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Will Hoskin-Elliott explains why he left juggernaut GWS for a fresh start at Collingwood
ELIZA SEWELL, Herald Sun
March 2, 2017 6:00pm
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WILL Hoskin-Elliott just left a club many predict will not only win the 2017 flag, but be the dominant AFL force for years to come.
And he couldn’t be happier.
The 23-year-old is feeling good in body and mind since returning to his home state and the western suburbs of Melbourne.
He laughs when talk turns to the strength of Greater Western Sydney. He knows how good the Giants are going to be.
But after an injury ravaged five-year career — the No. 4 draft pick played just two games last season for 52 in total — the pull of family and friends was strong. A fresh start was needed.
“It was tough, it was very tough,” Hoskin-Elliott told the Herald Sun of his decision to leave the Giants.
“I got along really well with Leon (Cameron) and it was really tough to tell him I was thinking about going home, but it’s something I thought, ‘I have to do’.
“It’s tough watching them play because I know they’re going to be so good, but that’s footy, I guess.
“It was a bit of everything, obviously not playing and injury after injury it sort of affected me mentally. I was just ready for a change, to come home and be with family and friends because if you’re injured up there you spend a lot of time by yourself in the rehab group.”
Will Hoskin-Elliott joins his new teammates for pre-season training. Picture: Wayne Ludbey
A Collingwood supporter growing up, Hoskin-Elliott wore Nathan Buckley’s No. 5 on his back.
So while there was interest from three other Victoria clubs, after he met coach Buckley, it wasn’t much of a choice.
There was also the bonus of great mate and former Giant Adam Treloar’s presence at the Holden Centre.
“‘Ads’ was probably a massive help for me staying at the Giants (for as long as I did),” Hoskin-Elliott said.
“It was massive for him and myself to have that connection, just to get away from footy.
“When I told him I was looking at coming home, he was like, ‘Come to the Pies, come to the Pies’. He was always in my ear.
“I told him I was going to look at my options and see what suits best. I had the meeting with Bucks and I was like, ‘Yeah, I’m coming to the Pies’.”
Will Hoskin-Elliott impressed in his first game in black and white.
Hoskin-Elliot has been dogged by injuries. The list is long and varied, including last year’s quad, hamstring, shoulder, knee and hip problems.
He’s learning how to manage his body better with muscle-based exercisers specific to his needs.
He’s also trying to bulk up. Still. Hoskin-Elliot arrived at the Giants weighing 72kg — he’s now 81kg.
“It’s been a slow build, a slow grind, but I’m getting there,” he said.
“At the Giants all the boys were doing about three sessions a week and I was doing four just to try to get that extra bit of weight and strength in.
“But my dad always said you can’t fatten a thoroughbred, so I guess it’s one of those cases. I’ll keep trying; I’m definitely a lot stronger.”
Early life was spent in West Sunshine with four sisters and a younger brother for company.
“My sisters weren’t typical girlie girls, they were always out on the street playing cricket or footy,” he said.
Oldest sister Joanne passed away about 10 years ago and it brought his family closer together.
“That was pretty tough,” he said.
“She had epilepsy. She had a couple of fits and she had one really big one and never woke up from it.
“She was the ultimate big kid. Everyone would stay at her house because she was the only one who lived out of home.”
Will Hoskin-Elliott spoils Josh Thomas at training. Picture: Wayne Ludbey
Hoskin-Elliott is now living in Yarraville with his girlfriend Kirstie Miller — also a Magpies fan — back near his family and friends.
His mum Cheryl Hoskin is a Collingwood supporter. His dad Roger Elliott, not so much.
“(Mum) came into the change rooms the other night all red-faced and teary. I was like, ‘Mum, it’s just a JLT praccy game’,” he said.
“I told her there was an opportunity to come home but I didn’t tell her where. I didn’t want her to be biased about where to go. I just left it at that. I said just listen up for trade period and see how we go.
“It ended up coming to the last day, three hours to go I think, and she rang me crying.
“I rang my Dad and he said, ‘That’s it, I can’t be friends with you’ because he’s a Hawks fan. But he was in the change rooms the other night pretty happy.”
Hoskin-Elliott expects to play mostly on a wing and across half-forward, where Collingwood fans have already seen a taste of the excitement he can bring.
