Training 2025 Off-Season & Preseason reports and discussion

[Tall poppy Syndrome]

Pretty sure I read he is getting married on Valentine’s Day, so I’d imagine he has some leave granted.

So he’s missing the family day to start a family.

 

[HawthornHawk]

I have to say congrats to the hawthorn faithful. Massive turnout for family day and centenary celebrations. Well done to the club for organising it. I know even they were surprised by the numbers. Setting up the expectations. All that is left is for the boys to deliver. As Jordan Lewis who was with his 4 boys during the jumper presentation said when asked. "Top 4 should be the aim. Isn't that what we do here." Yes Jordan we sure do.

The season can't come fast enough

I reckon i've seen significantly more hawthorn gear out and about this summer than ever before

 

[matey]

Watched the Sat morning match sim delightful morning watching the boys having a really good crack not holding anything back. The niggling and skirmishes behind play stood out and not sure if it was a directive by the coaches to make it as uncomfortable out there for each other or it’s just because of the environment that’s been created with competition for spots available but it was evident. This year I reckon we will see more of the unsociable Hawks that we have been accustomed to when we play our best football. From the Wiz having a go at basically anyone he didn’t care from Weds to Frost which was hilarious……. at one stage Frost just rolled him over and sat on top of him like, “have you finished yet” . The Wiz is feisty as they come! Love him. At one stage Dimma was copping some very close attention from Serong didn’t like it and started doing some hard elbows into him but Serong did’nt let up. Serong has matured and has got a bit of nasty/hard edge about him. Newcombe got tackled and got pinned holding the ball and could hear Worps from 40 metres away yelling/giving it to him. Sis went nuts a couple times for players not manning up properly with a couple of easy hit up’s into the forward line or when he moved forward was ignored leading. It was brilliant to watch and a good hit out for the real stuff in a few weeks time.

At the end of each quarter I was swapping ends in order to closely watch the forwards. Our small forwards put on a show. Watching Ginni, Moore and the Wiz working together and linking up ….. I am confident that this group (throw in Croc who was on the sidelines) will become one of the best small forward groups in the comp. Ginni kicked 3/4 but sat out last quarter, Moore is built like a tank geez he is a solid unit up close and his pressure/never give up attitude always makes things happen and the Wiz …… he did a couple of inspirational tackles and smothers where he was horizontal in the air! They all do the hard work the 1% and then when we get the ball they are all clever and unselfish enough to look for the best option available to goal. Chol could have kicked 4/5 dropped a couple of sitters. But a massive strength that Chol brings to the table is that if he doesn’t mark it he brings it to ground to our quality small forwards ….. he rarely gets out marked! Noticed coaches telling Ramma to play up higher. Throw in Gunners, Dimma, Siss etc …… even without Dear and Lewis I think we still have the firepower to score 100 points most weeks

Was worried Newk and Wiz both limped at times after incidents but they played out the game which was great to see. Not long now Go Hawks!

 

[Suntory Boss Coffee]

Anyone concerned that Croc has been sitting out for so long?

 

[matey]

Anyone concerned that Croc has been sitting out for so long?

Had some sort of foot/ankle issue from the match sim on recent camp? He’s been flying over summer so he hasn’t been out for that long

 

[TheFourPillars]

Anyone concerned that Croc has been sitting out for so long?

No concerns started running last week should be back real soon. Has done most of the pre season and is flying

 

[kirbatron]

Anyone concerned that Croc has been sitting out for so long?

primed for a half nw vs cats

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

Wasn’t sure where to post this, but it was good to see all Jordan’s boys with the number 3 and “LEWIS” on their backs.

 

[peetoo]

Wasn’t sure where to post this, but it was good to see all Jordan’s boys with the number 3 and “LEWIS” on their backs.

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Looks like a few of them are already into playing footy looking at the shorts logo.

Anyway, good work Jordan

 

[Dags2015]

On Kayo and Foxtel.

Monday, February 17

West Coast vs. Richmond, 9:30am AWST at Mineral Resources Park (3x 20min periods, no time on)

Geelong vs. Hawthorn, 2pm AEDT at GMHBA Stadium (5 x 30min periods, no time on)

Enjoy.

can you go to the Geelong vs Hawthorn is it free to get in

 

[Dewyyyyy]

can you go to the Geelong vs Hawthorn is it free to get in

Yes

 

[Dewyyyyy]

 

[grumbleguts]

Does anyone know why barass wasn’t at the family day today?

He hates the name norm, and realises if he stays he might get a Norm Smith medal, so he's gone back to west coast.

 

[Ned Ryerson]

Wasn’t sure where to post this, but it was good to see all Jordan’s boys with the number 3 and “LEWIS” on their backs.

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Hope he wasn't too shaken after his car got smashed up by car thieves on Friday.

 

[Nugett]

Some of my amateur photos from today's Family Day.

Yourself and Newmo89 make a great combo. Newmo with their journalistic vocabulary and yourself with your photography. It’s joyful to both see and read. With you two it’s like Roughie and Cyril, Dunstall and Derm, Mitchell and Crawf, Hodgie and Birchall. All so complex yet smooth and very satisfying.

 

[ppphawk]

Wasn’t sure where to post this, but it was good to see all Jordan’s boys with the number 3 and “LEWIS” on their backs.

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Is it bad that all I can see in this photo is 4 x Father-son players?

 

[threesixpio]

Is it bad that all I can see in this photo is 4 x Father-son players?

Yes!

I saw 15 Hawthorn Brownlows personally

 

[Pinoy Hawk]

Quick training today-11th February.
More of stretching, handballing and kicking drills.
Channel 10 and Herald Sun media are present.

Calsher participated in all the drills, but nothing much to be excited yet as today’s sessions are short(and light).

Meeky got interviewed by Channel 10 and was asked about the pressure being the #1 ruck, pressure to the Hawks being the favourite this year. Some questions asking about Will Day, Lewis, The Wiz etc. I don’t know if they will show the whole interview in the TV.

Croc told me that he got a sore knee that’s why he did not participate in the match sim last Saturday.

Sic told me that Tom Barrass is getting married that’s why he’s not in the training today and not in that Family Day last Sunday.

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

Calsher participated in all the drills, but nothing much to be excited yet as today’s sessions are short(and light).

The fact he’s involved in light skills is a great update.

 

[JZedd]

For those who weren't at the final main match simulation before the practice matches start, here is an article I have written for Zero Hanger.

Track watch: Hawks recruit, small forward shine as skipper’s new role is revealed

Read up on Hawthorn’s final intraclub hitout before their opening pre-season game.

www.zerohanger.com

Hello Newman. Nice article bro.

 

[I got the outside word]

Sic told me that Tom Barrass is getting married that’s why he’s not in the training today and not in that Family Day last Sunday.

Worrying signs, starting to question his commitment to the club.

 

[theiaofseed]

Worrying signs, starting to question his commitment to the club.

If he doesnt come back with his side burns cut, I'm advocating for his delisting.

 

[The Golden Glenferrie]

Worrying signs, starting to question his commitment to the club.

I think we should delist him NOW!

 

[Mercy Seat]

Is it bad that all I can see in this photo is 4 x Father-son players?

My first thought was, that's our 2035 premiership midfield

 

[Mitchell Madness]

It's an award that helps, to let losers feel better about themselves.

It's an award that helps the umpires recognise the players which require protection.