Player Watch Welcome to Hawthorn pick 13: Will Day 2023 PCM!

[Howe Amazing]

So clean and can kick on either foot, let’s hope he won’t just be a half back flanker. Him and Scrimshaw need to be given a chance to prove themselves in midfield

 

[KermitJagger]

I had hoped we'd nab him as a Kade Simpson replacement as I think his frame and game style were a lot like Simmos in his ability to read the play and hardness for a lighter frame.

Probably the best comparison I can think of in the current AFL based on frame, bravery and the way that they play.

A positive is that he has a bigger frame to fill out than Simmo, and has easily had a better first few games

 

[Nastyfish]

I wonder what position he will end up playing?

Reckon he can run the wing?

 

[Judd2Sewell]

Reckon he can run the wing?

That's my hope

 

[TylerDurden]

Probably the best comparison I can think of in the current AFL based on frame, bravery and the way that they play.

A positive is that he has a bigger frame to fill out than Simmo, and has easily had a better first few games

Thats why i see Whitfield. They move the same.

 

[Gralin]

Thats why i see Whitfield. They move the same.

He was pretty massive when drafted though

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

The kids a gun. Was our best player again today, for how he played and took the game on.*

* not for stats

 

[WWSD]

I want to see Day on the wing next year alongside Downie.

 

[Hodgey 15]

I have to pinch myself everytime I see this kid out there. He's such an exceptional decision maker and skilled young footballer.
I'm sure he may get a break at some point this season but can't see him actually getting dropped because of form.
Fantastic pick up Hawthorn Footy Club. His granddad would be very proud.

 

[Billyc]

Looks a real talent. With Sicily Day Impey and Scrimshaw, half back is the one part of the ground we look good for the next 6-7 years.

 

[Bugs1977]

I want to see Day on the wing next year alongside Downie.

With Impey, Frost and Scrim off of the half back line. Those 3 guys linking up with Day and Downie on the wings could very well be how we line up sooner rather than later.

 

[Milkshaker]

I put my hand up, I was very keen for Kemp and knew nothing about Day.

I will to. I felt we were playing for a flag and another big bodied goal scoring mid would be the way to go after missing out on Cogs (this is still a requirement).

 

[PenAndPaper]

Such a similar player to Birchall, absolutely love this pickup.

Uses it well, goes in hard, decent height & looks to be better overhead than Birchall.

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

Such a similar player to Birchall, absolutely love this pickup.

Uses it well, goes in hard, decent height & looks to be better overhead than Birchall.

I reckon he’s actually more Fyfe than Birchall. Fingers crossed.

 

[westhawk]

Is going to be a gun. Would really like to see him up on a wing for a stint. I was escorting them through Perth Airport the other night and he is taller than I thought aswell. Really polite young man aswell.

 

[MrPremiership]

Is going to be a gun. Would really like to see him up on a wing for a stint. I was escorting them through Perth Airport the other night and he is taller than I thought aswell. Really polite young man aswell.

187cm apparently. Taller than JOM, Mitchell and Worpel.

Are we the only side without "tall" mids? Maginness 189cm

 

[Gralin]

187cm apparently. Taller than JOM, Mitchell and Worpel.

Are we the only side without "tall" mids? Maginness 189cm

Howe at 191 would be our tallest if he was fit and playing
As it stands Hendo and Smith share that honor at 188

 

[MrPremiership]

Howe at 191 would be our tallest if he was fit and playing
As it stands Hendo and Smith share that honor at 188

So, Howe aside, our tallest mids are our wingers?

Will be nice to see Howe back in the side

 

[Gralin]

So, Howe aside, our tallest mids are our wingers?

Will be nice to see Howe back in the side

I think the issues in the middle go beyond size.

Day and Finn if they became successful mids could certainly change the dynamic, Day would bring some much needed foot skills into the mix.

Lachie Neal at Brisbane is proof you don't have to be big to be effective in the middle. McLuggage is probably Brisbane biggest mid at 187 yeah?

I think our issues are we have two many similar style mids and our setup is really stagnant

 

[MrPremiership]

I think the issues in the middle go beyond size.

Day and Finn if they became successful mids could certainly change the dynamic, Day would bring some much needed foot skills into the mix.

Lachie Neal at Brisbane is proof you don't have to be big to be effective in the middle. McLuggage is probably Brisbane biggest mid at 187 yeah?

I think our issues are we have two many similar style mids and our setup is really stagnant

I think part of it is our set up at stoppages. We constantly seem to get sucked in to the stoppage, leaving oppo mids on the outside. This creates 2 problems:

1. If we win the stoppage, our mids are surrounded by oppo and can't exit. This makes for a rushed kick forward. Dirty exits most often create turnovers.
2. If we lose the stoppage, the oppo mids are clear or goal side, and can break away from the stoppage, allowing for an easy next kick.

 

[Gralin]

I think part of it is our set up at stoppages. We constantly seem to get sucked in to the stoppage, leaving oppo mids on the outside. This creates 2 problems:

1. If we win the stoppage, our mids are surrounded by oppo and can't exit. This makes for a rushed kick forward. Dirty exits most often create turnovers.
2. If we lose the stoppage, the oppo mids are clear or goal side, and can break away from the stoppage, allowing for an easy next kick.

If Day could be a first receiver in the future that would make a massive difference. He's shown some good smarts about getting to dangerous spots and he can hit a target.

 

[HawthornHawk]

I think part of it is our set up at stoppages. We constantly seem to get sucked in to the stoppage, leaving oppo mids on the outside. This creates 2 problems:

1. If we win the stoppage, our mids are surrounded by oppo and can't exit. This makes for a rushed kick forward. Dirty exits most often create turnovers.
2. If we lose the stoppage, the oppo mids are clear or goal side, and can break away from the stoppage, allowing for an easy next kick.

We suffered these problems last year until Chad went into the middle. What is his % of game time in the midfield at present?

 

[Halways]

187cm apparently. Taller than JOM, Mitchell and Worpel.

Are we the only side without "tall" mids? Maginness 189cm

Day’s grown currently 189/190


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[MrPremiership]

We suffered these problems last year until Chad went into the middle. What is his % of game time in the midfield at present?

Since Breust has been injured, Wingard is averaging 2 centre bounces a game....out of 14 or 15.....so pretty low

 

[Judd2Sewell]

I reckon he’s actually more Fyfe than Birchall. Fingers crossed.

Birchall was one of the best kicks in the league, and was brilliant at setting up play and moving it forward - which are skills that Day shares with him.

But Birchall was never strong in the air, which is something that Day seems to be.