A natural footballer with pace to burn, he has a Jamie Elliott-style spring in his step when it comes to taking grabs.
He took a Mark of the Year contender when he leapt on to the shoulders of Geelong defender Lachie Henderson in Round 2 last year and he hopes to keep what has been described as a big “bag of tricks” handy.
“It’s probably one of my favourite parts of footy, trying to take a hanger. It’s good fun,” he said.
“You can get caught up in ‘footy is my job’ but at the end of the day it is just a game and we’re out their obviously to do our best, but we can’t really set our life goals around that.
“Just play footy, have fun.”
Will Hoskin-Elliott explains why he left juggernaut GWS for a fresh start at Collingwood
ELIZA SEWELL, Herald Sun
March 2, 2017 6:00pm
Subscriber only
WILL Hoskin-Elliott just left a club many predict will not only win the 2017 flag, but be the dominant AFL force for years to come.
And he couldn’t be happier.
The 23-year-old is feeling good in body and mind since returning to his home state and the western suburbs of Melbourne.
He laughs when talk turns to the strength of Greater Western Sydney. He knows how good the Giants are going to be.
But after an injury ravaged five-year career — the No. 4 draft pick played just two games last season for 52 in total — the pull of family and friends was strong. A fresh start was needed.
“It was tough, it was very tough,” Hoskin-Elliott told the Herald Sun of his decision to leave the Giants.
“I got along really well with Leon (Cameron) and it was really tough to tell him I was thinking about going home, but it’s something I thought, ‘I have to do’.
“It’s tough watching them play because I know they’re going to be so good, but that’s footy, I guess.
“It was a bit of everything, obviously not playing and injury after injury it sort of affected me mentally. I was just ready for a change, to come home and be with family and friends because if you’re injured up there you spend a lot of time by yourself in the rehab group.”
Will Hoskin-Elliott joins his new teammates for pre-season training. Picture: Wayne Ludbey
A Collingwood supporter growing up, Hoskin-Elliott wore Nathan Buckley’s No. 5 on his back.
So while there was interest from three other Victoria clubs, after he met coach Buckley, it wasn’t much of a choice.
There was also the bonus of great mate and former Giant Adam Treloar’s presence at the Holden Centre.
“‘Ads’ was probably a massive help for me staying at the Giants (for as long as I did),” Hoskin-Elliott said.
“It was massive for him and myself to have that connection, just to get away from footy.
“When I told him I was looking at coming home, he was like, ‘Come to the Pies, come to the Pies’. He was always in my ear.
“I told him I was going to look at my options and see what suits best. I had the meeting with Bucks and I was like, ‘Yeah, I’m coming to the Pies’.”
Will Hoskin-Elliott impressed in his first game in black and white.
Hoskin-Elliot has been dogged by injuries. The list is long and varied, including last year’s quad, hamstring, shoulder, knee and hip problems.
He’s learning how to manage his body better with muscle-based exercisers specific to his needs.
He’s also trying to bulk up. Still. Hoskin-Elliot arrived at the Giants weighing 72kg — he’s now 81kg.
“It’s been a slow build, a slow grind, but I’m getting there,” he said.
“At the Giants all the boys were doing about three sessions a week and I was doing four just to try to get that extra bit of weight and strength in.
“But my dad always said you can’t fatten a thoroughbred, so I guess it’s one of those cases. I’ll keep trying; I’m definitely a lot stronger.”
Early life was spent in West Sunshine with four sisters and a younger brother for company.
“My sisters weren’t typical girlie girls, they were always out on the street playing cricket or footy,” he said.
Oldest sister Joanne passed away about 10 years ago and it brought his family closer together.
“That was pretty tough,” he said.
“She had epilepsy. She had a couple of fits and she had one really big one and never woke up from it.
“She was the ultimate big kid. Everyone would stay at her house because she was the only one who lived out of home.”
Will Hoskin-Elliott spoils Josh Thomas at training. Picture: Wayne Ludbey
Hoskin-Elliott is now living in Yarraville with his girlfriend Kirstie Miller — also a Magpies fan — back near his family and friends.
His mum Cheryl Hoskin is a Collingwood supporter. His dad Roger Elliott, not so much.
“(Mum) came into the change rooms the other night all red-faced and teary. I was like, ‘Mum, it’s just a JLT praccy game’,” he said.
