Luke Ball's brother.

[Grimfang]

I noticed that Luke's brother is training with us. He has been on Hawthorn's rookie list playing for Box Hill, but they've delisted him.

Matthew BALL 21/02/82 H:182 W:81
Sandringham Dragons/Xavier College


Originally posted by mattyc2422 on Hawthorn board
Seen him alot and probably pay more attention to him than most because I rate him extremely highly.

Works till he can't work anymore and is a consistent in and under player that can be used in a run with role or as a ball winner, but sometimes stuggles to restrict some more experienced opponents.

Team player that is always pumping the boys up before a match and at the breaks. Real vocal presence on the field that ain't afraid to cop a bump.

Accurate kick and rarely misses a target. His pace may be a slight problem but he is still a very good, solid athlete.

Spent two years on our rookie list. Started off in the Box Hill reserves for a few games in a backline stopper role, but progressed to one of our most consistent, reliable and determined midfielders in the Box Hill seniors.

I am really upset he is gone, and I would have prefered to let him train with us rather than Michael Osborne in a chance for drafting, but I wish him well at the Saints, if he should get a spot there and will be supporting him throughout his career.

Could be another Milne-type story?

[vergs]

I'm for anything that helps Luke settle in and play good footy and his brother may help with this. I seen him a few times and he obviously has some talent. Is surely worth a go.

[Vaul Darkhour]

well if talent is genetic (which we all know is) then only time will give us the answer and probably a good one at that.. the only downside would be if he had a physical defficiency such as legspeed..

[vergs]

I reckon we should pick him up. The summary from the Hawks board sounds pretty positive, and we can work on his legspeed if necessary.

[mattyc2422]

As you can tell, I am a big wrap for him His legspeed is not extremely bad yet could be improved. He has a huge heart. You can't buy that.

Hopefully one day he will step out of the shadow of Luke ball in your eye's. He already has in my eyes as a valuable contributor to Box Hill's 2001 premiership.

[sainter]

Thanks for that Matty, most of us had no idea about him.

[Falchoon]

Originally posted by Vaul Darkhour
well if talent is genetic (which we all know is) then only time will give us the answer and probably a good one at that.. the only downside would be if he had a physical defficiency such as legspeed..

Be like having Brett AND Michael Voss.

[Fraser]

What happened to Anthony Harvey (Quarters) robs brother...?