Welcome Welcome to Hawthorn : Massimo D’Ambrosio

[threesixpio]

I was talking about him to a couple of Bomber friends. They said his defence is questionable but he is an attacking weapon.

Makes you wonder why they played him in defence.... Mitchell is excellent at playing players where their strengths can be maximised and their deficiencies can be minimised.

So to me, it feels like he is made for a wing, I wonder how his tank is.

Sounds so much like Suckers

 

[Manila_Hawk]

I really think this guy will be a weapon for us.

Long pinpoint kicks. I'm excited.

 

[MrPremiership]

Welcome MDA

I'm not sure I understand his recruitment, but the acquision price was very low so it's almost a free throw at the stumps.

I don't think he has enough tools to make it as a HBF, so it's only really going to be as a winger

 

[JZedd]

No, only Coke.

I needed a good laugh

 

[Philhawk]

Does he have the pace to play on the wing?

 

[Dewyyyyy]

Does he have the pace to play on the wing?

He’s very quick. People can stop asking about his pace.

 

[SSSSSS]

I wouldn't say he's quick from my viewing. He's not slow either.

If he was 'very quick' and could kick as well he does he would be playing senior footy.

He has some clear strengths and some deficiencies.

 

[TylerDurden]

Thread amendment pls mods. Only 1 "S" in his surname. Thx.

 

[Dewyyyyy]

I wouldn't say he's quick from my viewing. He's not slow either.

If he was 'very quick' and could kick as well he does he would be playing senior footy.

He has some clear strengths and some deficiencies.

His deficiencies are his lack of defensive ability. Both at the contest but in general play with his running.

He is quick with good skills, bramble but more skilful and less mature.

 

[eldorado]

Thread amendment pls mods. Only 1 "S" in his surname. Thx.

Noted and ammended.

 

[Roger Rogerson]

He’s very quick. People can stop asking about his pace.

I’ve heard people say he is slow. What are you basing your view on?

 

[Dewyyyyy]

I’ve heard people say he is slow. What are you basing your view on?

Watching him play U18s, VFL & AFL. I can’t see how he could be viewed as slow. Maybe they believe slow reactions? Or slow something. But it isn’t his leg speed.

He’s a slightly built outside running player.

 

[marklar]

Good to see Duke's positive comments about him already, if he has an equal level of impact as someone like Matt Suckling we should be happy.

 

[CHUBBSS]

Good to see Duke's positive comments about him already, if he has an equal level of impact as someone like Matt Suckling we should be happy.

He was shocked how good it was, with that weapon I can see why Hardwick is being tried forward and he can always roll back. And if we could find another 10/15 goals from a defensive forward.

Massimo will offer a lot of drive if we can find some separation

 

[MrPremiership]

Mass any good defensively though?


That's important for a defender, no?

 

[Brant]

Mass any good defensively though?


That's important for a defender, no?

Pretty confident he'll play forward (HFF) or Wing (at worst), not HBF.

*I've not paid attention but have never seen anyone label him 'good defensively'.

 

[theiaofseed]

Mass any good defensively though?


That's important for a defender, no?

He's placing Amon on wing or the very least joining him.

 

[Brishawk]

Mass any good defensively though?


That's important for a defender, no?

Hard to tell given the way essendon play.

 

[Blackhawk42]

Not sure I have him in our best 22 yet, but he'd be an early chance if injury befalls an Amon or Impey type.

Certainly very keen to see that weapon of a left boot in action.

 

[HawthornHawk]

Had no idea he was only 20, lot of upside here

 

[hardway]

If he can do what Brett Guerra was able to do by foot , he would be a excellent pick up.

 

[KermitJagger]

Not sure I have him in our best 22 yet, but he'd be an early chance if injury befalls an Amon or Impey type.

Certainly very keen to see that weapon of a left boot in action.

I'm comfortable in saying that I have no idea either way with Massimo. He's someone for whom I'll genuinely need to see the pre-season form.

 

[hawkman]

Mass any good defensively though?


That's important for a defender, no?

Suckling wasn't that good defensively. He did alright

 

[Judd2Sewell]

Suckling wasn't that good defensively. He did alright

He also had one of the best backlines ever alongside him in Lake, Hodge, Burgoyne, Gibson, Birchall, etc.

 

[Mr Meeseeks]

Suckling wasn't that good defensively. He did alright

Good point. Suckling is a great comparison.

Massimo has the tools to become an offensive weapon, like Suckling was.

Mitchell and co have been great at finding players' strengths and maximising them, I'm looking forward to seeing what they can do with that left boot.