“I told her there was an opportunity to come home but I didn’t tell her where. I didn’t want her to be biased about where to go. I just left it at that. I said just listen up for trade period and see how we go.
“It ended up coming to the last day, three hours to go I think, and she rang me crying.
“I rang my Dad and he said, ‘That’s it, I can’t be friends with you’ because he’s a Hawks fan. But he was in the change rooms the other night pretty happy.”
Hoskin-Elliott expects to play mostly on a wing and across half-forward, where Collingwood fans have already seen a taste of the excitement he can bring.
A natural footballer with pace to burn, he has a Jamie Elliott-style spring in his step when it comes to taking grabs.
He took a Mark of the Year contender when he leapt on to the shoulders of Geelong defender Lachie Henderson in Round 2 last year and he hopes to keep what has been described as a big “bag of tricks” handy.
“It’s probably one of my favourite parts of footy, trying to take a hanger. It’s good fun,” he said.
“You can get caught up in ‘footy is my job’ but at the end of the day it is just a game and we’re out their obviously to do our best, but we can’t really set our life goals around that.
“Just play footy, have fun.”
You rebel.Live life on the edge Dave
Will Hoskin-Elliott explains why he left juggernaut GWS for a fresh start at Collingwood
ELIZA SEWELL, Herald Sun
March 2, 2017 6:00pm
Subscriber only
WILL Hoskin-Elliott just left a club many predict will not only win the 2017 flag, but be the dominant AFL force for years to come.
And he couldn’t be happier.
The 23-year-old is feeling good in body and mind since returning to his home state and the western suburbs of Melbourne.
He laughs when talk turns to the strength of Greater Western Sydney. He knows how good the Giants are going to be.
But after an injury ravaged five-year career — the No. 4 draft pick played just two games last season for 52 in total — the pull of family and friends was strong. A fresh start was needed.
“It was tough, it was very tough,” Hoskin-Elliott told the Herald Sun of his decision to leave the Giants.
“I got along really well with Leon (Cameron) and it was really tough to tell him I was thinking about going home, but it’s something I thought, ‘I have to do’.
“It’s tough watching them play because I know they’re going to be so good, but that’s footy, I guess.
“It was a bit of everything, obviously not playing and injury after injury it sort of affected me mentally. I was just ready for a change, to come home and be with family and friends because if you’re injured up there you spend a lot of time by yourself in the rehab group.”
Will Hoskin-Elliott joins his new teammates for pre-season training. Picture: Wayne Ludbey
A Collingwood supporter growing up, Hoskin-Elliott wore Nathan Buckley’s No. 5 on his back.
So while there was interest from three other Victoria clubs, after he met coach Buckley, it wasn’t much of a choice.
There was also the bonus of great mate and former Giant Adam Treloar’s presence at the Holden Centre.
“‘Ads’ was probably a massive help for me staying at the Giants (for as long as I did),” Hoskin-Elliott said.
“It was massive for him and myself to have that connection, just to get away from footy.
“When I told him I was looking at coming home, he was like, ‘Come to the Pies, come to the Pies’. He was always in my ear.
“I told him I was going to look at my options and see what suits best. I had the meeting with Bucks and I was like, ‘Yeah, I’m coming to the Pies’.”
Will Hoskin-Elliott impressed in his first game in black and white.
Hoskin-Elliot has been dogged by injuries. The list is long and varied, including last year’s quad, hamstring, shoulder, knee and hip problems.
He’s learning how to manage his body better with muscle-based exercisers specific to his needs.
He’s also trying to bulk up. Still. Hoskin-Elliot arrived at the Giants weighing 72kg — he’s now 81kg.
“It’s been a slow build, a slow grind, but I’m getting there,” he said.
“At the Giants all the boys were doing about three sessions a week and I was doing four just to try to get that extra bit of weight and strength in.
“But my dad always said you can’t fatten a thoroughbred, so I guess it’s one of those cases. I’ll keep trying; I’m definitely a lot stronger.”
Early life was spent in West Sunshine with four sisters and a younger brother for company.
“My sisters weren’t typical girlie girls, they were always out on the street playing cricket or footy,” he said.
Oldest sister Joanne passed away about 10 years ago and it brought his family closer together.
“That was pretty tough,” he said.
“She had epilepsy. She had a couple of fits and she had one really big one and never woke up from it.
