#22 Hamish Hartlett - Page 2

**Ford Fairlane** · 18 Jan 2009, 15:26

Another video montage of Hartlett. Thanks to Jakko for posting originally.

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Ebert80 · 20 Jan 2009, 00:04

I can't wait to follow this lad's progress this year, he looks all class. I've heard he's a possibility to debut early in the season.

I can see him as a definite fan favourite and a 200 game player for the club.

dyertribe · 24 Jan 2009, 11:51

How's this for a day out. His one game of U19s for Westies last year as listed in the '09 Prospectus:

36 D (26 K, 10 H)
5 M (1 cont)
22 CP
17 Clr
7 I50
2 Tkl
2 G, 1 B
1 GA, 2 SA

Toots Hibbert · 25 Jan 2009, 08:59

He has as much if not more promise as Boak did IMO.

I've noticed at training that he seems to really enjoy the hard work. I was watching him doing twenty and thirty yard sprints round the boundary with a trainer holding a stop watch and he was just smiling and determined to do better when the times were called out to him. His body language just spoke of a young guy really enjoying the challenge of getting the best out of himself.

crap detective · 26 Jan 2009, 20:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by dyertribe

How's this for a day out. His one game of U19s for Westies last year as listed in the '09 Prospectus:

36 D (26 K, 10 H)
5 M (1 cont)
22 CP
17 Clr
7 I50
2 Tkl
2 G, 1 B
1 GA, 2 SA

mitch banner had a 41 d game last year in the tac cup

*PAF · 31 Jan 2009, 07:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toots Hibbert

He has as much if not more promise as Boak did IMO.

I've noticed at training that he seems to really enjoy the hard work. I was watching him doing twenty and thirty yard sprints round the boundary with a trainer holding a stop watch and he was just smiling and determined to do better when the times were called out to him. His body language just spoke of a young guy really enjoying the challenge of getting the best out of himself.

IMO, just like Boak and Sal did, he will get plenty of games this year.

KING-JAMES · 1 Feb 2009, 16:38

Best of luck to Hamish.
I talk to him a fair bit and his absolutely loving it at Port.
Says all the boys couldn't have made the transition any easier.
Reckon you have a ripper on your hands, and a real good bloke to go with it.

ShrewDext · 5 Feb 2009, 11:04

I read somewhere (Maybe draft day reports), that Hartlett had shoulder surgery.

How is he training in the pre season? Is he involved in all contact drills or on a modified program?

Do you feel he will be named in the NAB?

Is there room at Port for both Hartlett and Davenport to debut in the teal in Rd1 or early '09.

Fantasy Footy has started, so would appreciate your thoughts.

Enjoy your Footy in '09.

Forzaport · 5 Feb 2009, 14:15

hamish did have minor surgery and i believe will begin contact work this week or next week. Rumor has it that hamish will get a run in the NAB, but don't expect to see him come round 1. Not sure about Davenport yet - gut feeling says depth player, but haven't seen him in action yet so i don't know where he would fit in.

ShrewDext · 5 Feb 2009, 21:57

Cheers Forzaport,

With such a deep draft in '08 and these kids already having almost superstar status it makes things difficult on the Fantasy Footy aspect of AFL.

With no 'heavy' contact training upto now and probably little upperbody strengthening Hamish could be a few months away?

Port has a pretty impressive young midfield also.

The NAB will reveal more I am sure.

Many thanks

cozdawg#09 · 9 Feb 2009, 18:13

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Originally Posted by Forzaport

hamish did have minor surgery and i believe will begin contact work this week or next week. Rumor has it that hamish will get a run in the NAB, but don't expect to see him come round 1. Not sure about Davenport yet - gut feeling says depth player, but haven't seen him in action yet so i don't know where he would fit in.

Have heard that Choco said he "wouldn't be surprised if Hartlett plays every game this year." He's been really impressing on the track as has Davenport.

Power Pete · 12 Feb 2009, 08:19

**Ford Fairlane** · 20 Feb 2009, 22:20

Here comes Hamish.

Quote:

Hamish Hartlett earns Port Adelaide debut
Andrew Capel, Adelaide | February 20, 2009 11:30pm

IN A week in which a host of first-round draft picks will make their NAB Cup debuts, Port Adelaide's Hamish Hartlett has set himself modest goals.

"I'm not expecting to set the world alight. Just getting a first touch of the ball will be fantastic," the Power's highest ever draft selection (No. 4) said yesterday.

Hartlett is among six 2008 first-round draftees being showcased in the four matches this weekend, along with Carlton's Chris Yarran, North Melbourne's Jack Ziebell, Sydney's Lewis Johnston, Geelong's Mitchell Brown and Hawthorn's Ryan Schoenmakers.

Fremantle's Stephen Hill and Brisbane's Daniel Rich were first-rounders who played last weekend, gaining 13 and 11 disposals respectively.

"After watching a few of the other first-round draft picks out there, I don't expect too much first-up," said Hartlett, who will line up against Sydney in Canberra tomorrow.

"I'm just looking forward to getting used to the pace of the game and getting that first touch."

Midfield dynamo Hartlett, 18, is ready to roll after a pre-season largely spent rehabilitating a reconstructed left shoulder. It was initially feared he would not be ready to play until the start of the home-and-away season.

"The shoulder's fine now," said Hartlett, who copped the injury playing for West Adelaide last year.

"It's almost seven months since the operation and it's almost back to full strength. I'm doing all the weights and all the contested work out there, so it's good. The (left) shoulder has never been as strong as the right one, but it's getting there."

Coach Mark Williams described Hartlett's work on the track as "brilliant" and expressed surprise at the strength of his overhead marking.

"He really does some good stuff in that regard, as well as his kicking and ball-finding ability," Williams said.

Hartlett, who missed last week's trials against Sturt and the Port Magpies with a minor hip injury, described playing his first game for the Power as "a huge thrill".

"It's a pretty hard team to crack, so to get rewarded with a game first-up is fantastic. It's a pretty big goal I've achieved," he said.

"I was really excited when I found out and when I put the guernsey on for the first time at training, I looked at myself in the mirror and thought, 'I could really get used to this'. It was a great feeling."

Hartlett said he expected to be used off the bench as a running half-forward/wingman/half-back.

Most importantly, he wants to walk off Manuka Oval a winner.

"The whole team is looking to start the year really strongly. We want to get a win on the board early, to get some confidence and consistency and strength into our game," he said.

Power King · 20 Feb 2009, 22:35

excited mate, i'm excited.

kerplunky · 25 Feb 2009, 12:55

in reagards to Dt, how would you guys see the battle between harlett and davenport for a spot in the side?

thanks in advance.