Welcome Welcome to Hawthorn : Josh Bennetts. catB rookie

[Davo-27]

how he didnt make the Vic Metro squad last year, i will never know, this kid has speed and class.

 

[The Jet From Poowong]

how he didnt make the Vic Metro squad last year, i will never know, this kid has speed and class.

He was a late developer. But he is a determined bugger apparently and loving being at the Hawks at present.

 

[Pinoy Hawk]

Josh Bennetts (18 disposals, 1 goal, 5 marks)​

“If you watched the game, you would’ve seen his legs go ‘bull of the gate’, he is working his backside off, he hits the scoreboard regularly and has great score involvement. He has had seven score involvements, 17 touches and we saw him working up the ground to get five uncontested marks, so his work rate has been really good. He plays his role really well. He’s not the flashy type of player, but what he does, he makes it count. He is progressing really nicely. Like all our draftees, showing the ability to make his decisions quicker in defence will be his next step.”

VFL player by player R5: A review of each AFL-listed Hawk

Box Hill Coach Zane Littlejohn reviews the performances of each AFL-listed Hawk from his side's 71-point win on the weekend.

www.hawthornfc.com.au

 

[TheFourPillars]

Josh Bennetts (18 disposals, 1 goal, 5 marks)​

“If you watched the game, you would’ve seen his legs go ‘bull of the gate’, he is working his backside off, he hits the scoreboard regularly and has great score involvement. He has had seven score involvements, 17 touches and we saw him working up the ground to get five uncontested marks, so his work rate has been really good. He plays his role really well. He’s not the flashy type of player, but what he does, he makes it count. He is progressing really nicely. Like all our draftees, showing the ability to make his decisions quicker in defence will be his next step.”

VFL player by player R5: A review of each AFL-listed Hawk

Box Hill Coach Zane Littlejohn reviews the performances of each AFL-listed Hawk from his side's 71-point win on the weekend.

www.hawthornfc.com.au

He had a better game than O'Sullivan imo. Really covered ground from defensive 50 to the forward 50

 

[tl92]

Josh Bennetts (18 disposals, 1 goal, 5 marks)​

“If you watched the game, you would’ve seen his legs go ‘bull of the gate’, he is working his backside off, he hits the scoreboard regularly and has great score involvement. He has had seven score involvements, 17 touches and we saw him working up the ground to get five uncontested marks, so his work rate has been really good. He plays his role really well. He’s not the flashy type of player, but what he does, he makes it count. He is progressing really nicely. Like all our draftees, showing the ability to make his decisions quicker in defence will be his next step.”

VFL player by player R5: A review of each AFL-listed Hawk

Box Hill Coach Zane Littlejohn reviews the performances of each AFL-listed Hawk from his side's 71-point win on the weekend.

www.hawthornfc.com.au

“Bull of the gate”

 

[streetspirit]

Reckon he’ll be Cat A next year. Gun

 

[Marlone]

There's one bit from the Box Hill weekend video (ostensibly about Bramble and Weddle) where Josh grabs a ball in the back pocket with an opposition player closing, and he just leaves him for dust with agility and pace.

exciting times

 

[WWSD]

16 disposals - 5 marks - 3 tackles - 4 inside 50s - 2 goals

Bennetts has definitely gone under the radar a bit in the VFL so far this year. While he hasn’t necessarily dominated, he’s playing above expectations. If he keeps this form up I think he will be a Category A rookie next year.

 

[PenAndPaper]

16 disposals - 5 marks - 3 tackles - 4 inside 50s - 2 goals

Bennetts has definitely gone under the radar a bit in the VFL so far this year. While he hasn’t necessarily dominated, he’s playing above expectations. If he keeps this form up I think he will be a Category A rookie next year.

He is playing the high half forward role extremely well. He is consistently providing an outlet for our defenders to kick to and he is so clean with the ball at ground level.

 

[Davo-27]

He has been great for the majority of the year, his style of play is perfect for hff/wing, he's tough and skilful and makes things happen.

 

[SSSSSS]

Another impressive VFL performance. Hoping he can sneak in for a debut later in the year all going well. Give him a taste and something to think about during the preseason.

