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    Training 2026 Off-Season & Preseason reports and discussion

    We didn't have anyone debut in 2025. Albeit I think Mraz would have if not for injury. And that wasn't really a big deal given how many young players we brought in across 2022-2024. We should expect growth from plenty of young established best 23 players in 2026. But given we didn't bring in...
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    Welcome Welcome to Hawthorn: Aidan Schubert

    I feel the teams picking above us couldn't afford to be patient is the reason why. Essendon in particular I think went too safe and similar with their 3 picks. Having 3 top 12 picks meant they should have grabbed him to pair with Caddy. I look forward in time to reminding them of this **** up...
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    Welcome Welcome to Hawthorn: Matt Hill! CatB rookie, ex-Storm

    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.
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    Welcome Welcome to Hawthorn: Jack Dalton

    Eventually I think. But he needs to build size for that at AFL level. MM referenced the high half forward role for him initially. Clearly has the tank for that already.
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    Welcome Welcome to Hawthorn: Jack Dalton

    We love high half forwards that can run all day. A key strength to our team. Feel we will see him multiple times across 2026. Especially if MacDonald takes to midfield. Physically (for high half forward) he's ready. Everything about his character and professionalism tells us that he will be...
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    Player Watch Welcome to Hawthorn, Ned Reeves. Extends to 2026 and then again to 2029!

    I totally agree that Meek looked gassed towards the end of the year. Before they changed the rules last time, our numbers out of the middle were exceptional with Reeves. So reverting back to those rules and further development in Reeves is exciting. Getting first tap out of the centre could go...
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    Training 2026 Off-Season & Preseason reports and discussion

    Great insight. Like many, I've felt for years now MacDonald will be our Zach Bailey. Just hasn't come together consistently yet. I think when it clicks he's going to be a star of the competition, mid/forward split. Moore personally I don't really rate as a mid. Both he and the team function so...
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    Player Watch 2025 AFL Draft Thread (Welcome to our new Central Districts overlords!)

    So to all the night 1 dummy spits we didn't take a mid... We went and took 3 night 2 and rookie draft. This is why you don't reach for perceived need with early picks. There wasn't any notable mids at our first 2 picks (albeit Nairn has scope). We nailed two sliders being considered around pick...
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    Player Watch 2025 AFL Draft Thread (Welcome to our new Central Districts overlords!)

    I love our list build since Sam took over as coach. We have a clear game style that the players are drilled in. It's been ahead of the game in many elements. Every recruiting and draft decision is just so lazer clear with what fits this style. We put a huge emphasis on development. Dingley a...
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    Player Watch 2025 AFL Draft Thread (Welcome to our new Central Districts overlords!)

    Once it got past the top 6 picks, and Cumming who I rate so highly, the next band of picks I'm not really expecting blue chip. Although I do think Xavier Taylor will be a legit gun defender in a Maynard and Hardwick mold of making others walk taller. I think we've done exceptionally well, and...
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    Player Watch 2025 AFL Draft Thread (Welcome to our new Central Districts overlords!)

    Probably should have snapped up Dalton night 1 for all those... "But we didn't take a mid" primas Looks 'busy' which is something I think we seriously lack in the midfield and probably why Fox Footy thought of Merrett. Can legit see this guy playing in 2026. Not hard given he's the best...
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    Player Watch 2025 AFL Draft Thread (Welcome to our new Central Districts overlords!)

    Trac is a selfish footballer that's only gotten worse as his career winds down. There's a reason he was never a leader at dees. Reckon he'll go ok this year, but not a player you want on a 4 year deal (5 for suns). Couldn't care less we didn't get him. We've got some solid assets now to try...
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    Unofficial Preview 2025 Hawk's Hypothetical Trade Discussion...now with added DFA spitballing!

    Yeah. I really hope we land him late. But I think our recent drafting tells us if you can't run there's no room for you under Sam.
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    Welcome Welcome to Hawthorn: Daniel Giansiracusa

    Oh sorry. I have the old school centre as part of a spine. Hence Mackenzie. Totally agree on McCabe this year too. Just need to settle him back and see what he has in 2026.
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    Player Watch 2025 AFL Draft Thread (Welcome to our new Central Districts overlords!)

    Wild. Who on earth was the top midfielder that was ever supposedly going to be available for us to take? Grlj? Maybe, but he's a project mid who was poor in the champs as a midfielder. He will play half-back. Farrow remains a project mid given he's played at half-back. No proof at all he...
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