Player Watch Hawthorn NGA 2021 and beyond

[Davo-27]

This year we have 2 NGAs worth talking about and next year we have a good NGA who probably won't make it to us as he should go pre-40 if the rule still exists as it is this year

Iliro Smit, 198cm 89kg Eastern/VM - I saw this guy playing for VM in some trial games last year, later finding out he was a part of our NGA, has not played this year? Maybe injured, not sure what the story is with him?, googled him and found out he did an ACL and had knee surgery this year, I think it's very likely we rookie him imo.

Tew Jiath, 187cm 71kg, Gippsland - didn't play until late this year, has impressed a few people including Cal, I like how he plays, good disposal, makes good decisions, my only concern is his lack of contested footy, but I'm ok if we don't draft him, seems as if Cal is trying to hype him up so we don't get access to him.(the games that bombers journos play with us)

NGA 2024

Christian Moraes, 182cm 74kg, Eastern/VM - looked like a decent player at u16s, has had some good games against teams without the private school opponents, was decent but not great for VM a couple months ago, has been ok but not dominant since private school kids have returned, still playing for Eastern in the finals, but likely a 2nd round type mid that goes 20-40 next year at a guess.

 

[Judd2Sewell]

For all those fretting over Tew Jiath, have you seen him play?

Were you equally upset about Mosquito, Vickery?

I was upset Sydney took Vickery from us. In the end we drafted Bailey Mac, who is a similar kind of player so we made up for it.

 

[Brant]

Iliro Smit, 198cm 89kg Eastern/VM - I saw this guy playing for VM in some trial games last year, later finding out he was a part of our NGA, has not played this year? Maybe injured, not sure what the story is with him?, googled him and found out he did an ACL and had knee surgery this year, I think it's very likely we rookie him imo.

Will be very happy if we add him to the list this off-season

 

[BlueWaterHawk]

They can match a bid on an Academy Player at any stage. We can only match a bid after Pick 40.
We can select the player before Pick 40 (as can any other club select that player).

A very well rigged system.

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[Rowie6]

Will be very happy if we add him to the list this off-season

What position does he play?


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[Brant]

What position does he play?


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I reckon he's built his own website: Iliro 'Big Roo' Smit ~ The New Breed Ruckman

I really like the look of him.

 

[Rowie6]

I reckon he's built his own website: Iliro 'Big Roo' Smit ~ The New Breed Ruckman

I really like the look of him.

Thanks Brant!
The Lad knows how to sell his story!


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[tl92]

This year we have 2 NGAs worth talking about and next year we have a good NGA who probably won't make it to us as he should go pre-40 if the rule still exists as it is this year

Iliro Smit, 198cm 89kg Eastern/VM - I saw this guy playing for VM in some trial games last year, later finding out he was a part of our NGA, has not played this year? Maybe injured, not sure what the story is with him?, googled him and found out he did an ACL and had knee surgery this year, I think it's very likely we rookie him imo.

Tew Jiath, 187cm 71kg, Gippsland - didn't play until late this year, has impressed a few people including Cal, I like how he plays, good disposal, makes good decisions, my only concern is his lack of contested footy, but I'm ok if we don't draft him, seems as if Cal is trying to hype him up so we don't get access to him.(the games that bombers journos play with us)

NGA 2024

Christian Moraes, 182cm 74kg, Eastern/VM - looked like a decent player at u16s, has had some good games against teams without the private school opponents, was decent but not great for VM a couple months ago, has been ok but not dominant since private school kids have returned, still playing for Eastern in the finals, but likely a 2nd round type mid that goes 20-40 next year at a guess.

Interesting you see Moraes as 20-40 given a few early reports seem to have him more like top 5-10. Maybe there is hope we get him, particularly if they change the rules on matching NGA bids.

 

[Davo-27]

Interesting you see Moraes as 20-40 given a few early reports seem to have him more like top 5-10. Maybe there is hope we get him, particularly if they change the rules on matching NGA bids.

I think after the finals series he had I would say he has increased his value a bit, more likely going earlier than I previously expected, so an updated prediction would be 10-25 after watching him play some big games late in the year against good opposition for Vic Metro u17s and Eastern Ranges in the finals series and grand final.

I predict we won't get a chance to get him through the academy system.

 

[stemline]

Poor old Iliro has missed the best part of the last two seasons, injured I believe.

He's lining up for Box Hill in tomorrow's praccy match!

 

[VitalDread]

Hi All

Sorry for jumping in on your thread

But with Kobe Williams

Hes been training and been part of our NGA program for a couple of years.

Does anyone know why he hasn't been part of Hawks FS/NGA Program?

(had a quick search online and couldn't see him part of Hawks FS program for a while)

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

Hi All

Sorry for jumping in on your thread

But with Kobe Williams

Hes been training and been part of our NGA program for a couple of years.