 

[Pinoy Hawk]

VFL player by player RD10: Each AFL-listed Hawk in review​

Josh Bennetts (2 goals, 17 disposals, 8 score involvements, 5 marks)​

“He played a really solid game at ground level but more importantly, he was able to compete at times in the air for us and get the ball to ground, which is not necessarily his go. What Josh is able to do is keep his feet and keep involved in the contest even when the ball hits the ground. We’re really happy with the trajectory JB’s on and how hard he’s working on his game. He’s just got to keep tipping in and progressing nicely. He’s really reliable for us in the role that he plays.”

 

[Jack Richards]

How long can he be a Cat B rookie? Hope he gets his opportunity as he has been electric for you guys.

 

[MrPremiership]

How long can he be a Cat B rookie? Hope he gets his opportunity as he has been electric for you guys.

3 years

 

[Pinoy Hawk]

Box Hill continued its winning ways taking home a five-point victory against North Melbourne on the weekend, which saw several senior-listed players produce strong performances.

Josh Bennetts (14 disposals, 7 marks)​

"Josh could've had a great day. He had seven score involvements, 14 disposals and kicked three points. He understands now the work rate required to play I think at the VFL level, but is moving on the way to understanding AFL work rate consistently. He is starting to come really consistent now. His work rate, high speed running and ability to turn up is really impressive. If he turns those three points into three goals it turns out to be a really solid day."

 

[Pinoy Hawk]

Box Hill Coach Zane Littlejohn has reviewed the performances of every AFL listed Hawk following their recent win against the Sandringham Zebras.

Josh Bennetts (17 disposals, 1 goal, 6 marks, 4 tackles)​

"Josh started the game on fire. He was really lively and we went into the breeze in the first quarter, and he was one of the real players to work his backside off to keep us in the contest early in the game. He had a couple shots early, and hit the scoreboard 1.2 and again, like Bailey he is becoming really consistent and reliable in his role. We love what Josh is able to provide. He helps link the back half to the forward half, he's a really valuable player in that spot."

 

[Pinoy Hawk]

Box Hill fell to a fourth loss on the season on Saturday, going down to an in-form Footscray by 20 points.

Josh Bennetts (1 goal, 18 disposals, 6 marks)​

"Josh's work rate was exceptional. He provides great outlet as a high forward, the next step for Josh's game is now providing the pressure. For a small forward not to have a tackle, that's an area of the game that he would obviously like to improve in. But he had 18 touches, eight score involvements, one goal, which was a nice return. He provides great energy and a link between all three lines, to connect our back half to the forward half."

 

[CHUBBSS]

Box Hill fell to a fourth loss on the season on Saturday, going down to an in-form Footscray by 20 points.

Josh Bennetts (1 goal, 18 disposals, 6 marks)​

"Josh's work rate was exceptional. He provides great outlet as a high forward, the next step for Josh's game is now providing the pressure. For a small forward not to have a tackle, that's an area of the game that he would obviously like to improve in. But he had 18 touches, eight score involvements, one goal, which was a nice return. He provides great energy and a link between all three lines, to connect our back half to the forward half."

His picking the game up quickly, improving rapidly across the year. Another pre season and he will have the strength to lay those repeat tackles

 

[naysayer]

Could he debut this week with Chad out?

 

[grumbleguts]

Some have told me that Hawthorn like to get players with the same first name but I told them that the club was only Joshing

Will iam concerned for you.

 

[hardway]

Can he be upgraded to the main list now with Chads injury. Would like to see him get a game this season

 

[hawkmang]

Can he be upgraded to the main list now with Chads injury. Would like to see him get a game this season

You can play rookies now without upgrading. They changed the rules a couple years back

 

[Brant]

You can play rookies now without upgrading. They changed the rules a couple years back

He's Cat B. Are they the same? Thought it was only Cat A you could play

 

[hawkmang]

He's Cat B. Are they the same? Thought it was only Cat A you could play

Thought it was just a blanket rule that any player on the list could play now

 

[Brant]

Thought it was just a blanket rule that any player on the list could play now

Might be. I can't keep up...