Hodge to sign with Brisbane for two years...

[LoungeLizard]

How much do assistant coaches get paid? Surely he makes far more coin in Melbourne in a whole heap of media gigs, plus speaking engagements, and Im sure Hawthorn would find a few side earners for him as well.

I think ambition to coach trumps all that.

 

[HairyO]

I think ambition to coach trumps all that.

You dont reckon there are half a dozen clubs in Victoria who would gladly offer him a development role or a defensive role?

It really just feels like Stevie J at GWS. A player not willing to accept that he is done.

 

[LoungeLizard]

You dont reckon there are half a dozen clubs in Victoria who would gladly offer him a development role or a defensive role?

It really just feels like Stevie J at GWS. A player not willing to accept that he is done.

True, but i think the carrot at the end is the decider.

 

[HairyO]

True, but i think the carrot at the end is the decider.

The carrot is $$$ for getting to live and breathe footy for 1 more year. From his perspective it makes sense. He wouldnt want to let it go.

But I just dont see it working for Brisbane. Does he only play home games? Or can he really play 22 games next year?

Does bringing in someone for 1 year set back one of the kids for a year because they will be playing NEAFL even though they are ready for AFL?

 

[MacMum]

Can imagine Hodgey working with the Paddle Pop Lion

The paddle pop is long gone.....keep up with the times.

 

[LoungeLizard]

The carrot is $$$ for getting to live and breathe footy for 1 more year. From his perspective it makes sense. He wouldnt want to let it go.

But I just dont see it working for Brisbane. Does he only play home games? Or can he really play 22 games next year?

Does bringing in someone for 1 year set back one of the kids for a year because they will be playing NEAFL even though they are ready for AFL?

I can't answer that.
The only thing i can say is, Hodge to me looks to be a footy tragic, runs in his blood, coaching is probably an ambition he has had for the last few years.

On the playing side, you would have to weigh up how much he can provide the young players on field against 1 player losing experience

 

[markr]

I think it makes a heap of sense for the Lions. He'll basically play as an on-field coach. Sure one fringe kid will miss out on some game time, but it will help the development of everyone around him.

 

[Adelaide Hawk]

It's a pity that the likes of Ablett and Hodge couldn't wait one lousy week and at least try to keep themselves out of the media until AFTER the Grand Final. This week should be about Adelaide and Richmond.

 

[Marcus DuQuesne]

I'm happier not having Hodge for his last two crap years after many good ones than getting Ablett back for his last two crap years after many good ones

One small difference the little master can still play....Hodge cannot.

 

[NetworkNerd]

Posted last Thursday on the Hawks trading thread by Catoggio76 and got basically ignored. Turns out it was a legitimate scoop.

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Hodge to Brisbane was mentioned months ago - July even

http://www.hawthornfc.com.au/news/2017-07-06/hodge-laughs-off-trade-rumours

 

[99cents]

The paddle pop is long gone.....keep up with the times.

Sponsorship opportunity?

 

[RUNVS]

It's a pity that the likes of Ablett and Hodge couldn't wait one lousy week and at least try to keep themselves out of the media until AFTER the Grand Final. This week should be about Adelaide and Richmond.

Someone has turned on Hodge quickly.

 

[juss]

He had retired, and isnt getting any younger. I wonder how much the hunger to play is there? Hed be a great development coach, but I dont see him doing that well on field.

Will they have the balls to drop him if hes not performing?

 

[juss]

We used the number one draft pick to get him. So ....how abouts ....

Pick 101?
As Hodge wants to play for another 100 years.

 

[cats2016]

Seems 2017 has given him a taste of basket case...

 

[mr bagcroft]

Its always sugar coated, but I dont like it.
To me it does cheapen your legacy a little.
No two ways about it.

 

[RUNVS]

I wonder if Hodge will be remembered as a Hawk or a Lion. I already see Mitchell as an Eagle

 

[BK Eaglesfan]

Interesting. Only yesterday listened to the podcast interview he did with Brad Sewell for the Talking Footy series.

Hodge was talking about taking a year off before even looking at coaching to mentally refresh.

Funny though, he also talked about 2017 being the most enjoyable year for a few because with them not in contention there was less pressure and he enjoyed leading the younger guys. He also laughed off the Gold Coast rumour that came up a few weeks back and rubbished the idea of playing on.

 

[Heeney2Franklin]

Some players dont know when to stop. He wont last 1 year let alone 2.

I would imagine its very tough to move away from the game after its been your whole life, but yer some would play forever if they were picked.

 

[_Mike_]

Draft, Trading and FA board thanks.