Welcome Welcome to Hawthorn: Matt Hill! CatB rookie, ex-Storm

[Steven Tyler]

hilly82 prior to Matt choosing the Hawks did Sam Mitchell being the coach have any pull in his decision? I know Sam still has a great relationship with cousin Brad and even with the ongoing court drama with Cyril as well.

I thought Cyril didn’t have contact with any of his former teammates?

Hopefully he still gets in touch with Sam

 

[CD Xbow]

Sensational suff, Hilly, thanks for all the insight!

A few more to ask;
Is he good on both feet?
How good are his skills?
Does he take the game on with running bounces?
Runs in straight lines or good lateral vision?
How good are his evasive skills?
One touch grab/good mark?
Which player does he liken or aspire himself to? Or who would you liken him to?

Don't forget, check his teeth.

 

[Manila_Hawk]

Training watchers... Please keep an eye on this kid when training starts.

I'm keen to see how he goes.

 

[The Golden Glenferrie]

This is Matt aged 15 against the A Grade Men’s team.
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Reminds me of one of my favourite players, Gilbert Mcadam.

 

[matey]

Already has a nice kicking action with the ball drop …… wants to have a crack in the midfield

3.7K views · 137 reactions | Matt Hill discusses journey from Rugby League to AFL | "I've always wanted to come back and play footy" Hear from cross-code Rookie Matt Hill as he discusses his journey from Rugby League to AFL 🏉 | By Hawthorn Football

"I've always wanted to come back and play footy" Hear from cross-code Rookie Matt Hill as he discusses his journey from Rugby League to AFL 🏉

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[streetspirit]

As above,

Rugby turned AFL Rookie dons the Brown and Gold

Here from newly signed Category B Rookie, Matt Hill as he talks about his first day at Waverley.

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[matey]

Training watchers... Please keep an eye on this kid when training starts.

I'm keen to see how he goes.

When we picked up Matt and then saw some of the rugby league footage with the way he moves …… he is the first one l want to see over summer

 

[Ned Ryerson]

Love that he was playing centre most of this year. Would be great if he can make it as an outside midfielder if he has the tank for it - he certainly wouldn’t have the tag of only running one way with his background.

 

[CHUBBSS]

He is going to turn some heads, stiff arms at full pace, with the step, just needs to control the bounce and he will be hard to keep out of the team for long

 

[lethalselbow]

Is he the fastest, over 20 meters, on the list?

 

[Newmo89]

Is he the fastest, over 20 meters, on the list?

He looked quick in some short form running, but will be a work in progress with his endurance running capacity.

 

[KermitJagger]

As above,

Rugby turned AFL Rookie dons the Brown and Gold

Here from newly signed Category B Rookie, Matt Hill as he talks about his first day at Waverley.

www.hawthornfc.com.au

I know the Indigenous footy families are all quite linked, but Hill, Garlett and Kickett is as good a stock as it gets - except maybe Long and Rioli!

 

[The Chad and I]

I know the Indigenous footy families are all quite linked, but Hill, Garlett and Kickett is as good a stock as it gets - except maybe Long and Rioli!

Is Franklin related to either clan in any way?

 

[HawthornHawk]

Is Franklin related to either clan in any way?

His Mum is a Kickett

 

[Bedi]

This is Matt aged 15 against the A Grade Men’s team.
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Seriously classy goal for a 15 year old! Very exciting to see how he goes playing AFL again

 

[CHUBBSS]

Our first round draft pick this year

 

[hilly82]

I know the Indigenous footy families are all quite linked, but Hill, Garlett and Kickett is as good a stock as it gets - except maybe Long and Rioli!

Buddy Franklin is off the same lineage with his Garlett and Kickett families on Buddys mothers side so I'd say possibly the highest of pedigree.. only my inside perspective though.. Many more Noongar AFL past players carry the same links and have the rich pedigree also.

 

[hilly82]

Is Franklin related to either clan in any way?

Buddy Franklin is Matts uncle on the Kickett side.

 

[Pinoy Hawk]

Got the arms and the killer smile.

 

[Yardie]

Buddy Franklin is off the same lineage with his Garlett and Kickett families on Buddys mothers side so I'd say possibly the highest of pedigree.. only my inside perspective though.. Many more Noongar AFL past players carry the same links and have the rich pedigree also.

As much as I hate South Fremantle (East Freo boy here), Stephen Michael was something special as well.

 

[eldorado]

20 years old, years of physical/body conditioning in a professional set-up, played many years as a junior, extreme pace and athleticism...


There is such massive upside here for such a speculative list space...

 

[Randy Campbell]

20 years old, years of physical/body conditioning in a professional set-up, played many years as a junior, extreme pace and athleticism...


There is such massive upside here for such a speculative list space...

I wonder if donations made to the Storm youth development program, be counted in the soft cap?

 

[Satchel]

I have to say I am excited by this kid

 

[threesixpio]

I have to say I am excited by this kid

Round one isn’t that right eldorado ?

 

[Dewyyyyy]

Imagine being a half back trying to run out of defensive 50 to only look back and you’ve got the Wiz and Hilly at your hills you’d be crapping your dacks.