Player Watch Welcome to Hawthorn, Tyler Brockman!

[Strapping Young Lad]

 

[essaynode]

Like it or not, Jack Ginnivan and Tyler Brockman’s careers are now linked after a talented small Fwd left the Hawks and we brought in a talented small Fwd.

As Van Halen says in their stupid lyric, “only time will tell if we (they) stand the test of time”. (Note I love Van Halen)

Best case scenario is both kick 500 goals in 250 games.

This post has aged very well given Tyler is in the news for the wrong reasons.

‘It’s not me bro, what did I do?’ Eagles investigate alleged street brawl involving young forward

‘It’s not me bro, what did I do?’ Eagles investigate alleged street brawl involving young forward

www.foxsports.com.au

 

[Flag08]

Finally hit a target

 

[lethalselbow]

Be an interesting watch. Doesn't sound flash, but early days.

 

[ReturningHawk]

Can’t stand the way this is being “reported” on social media.

Tyler is such a promising player at just 23 years old. But two really unprofessional incidents in the two years he’s been back home is worrying. I’d love him back at the Hawks to see if he could realise his potential.

 

[The Chad and I]

Huge talent.
I wouldn't say no to a rookie spot.

 

[Fleabane]

Huge talent.
I wouldn't say no to a rookie spot.

It's probably a bit premature to even think of this - but I guess this is Bigfooty.

I would consider this for Tyler more than for other troubled players but things have escalated since he was with us. I'd trust our club though - they'd be in a good position to know what they are dealing with if it came to such a decision.

 

[DearJai]

Him leaving Hawthorn was a real fork in the road type moment for his career and life.

Hope he's able to navigate this, and then get his career going again.

Ideally with us, if Sam still has a soft spot for him.

 

[lethalselbow]

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[arupist]

Huge talent.
I wouldn't say no to a rookie spot.

Let's be realistic. He ain't Cyril. He's not even Chad.

For his sake, I really hope he settles in for a long career.

 

[Atch]

Let's be realistic. He ain't Cyril. He's not even Chad.

For his sake, I really hope he settles in for a long career.

It's not like he was lighting it up for West coast either.

 

[Simon Crawshay]

Let's be realistic. He ain't Cyril. He's not even Chad.

For his sake, I really hope he settles in for a long career.

He does have talent but he doesn't have the kind of talent that would make an AFL club keep him on their squad if he keeps pulling these kinds of shenanigans.

At least that's my take.

 

[Upgrayedd]

My advice for any young AFL player to come from the area is to never ever go back to Gero. As the place is hell on earth and you might see a benefit of seeing family and friends, but as AFL players will run into the odd people who will try to be a hero in public. Every 7th person in that shithole of the town is twice as bad.

 

[hawkmang]

Definitely not an expert here… but is it really self defence if you’re the one walking towards the guy you hit, and then chasing down another?

 

[Buzz Hawk]

Marginally talented. Some skills but not really a consistent AFL player.
Wish him well but yeah, nah.

 

[Whats a Battle]

Marginally talented. Some skills but not really a consistent AFL player.
Wish him well but yeah, nah.

I would have trouble cheering on a "hero" like Tyler as a Hawk, even if he were supremely talented.

Given he's marginally talented, no bloody way.

My advice for any young AFL player to come from the area is to never ever go back to Gero. As the place is hell on earth and you might see a benefit of seeing family and friends, but as AFL players will run into the odd people who will try to be a hero in public. Every 7th person in that shithole of the town is twice as bad.

Got nothing to do with Tyler as a person, the Geraldton made him do it.

 

[MrPremiership]

Wouldn't be in our best 30

Some views heavy on potential, but has delivered very little. Then add the (multiple) off-field stuff.

Just not worth it.

 

[The Jet From Poowong]

His career is in jeopardy. Not talented enough to be pulling such stupid stunts every off season. Probably gone if the instigator

 

[DearJai]

His career is in jeopardy. Not talented enough to be pulling such stupid stunts every off season. Probably gone if the instigator

I think he's well and truly talented enough to make it though. Agree on all points otherwise (nobody is talented enough to get away with the stuff he's done at WCE imo).

Just that what he lacks most is an understanding of how to get the best out of himself.

We were well and truly on the way to unlocking that it seemed like. His WCE games and off field stuff have been a big unravelling for him sadly.

 

[Upgrayedd]

Got nothing to do with Tyler as a person, the Geraldton made him do it.

I mean. I understand the skepticism about blaming the town, but I'm not wrong. Any of my fellow WA hawks fans who have spent any amount of time up there will half agree.

 

[marklar]

Maybe time to close this thread? He no longer plays for us and is unlikely to again.

 

[Judd2Sewell]

He's 23, has never kicked over a goal a game (as a small forward), doesn't apply pressure and isn't a ball winner. Add to that he's got himself into trouble off the field a few times now. If WCE weren't so putrid he would probably already be out of the league.

 

[grumbleguts]

Maybe time to close this thread? He no longer plays for us and is unlikely to again.

He still WAS a hawks player and as such has garnered some interest for his actions.

 

[MazHawk]

I wont remark on Tyler or his actions but I will remark a totally dumbfounded 'OMG you're not serious!' to the few who think we could/might take him back.

Why on Earth would you waste a list spot on a player who would need three concurrent injuries to players to even be considered for a berth?

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

Maybe time to close this thread? He no longer plays for us and is unlikely to again.

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