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[Hawker55]

Barrass to CHF?

Roughy to CHB?

 

[cryptor]

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[Alite]

Tom Barrass

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Tom Barrass

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29

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96kg

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I am not a fan of the length of the contract ... but Barrass IS a fan of the contract and so came to the Hawks (and maybe for another reason).
I understand that this is the cost of getting in a contracted player, but was he worth it? Why Barrass?

My armchair analysis is this:
I don't see the acquisition of Tom Barrass

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Tom Barrass

Age

29

Ht

197cm

Wt

96kg

Pos.

Def

Career

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12.2

3star

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8.8

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3.4

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6.1

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0.9

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158.5

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10.1

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8.0

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as a defensive move. Unlike Sic, he is not great 1-on-1 (He was top five in 1v1 losses last year) .... instead, I think he has been brought in for attack from defence.

Consider Tom Barrass

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Tom Barrass

Age

29

Ht

197cm

Wt

96kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

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12.2

3star

K

8.8

3star

HB

3.4

3star

M

6.1

5star

T

0.9

3star

MG

158.5

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10.1

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K

8.0

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2.1

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M

5.6

5star

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0.3

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MG

139.6

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11.4

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7.2

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4.2

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5.2

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0.4

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MG

160.0

3star

, put beside any of Scrim, Sic, Battle, Hardwick, Weddle and even Frost and CJ, and there is marking power like no other team in the comp. Melbourne rely on 2 or 3 players as interceptors (May, Lever and sometimes petty) the hawks will have 7 interceptors.

The Hawks are not looking to defend with Battle and Barrass, they are looking to REBOUND off intercept marks.

There may be a few unique players (Hogan ... and a few emerging players) that will win a 1v1s to kick a goal or 3 against us. But the intent is that our marking backs will create more goals than they lose to unique players.

Our backline is about to become our strength, not for their defending, but for their attaching.

Now Add that to our attacking technique, which a commentator ... I don't remember who .... said, "You cannot defend it".

The Hawks are going full on Attack!

And I cannot wait for next year.

 

[Roddy]

I wonder how a deep, thoughtful bloke like that's going to go in the happy-go-lucky, celebratory 'hokball' culture like ours?

Of course, it takes many different types of player and personality to make a premiership side....

 

[cryptor]

I wonder how a deep, thoughtful bloke like that's going to go in the happy-go-lucky, celebratory 'hokball' culture like ours?

Of course, it take many different types of player and personality to make a premiership side....

He’ll probably deal with it the same way all the other guys 25+ have. Bemused but accepting as long as everyone remains focused on the prize.

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

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I was about to post the same thing!

 

[Manila_Hawk]

He speaks so well.

I love the very last bit of the video.

John Kennedy overseeing the whole thing.

 

[lyger]

Looks like a fully grown man version of Will McCabe

Hair apparent

 

[theiaofseed]

I wonder how a deep, thoughtful bloke like that's going to go in the happy-go-lucky, celebratory 'hokball' culture like ours?

Of course, it takes many different types of player and personality to make a premiership side....

Could easily be describing Sam Mitchell

 

[Alite]

Said it before and will again, his articulation is unmatched, super smart person generally but even as much so with his football. Will definitely go into coaching I feel, and can learn from one of the best in Sam Mitchell.

Fair Comment. I do not know if it is true but if Barrass is a good communicator who could become a coach, then the Hawks will be improved with him in our backline.

Much like Brisbane was improved with Hodge in their backline.

 

[Fleabane]

He’ll probably deal with it the same way all the other guys 25+ have. Bemused but accepting as long as everyone remains focused on the prize.

Exactly. Hokball is a bit of a media construct anyway. Sure there's a real sense of fun and we've built a very entertaining brand of footy - which one senses all the players, including the older ones, are energised by - but it's noticeable how hard the team works during games and at training. Everyone seems to be on the same page as far as the really essential stuff goes about where we're headed and how to get there.

 

[CHUBBSS]

Exactly. Hokball is a bit of a media construct anyway. Sure there's a real sense of fun and we've built a very entertaining brand of footy - which one senses all the players, including the older ones, are energised by - but it's noticeable how hard the team works during games and at training. Everyone seems to be on the same page as far as the really essential stuff goes about where we're headed and how to get there.

Hokball is the matrix

 

[HawksILove]

I must say he looks fantastic in the Brown and Gold

 

[kirbatron]

he is a joy to listen too. that soothing voice is only matched by his soothing spoils

 

[Xtreme]

Needs a haircut ASAP

 

[Slainte]

I wonder how a deep, thoughtful bloke like that's going to go in the happy-go-lucky, celebratory 'hokball' culture like ours?

Of course, it takes many different types of player and personality to make a premiership side....

We have our share of deep, thoughtful types - Ward, Mackenzie and Nash come to mind but there are bound to be others Impey and Amon perhaps. Nothing wrong with a mix of extroverts and quieter souls.

 

[Roddy]

Needs a haircut ASAP

If he comes in and plays somewhere near his peak, he can let his hair grow down to his arse and dye it bright pink for all I care.

 

[Roddy]

We have our share of deep, thoughtful types - Ward, Mackenzie and Nash come to mind but there are bound to be others Impey and Amon perhaps. Nothing wrong with a mix of extroverts and quieter souls.

So you agree with my latter sentence?

 

[Tall Tales and True]

He's 'deep' & 'thoughtful' to another level; just listen to the Dylan Buckley

Dylan Buckley

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podcast, consider the degree in Chemistry & Philosophy, note the 98 ATAR.

He's a serious dude, all right, & he can play!

On SM-S916B using BigFooty.com mobile app

 

[Slainte]

So you agree with my latter sentence?

I do - it was your first sentence that I was responding to as it rather suggested he might struggle to find kindred spirits.

 

[threesixpio]

I want to be just like Tom B when I grow up but chances of that ever happening are low at the ripe old age of 49

 

[Ned Ryerson]

Needs a haircut ASAP

 

[Brucie Buffer]

Good to see Mark McKenzie helping him get settled by putting him onto his barber

 

[Yardie]

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[The Golden Glenferrie]

Great to have someone who is a legit one grab, contested beast.

Business down the back, party up front