Welcome Welcome to Hawthorn: Matt Hill! CatB rookie, ex-Storm

[To the Hawk]

Excited to see what Hill can do in year 2. A bright start at Box Hill and it would be great to see this guy as a lightning pressure forward.

We can't just let damaging half-backs collect 30 on the rebound every week in 2026. Need to lock the ball in longer.

 

[I got the outside word]

Excited to see what Hill can do in year 2. A bright start at Box Hill and it would be great to see this guy as a lightning pressure forward.

We can't just let damaging half-backs collect 30 on the rebound every week in 2026. Need to lock the ball in longer.

My favourite Hilly moment was when he, from standing still, powered through 9 (maybe 2-3) pack tackles to burst out the other side and goal. If it all clicks he will do some special things.

 

[Roger Rogerson]

He’s def got the X factor and finishing class. Some brilliant goals for BH this season.

Just need the gaps in games where he isn’t involved to start disappearing.

Wonder if we think this season is make or break or whether we think he needs 3-4 preseasons to get his endurance up to the level.

 

[Simon Crawshay]

He’s def got the X factor and finishing class. Some brilliant goals for BH this season.

Just need the gaps in games where he isn’t involved to start disappearing.

Wonder if we think this season is make or break or whether we think he needs 3-4 preseasons to get his endurance up to the level.

Id think three years would be the max the club would invest on a Cat B rookie.

So maybe not next season but if he wasn't showing significant improvement in his tank by 2027 he would be in a bit of strife.