Welcome Welcome to Hawthorn: Pick 37, Henry Hustwaite - Debuts against the Dees!

[Coach Killer]

I likey

 

[RIOLINWITPUNCHS]

He grew 15cms this year apparently.

 

[Dixie Flatline]

 

[burner1]

Hard to know what to make of him. Seems to read it quickly and a clean kick. Has a lot of growing into his body.

 

[Brant]

= Pendlebury

 

[TylerDurden]

I think he could be the pick of the lot.

 

[SSSSSS]

He grew 15cms this year apparently.

I think I just did too.

 

[eldorado]

I like the eyes-down, classy left foot delivery.

If he's good in traffic, that could make up for any perceived lack of top end speed.

 

[CHUBBSS]

For a player his size he has quite a low Center of gravity, always a big plus

 

[cryptor]

Plenty to work with here by the looks of it. We've done well.

 

[kirbatron]

much punchier flat kick than howey.

best of luck HH

 

[James Colorado]

I could see why there was comments about moving like Pendles on Fox Footy. Appears to be one of those players that makes time stand still around him. Would love that to translate to the AFL.

Yes, but has he ever played basketball?

 

[Glebehawk]

Really stood out in that Vic Metro v Country game. Time and balance…love this pick.

 

[Ned Ryerson]

Yes, but has he ever played basketball?

Funnily enough they mentioned that he had on the draft coverage.

 

[Ned Ryerson]

The jist on the draft thread that he was a more skilful Dan Howe with better decision making has me pretty stoked to see what he can deliver.

 

[Buttonsticher]

Wonder if he gets nick named 'Hussle'

 

[James Colorado]

Funnily enough they mentioned that he had on the draft coverage.

I'm sure the commentators will for every game he ever plays for us, too!

 

[Ned Ryerson]

I'm sure the commentators will for every game he ever plays for us, too!

Will give BT something new to mention after discussing Breust’s rugby league background for the millionth time.

 

[Dewnior]

Looks a mix of Howe and a Llama. Welcome Henry!!

 

[I got the outside word]

Wonder if he gets nick named 'Hussle'

David Husslehoff.

 

[Ned Ryerson]

David Husslehoff.

Star of Baywatch NZ.

 

[Judd2Sewell]

I like the eyes-down, classy left foot delivery.

If he's good in traffic, that could make up for any perceived lack of top end speed.

True, players like Sam, Dal Santo and Pendles were never quick. But their awareness more than made up for it.

Plus we will have guys around him like Ward, Mackenzie, Day, MacDonald, Nash and Newcombe who are all reasonably quick.

 

[matey]

6’ 5 mid smooth mover, composed and a beautiful kick ……. this is doing my head in with the height we are bringing in. Hope Moore will still want to socialise with the boys outside of the club! Bizarre and intriguing looking kid but something about him. Peddles is one of my favourite players to watch over the last decade and it’s insulting to compare but he sort of moves like him.

 

[Howe Amazing]

Looks classy and I know a bit random but relation of Megan who is in media

 

[Titch3Votes0MooreAA]

I'll admit that I wanted Munkara. However, in my opinion, Henry Hustwaite was the best player left. He doesn’t have a great deal of speed or athleticism that clubs cherish in the modern game, but that didn't stop Patrick Cripps

9

Patrick Cripps

Age

31

Ht

195cm

Wt

93kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

25.9

5star

K

9.8

4star

HB

16.1

5star

M

3.4

3star

T

5.8

5star

CL

7.4

5star

D

21.0

5star

K

10.1

4star

HB

10.9

5star

M

2.5

3star

T

3.8

4star

CL

6.3

5star

D

12.6

4star

K

4.8

2star

HB

7.8

5star

M

2.0

3star

T

3.2

5star

CL

1.4

4star

from winning a Brownlow, did it now? Hustwaite, like Cripps, grew up short in stature. He claims that, as a result, he frequently found himself as the tough midfielder left to do all the 'dirty' work. This ability has continued into his tall stature and gives him the appearance of having a lower centre of gravity. For those concerned about his lack of speed and athleticism, don't be. With the addition of Weddle, the team will have two players who can play the tall, athletic midfield/wing position: Weddle and Day. He also compensates for his lack of athleticism and speed by playing a style of football that I can only really compare to Scott Pendlebury

10

Scott Pendlebury

Age

38

Ht

191cm

Wt

86kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

26.5

5star

K

13.2

5star

HB

13.3

5star

M

4.1

4star

T

4.9

5star

CL

4.9

5star

D

25.1

5star

K

12.3

5star

HB

12.9

5star

M

3.4

3star

T

2.3

3star

CL

3.6

4star

D

12.4

4star

K

7.6

3star

HB

4.8

4star

M

5.8

5star

T

2.6

4star

and Daniel Howe

15

Daniel Howe

Age

30

Ht

193cm

Wt

88kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

16.2

4star

K

8.9

3star

HB

7.3

5star

M

4.3

4star

T

4.5

5star

CL

2.2

4star

No current season stats available

D

12.2

3star

K

6.6

3star

HB

5.6

4star

M

4.4

4star

T

3.2

5star

CL

1.0

3star

. He has good agility, is very clean with the ball in hand, and is very composed. He joins the group of tall, graceful, skilled, composed, and effective midfielders Sam is counting on to lead the team out of its rebuild and into its next era of success. He has also shown the same versatility as Weddle and Mackenzie do. He is a steal at No. 37, and I'm ecstatic that we can call him a Hawthorn player. Henry, welcome to the Hawthorn Football Club.