“She was the ultimate big kid. Everyone would stay at her house because she was the only one who lived out of home.”
Will Hoskin-Elliott spoils Josh Thomas at training. Picture: Wayne Ludbey
Hoskin-Elliott is now living in Yarraville with his girlfriend Kirstie Miller — also a Magpies fan — back near his family and friends.
His mum Cheryl Hoskin is a Collingwood supporter. His dad Roger Elliott, not so much.
“(Mum) came into the change rooms the other night all red-faced and teary. I was like, ‘Mum, it’s just a JLT praccy game’,” he said.
“I told her there was an opportunity to come home but I didn’t tell her where. I didn’t want her to be biased about where to go. I just left it at that. I said just listen up for trade period and see how we go.
“It ended up coming to the last day, three hours to go I think, and she rang me crying.
“I rang my Dad and he said, ‘That’s it, I can’t be friends with you’ because he’s a Hawks fan. But he was in the change rooms the other night pretty happy.”
Hoskin-Elliott expects to play mostly on a wing and across half-forward, where Collingwood fans have already seen a taste of the excitement he can bring.
A natural footballer with pace to burn, he has a Jamie Elliott-style spring in his step when it comes to taking grabs.
He took a Mark of the Year contender when he leapt on to the shoulders of Geelong defender Lachie Henderson in Round 2 last year and he hopes to keep what has been described as a big “bag of tricks” handy.
“It’s probably one of my favourite parts of footy, trying to take a hanger. It’s good fun,” he said.
“You can get caught up in ‘footy is my job’ but at the end of the day it is just a game and we’re out their obviously to do our best, but we can’t really set our life goals around that.
“Just play footy, have fun.”
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A Collingwood supporter growing up, Hoskin-Elliott wore Nathan Buckley’s No. 5 on his back.
So while there was interest from three other Victoria clubs, after he met coach Buckley, it wasn’t much of a choice.
There was also the bonus of great mate and former Giant Adam Treloar’s presence at the Holden Centre.
“‘Ads’ was probably a massive help for me staying at the Giants (for as long as I did),” Hoskin-Elliott said.
“It was massive for him and myself to have that connection, just to get away from footy.
“When I told him I was looking at coming home, he was like, ‘Come to the Pies, come to the Pies’. He was always in my ear.
“I told him I was going to look at my options and see what suits best. I had the meeting with Bucks and I was like, ‘Yeah, I’m coming to the Pies’.”
A Collingwood supporter growing up, Hoskin-Elliott wore Nathan Buckley’s No. 5 on his back.
So while there was interest from three other Victoria clubs, after he met coach Buckley, it wasn’t much of a choice.
There was also the bonus of great mate and former Giant Adam Treloar’s presence at the Holden Centre.
“‘Ads’ was probably a massive help for me staying at the Giants (for as long as I did),” Hoskin-Elliott said.
“It was massive for him and myself to have that connection, just to get away from footy.
“When I told him I was looking at coming home, he was like, ‘Come to the Pies, come to the Pies’. He was always in my ear.
“I told him I was going to look at my options and see what suits best. I had the meeting with Bucks and I was like, ‘Yeah, I’m coming to the Pies’.”
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If he as much as jumping bean as Elliott is, we would have a MOTY nomination almost every week. Hope they don't curb that behavior like they did with Elliott.
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He is now a Magpie.
There is no greater honour in Australia.
None.
I will support him, I will cheer him.
As long as he doesn't get done for performance enhancing drugs, he will be a Collingwood hero.
There is no greater honour in Australia.
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I will support him, I will cheer him.
As long as he doesn't get done for performance enhancing drugs, he will be a Collingwood hero.
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But I thought nobody likes Buckley....
Oh that's right.... sometimes they don't mind him at all
Very good player. A lot of people saying he is vanilla but I don't see it. Strong at the contest and can kick goals. He will be a good get for St.Kilda.
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Your point is?
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I think the point is that some people thought we should have gone after him over WHE. We would have had to pay a first round for Steele.
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Fair enough..........don't see the need for his "type" in our team. We have enough.
On the other hand a linking player like WHE is exactly what we needed.
Very much agreed there CFC
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Very Well Said
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Jack Steele, the other one we could have went with
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No XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX mid plodder
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You do know he's a previous number 4 pick? FIVE years in the system.
He will have to be 8 times better than Sier just to break even.
