Welcome Welcome to the HFC - Josh Battle!

[Dixie Flatline]

 

[Jason Dunstall]

More importantly, what jumper numbers are Battle & Barrass going to have available to them?

21 is I given to be available I would think, if Chad doesn't go around again, then 20.

Or they talk Bodie & Ethan to give up their numbers.
I guess with both of these guys coming in Ethan's papers may be stamped anyway.

 

[Blackhawk42]

More importantly, what jumper numbers are Battle & Barrass going to have available to them?

21 is I given to be available I would think, if Chad doesn't go around again, then 20.

Or they talk Bodie & Ethan to give up their numbers.
I guess with both of these guys coming in Ethan's papers may be stamped anyway.

Either in 24 would look right.

I'm still not convinced DGB will be on our list next season.

 

[HawksILove]

Either in 24 would look right.

I'm still not convinced DGB will be on our list next season.

I would give Barrass number 24 Chris Langford no.

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[kirbatron]

Rob McCartney played a big part at the end making this happen

 

[thehardway]

Easy.

Scrimshaw/Battle Frost Hardwick
Sicily Barrass Amon

Either Battle or Scrimshaw can comfortably play as a forward and Weddle will no doubt become a midfielder anyhow.

While a little undersized our backline has been brilliant during the charge to the finals, and we don't want to mess with the chemistry too much.

After a brilliant career best season Scrimshaw should stay in the backline and keep doing what he's been doing - such a vital cog back there. I'd also say the same about Sicily. Frost and Barrass can really only play back so that leaves Battle and Weddle to be the swingmen and part of the backline rotations. Although I still think Frost's position is under threat if all are fit to play. It will be an interesting watch.

After a great season with Box Hill Serong must be looking on and wondering how on earth he's going to get a game. Then there is McCabe who can do his apprenticeship at Box Hill. Also, DGB is now even further back in the pecking order and will likely be traded/delisted.

Such a great problem to have.

 

[MrPremiership]

Battle signs on and Barrass nominates.

Roughy getting ready for a big bonus.

 

[Alite]

I am completely happy! Like Sparky, I am a grass roller. Why? Because we got a Bull that is worthy of a fight with an archangel. Too much... I don't care. .




And for those who want the full scene...Enjoy

 

[number23]

#24 for Battle now that DGB is gone and if Barrass takes his old #37 with Ethan Phillips now gone also?

 

[Brant]

Rob McCartney played a big part at the end making this happen

Would love to read more about this, if you can share

 

[MistyAvalon]

looks like he has been in afew battles... especially at the hair dressers

 

[Clarkos_Soldier]

It is going to be very interesting. Adding two talls presumably means removing at least one small. It is definitely going to change the balance.

I agree that Weddle probably moves up field. But the dynamic of the backline changes massively without the rebound of Weddle and one of Impey/Amon.

It will be interesting to see what the Hawks do.

It suits our ball movement more. Weddle has an incredible tank, as does Amon and Impey. So, that backline will not be just six but 8-9 everytime the opposition tries to attack and in an heartbeat they will spread on both sides of the ground. The likes of D'Ambrosio and Weddle on one side and Amon and Impey on the other with Sicily and Scrimshaw the quarterbacks. Good luck trying to stop that.

 

[Roddy]

If someone starts a 'training watch' thread for 2025, I'm definitely going to keep a very close eye on it. I'm fascinated as to what Sammy and the other coaches are going to do with Battle, Weds, Sic and Dimma especially...

 

[HawthornHawk]

If someone starts a 'training watch' thread for 2025, I'm definitely going to keep a very close eye on it. I'm fascinated as to what Sammy and the other coaches are going to do with Battle, Weds, Sic and Dimma especially...

I would love to see Weddle train as a chf, not sure which defenders will be able to go with him up and down the wings

 

[Manila_Hawk]

If someone starts a 'training watch' thread for 2025, I'm definitely going to keep a very close eye on it. I'm fascinated as to what Sammy and the other coaches are going to do with Battle, Weds, Sic and Dimma especially...

Training drills should be a lot more private (from other clubs) when we move up to the Dingers...

 

[Roddy]

Training drills should be a lot more private (from other clubs) when we move up to the Dingers...

I think we'll still be able to get a bede on it...

 

[Tall poppy Syndrome]

I can’t wait for the intra club in Feb when it’s pouring rain on a sodden oval. When Josh Weddle from Team A gets moved to centre half forward vs Josh Battle

26

Josh Battle

Age

26

Ht

193cm

Wt

93kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

12.9

3star

K

9.0

3star

HB

3.9

3star

M

5.0

5star

T

2.4

4star

MG

196.8

3star

D

11.0

3star

K

7.3

3star

HB

3.8

3star

M

4.0

4star

T

1.8

3star

MG

142.8

3star

D

10.8

3star

K

6.2

3star

HB

4.6

4star

M

3.4

4star

T

2.0

4star

MG

175.6

3star

playing centre half back for Team B?

Would it be too much to hope for a Battle Weddle Puddle Battle?

With apologies to Theodor Geisel.

 

[Blackhawk42]

I can’t wait for the intra club in Feb when it’s pouring rain on a sodden oval. When Josh Weddle from Team A gets moved to centre half forward vs Josh Battle playing centre half back for Team B?

Would it be too much to hope for a Battle Weddle Puddle Battle?

With apologies to Theodor Geisel.

In this case I'd look forward to melts from people who are certain that it means one of them is starting the season at Box Hill!

 

[mustang]

In this case I'd look forward to melts from people who are certain that it means one of them is starting the season at Box Hill!

Then what if Blanck smashes Pre season training.

 

[eldorado]

Then what if Blanck smashes Pre season training.

I don't think he'll be ready to be smashing pre-season training...still rehab-ing, one would think, given his complicated recovery.