Welcome Welcome to Hawthorn: Noah Mraz!

[Noel Gallagher]

I wouldn't count McCabe out just yet

great reminder!

 

[flinchfree]

He is likely type who covers the ground really well and is a competitor. He reads the play well and has a good pair of hands and can actually get off the ground to take a mark. Nearly took a hanger in a pack the other day at training. He looks like he has a body that can put on weight and muscle. He would be an imposing figure in 3 to 4 years given what he has done already since start of this year.

Mmmh, coach's pick.

It's what stood out for me too from the highlights before draft. Just arrives hard and high, crashes if needed, plucks when possible, doesn't want to leave that leather behind.
Looks quickly for the quick offloading kick and handball, doesn't need to stop and survey and think too hard or be scared of missing.
Unlike some here, don't mind his footskills.

Looks a ripper.

 

[Bugs1977]

Yep, we drafted one literally just last year! And Blanck a year or two before that.

Geez when you consider we'll be trying to fit any combination of Sicily, Hardwick, Barrass, Battle, Scrim, Frosty, Impey + Amon in our backline and then have Mraz, Serong, Blanck, McCabe + Ryan developing nicely at Box Hill the club is in an extremely good place in that side of the field.

It's crazy to think that we're only 3-4 years removed of having a backline containing Kyle Hartigan, Daniel Howe, Lachie Bramble and Tim O'Brien. Oh how times have changed.

 

[bigmaxi]

Just wanted to share a little love for Noah, some high praise from Zane.

Noah Mraz (13 disposals, three intercept possessions)


“Tough bugger, geez he was tough on the day. Unfortunately, got a little gash on his head, came off, would have looked nasty for the people there, but he was able to get back on the ground and really compete. He took a really crucial mark late in the game. He's going to be a player, he's just got to continue to be really consistent with all these contests now, not sort of win one or half one and then lose the next two and then win the next one. We want a real mentality of hard to play against with our backs, and he's able to do that at times but with any young draftee, it's just about consistency with them in that area.”

Going to be fun to watch him grow into his game.

 

[tl92]

Just wanted to share a little love for Noah, some high praise from Zane.

Noah Mraz (13 disposals, three intercept possessions)


“Tough bugger, geez he was tough on the day. Unfortunately, got a little gash on his head, came off, would have looked nasty for the people there, but he was able to get back on the ground and really compete. He took a really crucial mark late in the game. He's going to be a player, he's just got to continue to be really consistent with all these contests now, not sort of win one or half one and then lose the next two and then win the next one. We want a real mentality of hard to play against with our backs, and he's able to do that at times but with any young draftee, it's just about consistency with them in that area.”

Going to be fun to watch him grow into his game.

Wow. I feel like Zane can be a tough critic at times too. Sounds promising.

 

[TheFourPillars]

This kid is a real competitor. I like the cut of his jib. He is a bit inconsistent but he will grow into a real good or even great defender

 

[mustang]

Hopefully is a long term CHB or FB need to draft another tall this year so they can develop together, if McCabe is being developed as a forward.

 

[The Chad and I]

Just wanted to share a little love for Noah, some high praise from Zane.

Noah Mraz (13 disposals, three intercept possessions)


“Tough bugger, geez he was tough on the day. Unfortunately, got a little gash on his head, came off, would have looked nasty for the people there, but he was able to get back on the ground and really compete. He took a really crucial mark late in the game. He's going to be a player, he's just got to continue to be really consistent with all these contests now, not sort of win one or half one and then lose the next two and then win the next one. We want a real mentality of hard to play against with our backs, and he's able to do that at times but with any young draftee, it's just about consistency with them in that area.”

Going to be fun to watch him grow into his game.

His draft highlights:

• Athletic and very competitive.
• Aggressive with the ball too.

He's the type of player who will not "accept what is happening out there".

 

[smish]

Wow. I feel like Zane can be a tough critic at times too. Sounds promising.

He definitely gave old mate Denver a few clips

 

[matey]

Such a beautiful mover for his size and looks good in the air and a competitor. Looking forward to this kids development.

 

[VandoHawk]

Watched him go back with the flight multiple times. Certainly has courage and good mobility for a key defender.

Core strength and kicking action needs work. He does have a frame that can put on size.

Exciting prospect but will take a while.

 

[ahhhhhh]

Watched him go back with the flight multiple times. Certainly has courage and good mobility for a key defender.

Core strength and kicking action needs work. He does have a frame that can put on size.

Exciting prospect but will take a while.

Hopefully ready once Barrass retires.

 

[The Jet From Poowong]

Watched him go back with the flight multiple times. Certainly has courage and good mobility for a key defender.

Core strength and kicking action needs work. He does have a frame that can put on size.

Exciting prospect but will take a while.

Haven not seen much of him live but from small snippets he reminds a little of the Freo captain. A little ungainly kick, quick and courageous. Would that be a fair comparison in terms of his style.

 

[Sirlemsip]

Hopefully ready once Barrass retires.

Even if he's not quite ready then, Blanck can fill the gap.

 

[FB19]

Even if he's not quite ready then, Blanck can fill the gap.

I think that’s a long way off I’m not sure they will hang around that long. I’m tipping Mraz as a smoky to be the next Sam Taylor I’m hoping in time he eases the pain of missing out on Connor Osullivan to the cats

 

[Larry G!]

watched him at training - where they focussed on his run and his jumping. This guy is going to be a great CHB or FB. Has the leap, competed with Meek so is strong.

 

[Howe Amazing]

Watching BH Noah looks the goods!

 

[The Golden Glenferrie]

Watching BH Noah looks the goods!

 

[theiaofseed]

So impressed with his past 2 weeks, was the best defender the ground on the weekend.

 

[The Golden Glenferrie]

So impressed with his past 2 weeks, was the best defender the ground on the weekend.

 

[TylerDurden]

 

[Simon Crawshay]

The club obviously rates this kid and wanted to lock him away.

He's an excellent size for a modern CHB and has the athletic tools.

 

[KermitJagger]

Massive vote of confidence here

 

[stevehawkington]

Jason or Noah?

 

[Baz_hawk]

Jason or Noah?

They might want to check the signature and make sure they signed the right bloke.