Player Watch Welcome to Hawthorn, Ned Reeves. Extends to 2026 and then again to 2029!

[Roddy]

The big noodle’s ceiling is higher than he is…

 

[Beandip]

The big noodle’s ceiling is higher than he is…

That's bloody high!

 

[grumbleguts]

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There is zero future in citing actual stats to him, he bases all of his "expertise" on gut feels which he forms in the first 30 seconds of seeing a player and sticks with it. he is not interested in, or aware of, facts.

 

[Pessimistic]

It would be quite exceptional for a young ruck to have great stats week in week out. It was always going to need patience

 

[Alite]

Two good games in a row. Not great, but great signs.

In the past Ned was pushed off the drop of the ball far too easily. As a developing ruckman that is not surprising. But his improvement is clear to see. He is now holding his own in strength and body positioning much more often. Some of his taps to advantage have been excellent.

I think Ned is now somewhere near the 18 best ruckman in the AFL and continues to improve.

We are told he is measured at 210.7cm.

I am now just waiting for a few fwd line pack marks to see that he can be, and in fact is, the Hawk‘s Big Kahuna who will take us to further silverware.

 

[parsons nose]

Loved his goal early against Adelaid, showed his capacity to sum up a situation really quickly. And some of his tap work was really good. Would like to see him take a few more big marks around the ground. That’ll come in time.

 

[TazHawk15]

There were two taps he produced on Sunday that in footy terms were lace out, lots to work with here.

Hopefully he will continue to develop in the next couple of years and Ramsden comes on, we could have two very good ruckman in the coming years.

 

[tommyk72]

Two good games in a row. Not great, but great signs.

In the past Ned was pushed off the drop of the ball far too easily. As a developing ruckman that is not surprising. But his improvement is clear to see. He is now holding his own in strength and body positioning much more often. Some of his taps to advantage have been excellent.

I think Ned is now somewhere near the 18 best ruckman in the AFL and continues to improve.

We are told he is measured at 210.7cm.

I am now just waiting for a few fwd line pack marks to see that he can be, and in fact is, the Hawk‘s Big Kahuna who will take us to further silverware.

Not a fan of his scrambling crumbing goals off the deck?

On a serious note, we have seen him do this a couple of times in the AFL, and a few more in the VFL. I think the natural ability to take th fwd line marks are there, and we will see that grow more and more over time.

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

Has a good head on his shoulders, the big noodle.

 

[MrPremiership]

Still hasn't even played 20 games.....enjoying his development

 

[Pinoy Hawk]

 

[Ned Ryerson]

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Crazy that Ned is only a toddler there.

 

[theiaofseed]

Crazy that Ned is only a toddler there.

Few weeks out of nappies.

 

[I got the outside word]

Few weeks out of nappies.

He’s also standing in a hole.

 

[WWSD]

Reeves this year has kicked 7 goals and 1 behind. Not a bad return. I think that one behind may have been a set shot that hit the post. If he can improve his fitness and endurance levels, that will then allow him to work on his marking around the ground. It’s the only part of his game that’s lacking.

 

[Rocket72]

Can't find any info on his injury - anyone know?

 

[Tassie Cryptik]

Can't find any info on his injury - anyone know?

A tank ran over his foot.

 

[James Buchanan]

A tank ran over his foot.

Is that a Morris reference?

 

[badboybobba]

I think we have may have seen the last of Ned this year. If so Lynch needs to dominate at Box Hill and force himself in the team for the last few rounds.

 

[Judd2Sewell]

Is that a Morris reference?

Nah it's probably something to do with Nash

 

[CHUBBSS]

Maybe the club reacted at a slight shoulder issue because he is to good to damage it?

Get him fit and firing for next year

 

[Linda CRS]

Can't find any info on his injury - anyone know?

I hear done for the year, same with impey.

 

[SSSSSS]

Hopefully just precautionary if we are putting him on ice for the rest of the year.

 

[MrPremiership]

Glad he got to come back after that shoulder injury, but would be a shame to lose him for the last few weeks.

Really excited for his 2023 though

 

[Pinoy Hawk]

I hear done for the year, same with impey.

What happened with Impey ?