Welcome Welcome to the HFC - Josh Battle!

[Dixie Flatline]

 

[Bugs1977]

Get that man a hawks jersey and a kanga statue!

That was quick

 

[cryptor]

Nice to get the free agent we've been linked to all year.

Karl Amon

10

Karl Amon

Age

29

Ht

181cm

Wt

71kg

Pos.

D/M

Career

Season

Last 5

D

16.6

4star

K

9.7

4star

HB

6.8

4star

M

3.4

3star

T

2.6

4star

MG

294.5

4star

D

21.0

5star

K

15.0

5star

HB

6.0

3star

M

6.0

5star

T

2.0

3star

D

10.4

3star

K

6.8

3star

HB

3.6

3star

M

2.6

3star

T

2.0

4star

MG

146.8

3star

is a trend setter.

 

[thehardway]

Great news and assuming we get Barrass as well it's a huge boost to the backline. But where does that leave Frosty? Depth?

 

[Geead]

Great news and assuming we get Barrass as well it's a huge boost to the backline. But where does that leave Frosty? Depth?

I think we could play Frosty as the FB still and maybs move Weddle higher up the ground, Battle also has flexibility to play upfront so he can be a rotating Fwd/Def.

Barrass seems to play better as an intercepting role and better with the ball than Frost.

 

[eldorado]

Ever in doubt?

Nope

 

[Dixie Flatline]

 

[TazHawk15]

Barrass not confirmed yet?

He informed the WCE that he wished to be traded to the HFC a day or so ago.

 

[kirbatron]

EXPLOITATION

 

[Stevie80]

Great pick up for the Hawks. Can free up one of Sicily, Hardwick or Weddle to be more attacking. Can also fill the void when Gunston eventually retires.

 

[Arrogant Frog]

Excellent News!

 

[Billyc]

Tom Morris usually right tho?

Far from the most likeable guy but he has been absolutely spot on repeatedly this year.

 

[Judd2Sewell]

Get him and barrass to wear a wig, play finals this year

Introducing Boshua Jattle.

 

[TheFourPillars]

EXPLOITATION

Hawthorn flexing

 

[humid hawk]

Apparently he elected to come over to us for LESS money than StK offered.

"Nine’s Tom Morris reported the Hawks’ offer accepted by Battle was less lucrative than the Saints’ bid."

OUCH.

 

[Ka Norkers]

yes, less money. It just shows what a dumb club St Kilda is. If they had offered that money 12 months ago, you'd put your house on him being at the Saints next year.

 

[Bedi]

Pretty clear this has been a matter of formality for some time but thrilled the club has got their intended targets. Now just to sort out what we give for Barrass. That backline will be absolutely impenetrable next year.

 

[Nugett]

Battle Hawk!!

Welcome to Avenger team Hawthorn

 

[Mr Meeseeks]

This is the best signing we've made in years.

A 25 year old Hawks tragic who is coming into his prime, can play at both ends and is made of excellent character.

And he is a free agent!!!

Battle, Barrass, Sicily and Scrimshaw ruling the skies, we dont even need to put Weddle back there!!!

Frosty will provide great depth and be an excellent, Gunston like mentor for the likes of McCabe, Blanck and Ryan.

This is ****en fantastic.

 

[Mr Meeseeks]

Missing out on Bailey Smith though.

Happy to get Battle. Clearly improves our KPP stocks at the top end.

I'm not willing to make that call just yet.

 

[Sixpence]

I'm not willing to make that call just yet.

I wouldn't expect him, but I think it's less of a case of missing out and more our priorities changed.

 

[Mr Meeseeks]

I wouldn't expect him, but I think it's less of a case of missing out and more our priorities changed.

Oh I know the score. I still think there might be a suprise

 

[killerspud]

Geez - next year should be massive

With all due respect ....THIS YEAR HASN'T ****ING FINISHED.

Dont get me wrong i am happy to have Barrass and Battle and whoever else wants to come but right now we have bigger fish to fry

WE"RE PLAYING FINALS;!!!!!!

 

[marklar]

Roughy has the easiest job in the world right now. "Righto, who wants to come play HOKBALL?"

 

[2008wasoverDEW!]

What an exciting time to arrive, fulfilling a childhood dream.

It also makes it that little bit sweeter knowing that Battle was one of the players Stkilda picked up in the lopsided pick swap with the Saints to unlock the O'meara trade.

Welcome home, Josh!

 

[kazzooka]

Shame Battle will miss out on the first flag of the 10-peat but Josh, bring your kids to run through the banner round 1 2025.