Welcome Welcome to Hawthorn: Aidan Schubert

[earthworms]

he's so young, I reckon they'll end up Haydn him in the forward pocket.

MM doing his best Di Caprio impression tonight, Nairn born in October and Schubert born late december

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

Came 8th in the 2km time trial at the combine. Is still a month off turning 18.

 

[earthworms]

Came 8th in the 2km time trial at the combine.

At 196cm???
By the way, Nairn came 4th, we’ve got some fast runners from this draft

 

[HawthornHawk]

Really hope this kid can fulfill his potential, can imagine he and Calsher would make a tough duo to match up on

 

[Bugs1977]

Also look at the ****ing frame on the kid.

Once he fills out he's going to be massive. 198cm. Wide clavicles and thick wrists.

He'll be pushing 105kg.

Looks like he's missing a thumb in the above pic but with hands as big as that 9 fingers will do

 

[StillAtLarge]

I'll be disappointed if he's not super composed with the footy. I'll see myself out

 

[Ka Norkers]

yes, not only composed, but also able to Handel any player the opposition defence throws at him.

 

[SSSSSS]

First season where he focused on footy apparently. Was a U16 and U18 state rep in the basketball.

 

[killerspud]

Welcome to the best club in the AFL!

All the best Aidan

 

[killerspud]

yes, not only composed, but also able to Handel any player the opposition defence throws at him.

Hopefully has unfinished business and can complete a Symphony here.

 

[sohsam]

Smart pick. Needed a key forward to potentially have a career alongside side Dear.

what an inspiring choice, marsh's inconsistency probably cost him selection with us and he would have been undersized. Schuey is such a hard match up, too quick for the taller backman, too tall for the smaller defenders, great hands, kick.

 

[cryptor]

A lot to like about his game from the highlights. Strong one grab mark, and uses his body well in the air riding the contact. Puts in defensive efforts and looks comfortable in front of goal and with field kicks. Agree with others that he looks like he has a frame that will fill out nicely. Might take a couple seasons to debut but will be worth the wait.

 

[marklar]

He's got the type of frame Buddy had when he first came to the club.

Skinny yet you could see the monster of a man he was going to develop into.

Need to get him onto the Meek diet, he's gonna be a beast when he grows up.

 

[KermitJagger]

Looks like he's missing a thumb in the above pic but with hands as big as that 9 fingers will do

Hands?! Has he got two of em?

 

[Tall poppy Syndrome]

When asked at draft camp about his pre match preparations Schubert said having a morning chai coffee’s key.

 

[Philhawk]

Think his Dad is a big Hawks fan. Expect a bit of content on that!

 

[Laurie Bingham]

First season where he focused on footy apparently. Was a U16 and U18 state rep in the basketball.

You're saying he has a basketball background ?? Sold !!!

 

[Alite]

Tall forwards need to be able to do one thing well, and that is to mark the ball (buddy aside). Aiden Schubert has sticky fingers marks and the ball like few others. Easily the best mark in the draft group and only comparable to Logan Morris in the last 2 years. As Brian Taylor states , "put your dukes out man", don't wait for the ball to come to you.

Schubert knows his hands are good and so preferentially takes the grab in his hands in front of himself. And I love that.

On to the other:
His kicking style is poor with a high ball drop and no guidance to the foot which will fail in bad weather.

He gives me Kirt Tippet vibes (not a bad person to be compared to) with a bigger engine and a higher competitive nature.

Welcome Aiden, you are on a list. Now the real work starts

 

[killerspud]

Luckily it's not a spelling bee.

Welcome to the Hawks. The best key foward of the draft.

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Mate...you're seventeen, you've dreamt of being drafted all of your years and suddenly you're at a draft camp and someone hands you a board and a texta and asks you to write out answers to questions - you probably didn't have time to think or settle yourself from the nerves you have of being this close to your dream - CUT HIM SOME SLACK (and pray to God you never make a spelling mistake on any post you do here)

 

[Tall poppy Syndrome]

Mate...you're seventeen, you've dreamt of being drafted all of your years and suddenly you're at a draft camp and someone hands you a board and a texta and asks you to write out answers to questions - you probably didn't have time to think or settle yourself from the nerves you have of being this close to your dream - CUT HIM SOME SLACK (and pray to God you never make a spelling mistake on any post you do here)

That’s goode advise.

 

[kazzooka]

Hopefully has unfinished business and can complete a Symphony here.

I've spent more time than I care to admit trying and failng to find a Rachmaninoff pun.

But what I can say is Aidan Schubert's does have some big old hands capable of playing Rachmaninoff, unlike like his namesake Franz Schubert who could barely span an octave.

 

[The Chad and I]

Tall forwards need to be able to do one thing well, and that is to mark the ball (buddy aside). Aiden Schubert has sticky fingers marks the ball like few others. Easily the best mark in the draft group and only comparable to Logan Morris in the last 2 years. As Brian Taylor states , "put your dukes out man", don't wait for the ball to come to you.

Schubert knows his hands are good and so preferentially takes the grab in his hands in front of himself. And I love that.

On to the other:
His kicking style is poor with a high ball drop and no guidance to the foot which will fail in bad weather.

He gives me Kirt Tippet vibes (not a bad person to be compared to) with a bigger engine and a higher competitive nature.

Welcome Aiden, you are on a list. Now the real work starts

Fair summary.
At first look he's a bit raw, moves slightly awkwardly, and his ball drop worries me.
Then I read his incredible 2km time trial result, that he's only played 1 full season of football, and is 1 month away from being ineligible in this draft bc he was born so late in the year!

...and still considered the best KP forward prospect in this draft (not much competition for that title).
His rate of improvement and top-line potential are both tantalising.

He's a rough diamond for sure, but a worthy talent to speculate on.

He might surprise with his development like Mraz did.

 

[theiaofseed]

Cletus thought there was a chance the Scum might pounce with a top ten pick, he has the chance to do the funniest thing ever.

 

[Alite]

I've spent more time than I care to admit trying and faling to find a Rachmaninoff pun.

But what I can say is Aidan Schubert's does have some big old hands capable of playing Rachmaninoff, unlike like his namesake Franz Schubert who could barely span an octave.

Who knows, this Schubert may have bigger hands than Rachmaninoff. That would be fun. While playing the piano is awesome, Let's see is those hands will create a symphony of marks.

 

[Strapping Young Lad]