Welcome Welcome to Hawthorn: Ollie Greeves

[Alite]

Michael Jordan too

This is from AI: Michael Jordan was known to be pigeon-toed (in-toeing), a condition where the feet point inward. It is relatively common among elite athletes and sprinters. This structural, often hereditary, trait can sometimes offer advantages in sports requiring quick, agile changes of direction.

• Mechanical Efficiency: Some theories suggest that mild in-toeing can offer a biomechanical advantage in sports requiring quick cuts and explosive changes in direction.
• Propulsion: Pigeon-toed athletes may experience less "roll" from the outside to the inside of the foot upon contact, potentially allowing for a stiffer ankle joint that dissipates less energy and generates greater propulsive force.
• Drawbacks: Excessive in-toeing can increase pressure on the knees, ankles, and hips, which may heighten the risk of injury over time.

 

[matey]

Kids got a great attitude as well

 

[TylerDurden]

Does he play v the Cats next week?

 

[GinniAndTonic]

Does he play v the Cats next week?

Easily

 

[Simon Crawshay]

Kids got a great attitude as well

Never a bad thing as a young player when the captain of the club is a fan!

Sic has a very good footy brain, I trust his instincts when it comes to spotting up and coming talent.

Also gave a shout out to Dalton as well which was good to see.

And as I said previously I reckon Ginni is going to tear the comp apart this year, watch this space.......

 

[matey]

Does he play v the Cats next week?

Ollie is a kid at 6 4 a solid unit already. He seems to handle the physicality at training without a problem. He goes into contests without any fear/hesitation ……. seen him having a crack at Newk behind play!

I reckon the coaches are weighing up the impact he has with the footy (which is beautiful to watch with his quick decision making and skills) compared to when he doesn’t have it and we all know that Sam holds the latter in the highest regard. Having said this Ollie is working his butt off and looks leaner from when he first turned up before Xmas. Keep working hard young man

 

[cryptor]

Does he play v the Cats next week?

These things tend to have very extended benches with many senior players only playing the first half. So I’d be shocked if he didn’t play at least a half.

 

[The Chad and I]

Ollie Greeves- He is going really well. He’s really good at first possession. Very powerful, a good short kick and very composed. He’s covering the ground really well. He’s very professional. Him and Jack Dalton are always at the club and working hard

Interesting that he chose to say the last bit.
I know it's pre-season and it's all happy vibes, but that's pleasing to hear.

Greeves will surprise a few people on this board.

 

[Dewwwww]

Ollie is a kid at 6 4 a solid unit already. He seems to handle the physicality at training without a problem. He goes into contests without any fear/hesitation ……. seen him having a crack at Newk behind play!

I reckon the coaches are weighing up the impact he has with the footy (which is beautiful to watch with his quick decision making and skills) compared to when he doesn’t have it and we all know that Sam holds the latter in the highest regard. Having said this Ollie is working his butt off and looks leaner from when he first turned up before Xmas. Keep working hard young man

‘Ollie is working his butt off’ is the key thing I take away from your comments. If this is his attitude towards training then I have no doubt that he will end up a 200 gamer!

 

[ReturningHawk]

‘Ollie is working his butt off’ is the key thing I take away from your comments. If this is his attitude towards training then I have no doubt that he will end up a 200 gamer!

It's early days but his attitude has been the standout to me. Always got a smile on his face in every photo. Doesn't seem put off by doing the hard yards. It's all about opportunity now... competition is fierce for those bench spots.

 

[Roddy]

Hang on, I thought he had a poor attitude?

Or maybe that was just a beatup….

 

[Suntory Boss Coffee]

Hang on, I thought he had a poor attitude?

Or maybe that was just a beatup….

He still may well have tbh.

 

[Sprint Artisan]

It's early days but his attitude has been the standout to me. Always got a smile on his face in every photo. Doesn't seem put off by doing the hard yards. It's all about opportunity now... competition is fierce for those bench spots.

If he's able to smile then he's NOT WORKING HARD ENOUGH!!
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[Dewnior]

‘Ollie is working his butt off’ is the key thing I take away from your comments. If this is his attitude towards training then I have no doubt that he will end up a 200 gamer!

Agree, but too early to tell if it will be at senior level.

 

[kazzooka]

‘Ollie is working his butt off’ is the key thing I take away from your comments. If this is his attitude towards training then I have no doubt that he will end up a 200 gamer!

A few of our posters mentioned in the training reports that Greeves and Dalton would often do some extra work alone after training together.

 

[unitedhawk2]

If he's able to smile then he's NOT WORKING HARD ENOUGH!!
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I know you're kidding but that's probably exactly what coaches from a bygone era would've said!

Thankfully, attitudes have evolved over the years...

 

[Yardie]

I know you're kidding but that's probably exactly what coaches from a bygone era would've said!

Thankfully, attitudes have evolved over the years...

Stop smiling and get back to work.....

 

[unitedhawk2]

Stop smiling and get back to work.....

I'm (very) happily retired, mate!

 

[peetoo]

Am I right in saying no debuts in 2025 so about due really

 

[The Golden Glenferrie]

Am I right in saying no debuts in 2025 so about due really

None.

Should have 10 this year with our draw

 

[kazzooka]

Am I right in saying no debuts in 2025 so about due really

You would think McCabe and Ryan will either get a look at some stage or be in a bit of strife (Bodie Ryan more so as talls tend to get more time). Mraz is by all reports ready for a taste.

We have 5 really exciting draft picks (I think all but LeRay are a chance for a debut, though i really rate LeRay long term) and Cody Anderson as well from last year. At this stage I cannot see JUH or Matt Hill getting a game.

 

[Slainte]

You would think McCabe and Ryan will either get a look at some stage or be in a bit of strife (Bodie Ryan more so as talls tend to get more time). Mraz is by all reports ready for a taste.

We have 5 really exciting draft picks (I think all but LeRay are a chance for a debut, though i really rate LeRay long term) and Cody Anderson as well from last year. At this stage I cannot see JUH or Matt Hill getting a game.

After watching the intra-club hightlights package, I wouldn't rule out Matt Hill.

 

[kazzooka]

After watching the intra-club hightlights package, I wouldn't rule out Matt Hill.

AT this stage I can see Matt Hill getting a game. A lot can change in a few hours after witnessing 2 pieces of play from a highlight package. I'd be more impressed in I heard he kicked a bag of goals.

Hopefully he did more than the highlights show and his stat sheet wasn't 3 disposals and a tackle.

 

[Alite]

I listened to the Sic interview. There was a lot of sub-text that I heard. Sic was specifically asked about Greeves. His comments were what you would expect for a player not yet ready.

Sic said exactly what he should say = Greeves is a big kid that is hard to tackle ... has a great short kick... and the knock on him being that he does not transition well ... Sic thinks Greeves is doing OK... = not yet good enough.

My reading of Sic's comments on Greeves is that he has weapons, but that he is long way from playing in the seniors.

And that is OK.

I am looking forward to watching Ollie at Box Hill. If Ollie and HH are working together with Dalton... that will be fun.

 

[I got the outside word]

One play on the wing was enough. Sign him for 10.