Does anyone know why he hasn't been part of Hawks FS/NGA Program?

(had a quick search online and couldn't see him part of Hawks FS program for a while)

We don’t really have a FS program, or at least we do nothing to advertise it in any way.

He’d be part of your NGA because he’s a Newport local, that’s all.

 

[arupist]

Hi All

Sorry for jumping in on your thread

But with Kobe Williams

Hes been training and been part of our NGA program for a couple of years.

Does anyone know why he hasn't been part of Hawks FS/NGA Program?

(had a quick search online and couldn't see him part of Hawks FS program for a while)

The question is, how is he going?

 

[VitalDread]

The question is, how is he going?

He's developing nicely

Made the Western Jets as an underager and played as a primary inside mid over the last couple of Academy games

He's starting to get that nice blend of inside/outside game which i would predict he could jump up to 25-35 in the draft based off the last couple of years.

 

[Judd2Sewell]

Mark Williams' kid? And we won't have access to him?

 

[Sixpence]

Mark Williams kid? And we won't have access to him?

He's a F/S, why wouldn't we have access? Vic NGAs mean * all.

 

[VitalDread]

Mark Williams' kid? And we won't have access to him?

If the NGA rules change

I'll happy trade you Bailey Smith for Kobe Williams draft rights haha

 

[eldorado]

If he qualifies as NGA AND F/S, he makes the choice...

 

[number23]

If the NGA rules change

I'll happy trade you Bailey Smith for Kobe Williams draft rights haha

Cats, Pies set to cash in on footy family ties

This weekend, three sons of ex-AFL players with distinguished records are likely to take to the field for the talent-rich Geelong Falcons - but in a twist, only one is eligible for the Cats as a father-son.

www.theage.com.au

The Jets have another 2024 draftable father-son in Kobe Williams, the son of Indigenous 2008 premiership Hawk forward and ex-Bomber Mark Williams. Kobe is available to Hawthorn and to the Bulldogs as a Next Generation Academy (NGA) recruit.

 

[TheFourPillars]

Here is an article from a while back

Father/Son Hawks 2034

Three Hodgeys, and a Silk or two. What would our father/son Hawks line up look like in 2034?

www.hawthornfc.com.au

 

[VandoHawk]

Cats, Pies set to cash in on footy family ties

This weekend, three sons of ex-AFL players with distinguished records are likely to take to the field for the talent-rich Geelong Falcons - but in a twist, only one is eligible for the Cats as a father-son.

www.theage.com.au

The Jets have another 2024 draftable father-son in Kobe Williams, the son of Indigenous 2008 premiership Hawk forward and ex-Bomber Mark Williams. Kobe is available to Hawthorn and to the Bulldogs as a Next Generation Academy (NGA) recruit.

NGA rules for Victorian, SA & WA teams were changed because of JUH.
I believe Kobe can nominate the Dogs but if he's selected before Pick 40 he will have to go to the club that drafted him.
Nominating Hawthorn as F/S means he's 100% guaranteed to be in our system.
From what I understand though he doesn't really have a relationship with the club so it will be an interesting decision.

 

[Judd2Sewell]

So we could snag him as a F/S this year? I hope he has a huge season and impresses, but only just enough to be bid on one spot after our first rounder.

If he impresses (as a midfielder) then we could use our first on a non-midfielder too.

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

NGA rules for Victorian, SA & WA teams were changed because of JUH.
I believe Kobe can nominate the Dogs but if he's selected before Pick 40 he will have to go to the club that drafted him.
Nominating Hawthorn as F/S means he's 100% guaranteed to be in our system.
From what I understand though he doesn't really have a relationship with the club so it will be an interesting decision.

He's a Hawks fan. Only a few years back I saw him at Marvel with the Hawks face paint on, next to his dad.

 

[Davo-27]

So we could snag him as a F/S this year? I hope he has a huge season and impresses, but only just enough to be bid on one spot after our first rounder.

If he impresses (as a midfielder) then we could use our first on a non-midfielder too.

i think he is in the 2025 draft, trialled for VM but missed out on the u16s champs last year, looks like he has some ability and might be draft worthy, mentioned this last year in the Father Son Thread, didnt know he was a Western Bulldogs NGA member, happy to hear he is doing well at Western Jets so far as an underager.

Kobe

Williams

30/10/07

185.0

Williamstown Juniors

 

[phlogiston]

i think he is in the 2025 draft, trialled for VM but missed out on the u16s champs last year, looks like he has some ability and might be draft worthy, mentioned this last year in the Father Son Thread, didnt know he was a Western Bulldogs NGA member, happy to hear he is doing well at Western Jets so far as an underager.

Kobe

Williams

30/10/07

185.0

Williamstown Juniors

These kids are now younger than mine. I'm starting to get the impression I'm old!