Welcome Welcome to Hawthorn : Nick 'the Wizard' Watson! Rising star Nom!

[grumbleguts]

Best thing about Wizard - will never need a spell

Or a hex key.

 

[CHUBBSS]

Interestingly think his brother and dad at the start of the video? (Might be wrong) both looked taller then him - wonder if a late spurt might happen.

Can’t believe how different our forward line looks in one year, the big scores are coming

 

[spudmaster]

A nice tribute from CGS congratulating him on his drafting.

 

[rei154]

Can't wait for him to have a 30cm growth spurt in the next couple years!

 

[Philhawk]

Imagine being Ginni and Wiz and being lucky enough to learn your craft under the likes of Breust, Wingard and Moore.

 

[peetoo]

Highest goal kicker? Back pocket then. I’ll see myself out…

A nice tribute from CGS congratulating him on his drafting.

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[Fleabane]

Really happy about this. Can't wait to see him play. Loved his reaction and it's great to welcome an unabashed pest! Welcome Nick!

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

 

[Simon Crawshay]

I’m thrilled. I miss having players I am genuinely excited to watch and my kids are a great age for the club to draft an exciting goal machine.

For the side itself we have reinvented the forward line this off season.

Been a massive shakeup of the forward line, no mistake about it.

Was definetly needed though as some of the lineups we went with down forward (especially when Lewis was injured early in the season) were actually so bad it was almost funny.

I personally don't mind selecting a small forward so high up. Classy, electric small forwards with natural goal sense win you big games.

Plenty of pressure now for spots in the forward line which is good as that hasn't been the case the last few years.

 

[kenneje]

The out and out most exciting player we've added to our list since Cyril.

I am so so so happy with this selection. We have added genuine starpower and elite talent to our forward line.

We finished the season with our forward line being the biggest area of concern.

Adding Watson, Gunston, Ginnivan and Chol to Lewis, Breust, Moore and MacDonald is a little bit nasty.

Cannot wait for round one. The Wiz plays.

 

[HawthornHawk]

Can someone post that photo of the Wiz in the hawks meeting last pre-season?

 

[SSSSSS]

Never in doubt.

 

[Hawker55]

Jesus christ, Tucky giving off Jimmy Page vibes.

 

[Davo-27]

Welcome the Wizard, I hope you kick many goals for the Mighty Fighting Hawks.

 

[TylerDurden]

Can someone post that photo of the Wiz in the hawks meeting last pre-season?

 

[DeafHawk]

Congratulations Wiz Look ahead with honest confident

 

[Dewnior]

Hopes his best mate Will Lorenz joins him tomorrow night


Welcome to the Hawks 'Wiz', may you have an unbelievable career in the brown and gold

 

[flashmanvc]

Who doesn't love a gun small forward? All the good sides have one.

On Pixel 8 Pro using BigFooty.com mobile app

 

[flashmanvc]

There's a (ironically, very big) difference between a forward who is small and a small forward.

On Pixel 8 Pro using BigFooty.com mobile app

 

[Hodgey 15]

Interestingly think his brother and dad at the start of the video? (Might be wrong) both looked taller then him - wonder if a late spurt might happen.

Can’t believe how different our forward line looks in one year, the big scores are coming

I was watching a podcast he was on and mentioned his father actually is 6'3.

 

[Adelaide Hawk]

I have to admit, I knew little about him, but looking at his highlights package makes me think we've got a good one. Looks a very likely type, good leg speed, well balanced, good read of the play, good goal sense, I'm looking forward to seeing him play.

 

[Simon Crawshay]

A link to a playlist with all my Wizard vids

Anyone else see Brent Harvey similarities in this footage (apart from the stature of course)?

Just like Harvey had the Wizard looks to have that natural balance that is a trademark of a great player (little bit of GAJ in there as well).

 

[cryptor]

Interestingly think his brother and dad at the start of the video? (Might be wrong) both looked taller then him - wonder if a late spurt might happen.

Can’t believe how different our forward line looks in one year, the big scores are coming

A guy I went to high school with would’ve been similar height to Watson at the end of year 12. Saw him a couple years later at the supermarket and he would’ve been about 6’2”. So it’s possible.

 

[Simon Crawshay]

A guy I went to high school with would’ve been similar height to Watson at the end of year 12. Saw him a couple years later at the supermarket and he would’ve been about 6’2”. So it’s possible.

Possible but unlikely Id say.

Most men stop growing by the time they are 18.

A few have growth spurts post 18 but it's rare.

 

[The Golden Glenferrie]

Possible but unlikely Id say.

Most men stop growing by the time they are 18.

A few have growth spurts post 18 but it's rare.

Unless you're Serong. Grows daily