3rd place: Lloyd Meek

Absolute unit. Actually, I reckon he could enter his left leg only and still win!

This post and much of the media commentary:



My reaction:

 

[peetoo]

Very healthy ruck stocks now. Box hill played three. Reeves did get stomped on though

 

[CHUBBSS]

Games like Geelong will teach him how hard/unsociable he needs to be when the midfield is under pressure

 

[mustang]

Games like Geelong will teach him how hard/unsociable he needs to be when the midfield is under pressure

Get him to watch old DVD’s of Robbie Campbell

 

[SammyC]

I think that’s it - in time we need him to develop into the bloke that sets the tone in physicality and aggression in the ruck and around the stoppages. Nash, Newk and Worpel too.

I’d say all except worpel failed to meet that standard. But they are young and relatively inexperienced and will no doubt get better.

 

[mustang]

I think that’s it - in time we need him to develop into the bloke that sets the tone in physicality and aggression in the ruck and around the stoppages. Nash, Newk and Worpel too.

I’d say all except worpel failed to meet that standard. But they are young and relatively inexperienced and will no doubt get better.

Agree I don’t get the same unsociable vibe about this side that I got from a developing 08 side yet I’m hoping it develops.

 

[Philhawk]

BIG BOY MEEKAVOY

 

[SSSSSS]

One of the most dominant ruck displays I've seen from a Hawk in a looooong time.

Apart from Jackson's 5 minute burst in the 3rd quarter Meek spanked him.

 

[Billyc]

He's a top 3-4 ruck in the league at the moment. Been transformative for this team.

Keep up current form and with Gawn now injured, he’d be a sneaky chance for AA on the bench (Grundy clear front runner for the ruck spot now)

 

[Hawkas1988]

I mentioned in the Gameday thread Jackson was all over him in the 3rd. Man did he make me eat my words.

Meek simply dominated that last quarter. What a great game by the big fella.

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[Simon Crawshay]

Wouldn’t be without a sneaky chance in the PCM this year as well, he’s been super consistent.

Been the best year from a Hawks ruck since I don’t know when, maybe back when Salmon was dominating in the early 2000s (I’m not counting Big Boys body if work as I always thought he was more of a classic utility than a pure ruckman).

 

[Stard Picket]

He could become the games best big man in the coming years, still only young in ruck years.

 

[dermott]

Meek’s tap to Newcombe in the last quarter was what taps to advantage are all about. A joy to behold.

 

[kazzooka]

Meek’s tap to Newcombe in the last quarter was what taps to advantage are all about. A joy to behold.

Do the stats deem that a goal assist/score involvement or is it just a hit out to advantage?

Because at least half of that goal probably more was due to Meek's hit out.

 

[OnTheRocks]

Geez the big fella gives his all on the field, he just wants to be the #1 ruck & gets involved in all parts of the play. He got out worked against 2 very mobile opponents last week & absolutely came back hard against his old side & a very good player in Jackson, yesterday. He's having a massive influence on how our team plays & wins.
Stoked for him

 

[TylerDurden]

Darcy Cameron

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Darcy Cameron

Age

29

Ht

204cm

Wt

103kg

Pos.

Ruck

Career

Season

Last 5

D

6.0

1star

K

3.3

1star

HB

2.7

2star

CL

0.3

2star

HO

5.3

5star

D

7.5

2star

K

4.5

2star

HB

3.0

2star

CL

0.5

3star

HO

3.5

5star

D

6.0

2star

K

3.3

2star

HB

2.7

3star

CL

0.3

2star

HO

5.3

5star

had the better of him last time. Huge test this week.

 

[tommyk72]

Darcy Cameron

14

Darcy Cameron

Age

29

Ht

204cm

Wt

103kg

Pos.

Ruck

Career

Season

Last 5

D

6.0

1star

K

3.3

1star

HB

2.7

2star

CL

0.3

2star

HO

5.3

5star

D

7.5

2star

K

4.5

2star

HB

3.0

2star

CL

0.5

3star

HO

3.5

5star

D

6.0

2star

K

3.3

2star

HB

2.7

3star

CL

0.3

2star

HO

5.3

5star

had the better of him last time. Huge test this week.

Hope he’s had this circled in the calendar for a while.

 

[Simon_Nesbit]

Darcy Cameron had the better of him last time. Huge test this week.

Lets be honest here, most AFL ruckmen had had the better of Meek the last time they played him before this season.

His growth as #1 has been as rapid as it was surprising. His tap-work may not be as dominant as Ned, but it's 1000x better than it was, and is no longer a weakness.

 

[TylerDurden]

Lets be honest here, most AFL ruckmen had had the better of Meek the last time they played him before this season.

His growth as #1 has been as rapid as it was surprising. His tap-work may not be as dominant as Ned, but it's 1000x better than it was, and is no longer a weakness.

I'm talking Gather round this year.

 

[Billyc]

Gets a nice write up here

Nine things we learned: Swan can play key role in flag push

Luke Parker has a big role to play for the Swans, a young Dog relished more responsibility, plus more round 18 lessons

www.afl.com.au

 

[StillAtLarge]

The phone call that meant so much to flying Hawks ruck

Lloyd Meek is finally getting his opportunities with the Hawks and the ruckman spoke to AFL.com.au's Nathan Schmook

www.afl.com.au

 

[BobHawk]

Been a major reason for the turnaround. His presence, competitiveness and hard work around the ground has set an example for the team. Reckon he will poll very well in the B&F.

 

[Mr Meeseeks]

His tap work for the first two goals on Sat was next level.

Obviously the second one to Bruest over the top was pure sex, but watch him at the throw in for Worpel's opening goal. Meek beat Cameron and taps it into space right as Newcombe just burns off Crisp then gets it off to Worpel all alone.
Beautiful set play that was set up by a deft tap

Such a huge part of this team

 

[Fleabane]

The phone call that meant so much to flying Hawks ruck

Lloyd Meek is finally getting his opportunities with the Hawks and the ruckman spoke to AFL.com.au's Nathan Schmook

www.afl.com.au

Thanks. Very interesting article. Very pleased for him (and us) that's he's finally got his chance to be a number 1 ruckman and making it count.