Toast 2014 National Draft, pick #49 - Welcome to Hawthorn Teia Miles

[Rushed_Behind]

Duryea is going to need to run him over in the car park to get a game. But this will be no easy feat as Teia has good vision and awareness and makes good decisions under pressure.

Plus he appears to be a good user of the ball.

Good driver in heavy traffic.

 

[Agent Smith]

So I'm curious how posters here evaluate him now that he's had a bit more exposure at senior level. (Most of the chatter has been about JOR.) Do you think he's a list clogger? Does he need more seniors time? Should his contract be renewed? Are we pumping up his tyres as trade bait?

Jarman Impey was on SEN yesterday arvo and he certainly pumped up Teia's tyres to the point where he suggested the kid was a future captain.

 

[Collins-Langford-Ayres]

Jarman Impey was on SEN yesterday arvo and he certainly pumped up Teia's tyres to the point where he suggested the kid was a future captain.

Wasn't he captain of the Geelong Falcons???

 

[MrPremiership]

Wasn't he captain of the Geelong Falcons???

I think you're thinking of Worpel.

Miles wasn't captain but he did win the Best and Fairest in his draft year

 

[Hawkthorn33]

There's nothing wrong with his height standing at 180 cm but only weighing 73kgs is going to be his biggest challenge.

Fortunately for Teia he isn't even 22 years old yet, so still has time to fill out. If he can add on that extra 7kgs in muscle he will be a force in our backline replacing Doc.

He averaged 10.5 disposals in the 4 games he played last year and this year has increased that number to 18 disposals in the 4 matches he has played. Pretty good improvement by the lad.

He and Hardwick will be a future small defenders and they both have great decision making abilities and disposal efficiency. We are in good shape.

 

[Hawk_francais]

Classy mover and user. Like him down back.

 

[Franko Armani]

Yep creative user of the ball which is exactly what we were crying out for down back. Glad he has been given the opportunity to string a few games together and show us what he’s got. Hopefully he has a big one on Saturday because it’s the young guys like him that need to play well to get us over the line.

 

[Agent Smith]

According to Jars, Teia is a big talker on the track, which is sorta surprising given he's still a greenie.

 

[MrPremiership]

According to Jars, Teia is a big talker on the track, which is sorta surprising given he's still a greenie.

Been there 4 years though. Good to hear guys who are vocal

 

[Sleutheren]

He has shown glimpses of creativity and class with the ball over the past few weeks - including when under a lot of pressure. And, considering his size, he seems to go pretty hard. I like him.

 

[Ned Ryerson]

According to Jars, Teia is a big talker on the track, which is sorta surprising given he's still a greenie.

Still remember Glass directing the troops like Hodge in his first game - some players take to it naturally.

 

[grumbleguts]

Still remember Glass directing the troops like Hodge in his first game - some players take to it naturally.

Depends on where they direct them of course.

 

[Ned Ryerson]

Depends on where they direct them of course.

And if the players understood where the hell Glass wanted them to go.

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

He’s shown a bit. I wonder if he’s shown enough though.

 

[lyger]

He’s shown a bit. I wonder if he’s shown enough though.

The one to make way when (if) Birch is good to go?

 

[Teamwork Talks]

He’s shown a bit. I wonder if he’s shown enough though.

Jury still out on Miles.
I hope he makes it.

 

[Collins-Langford-Ayres]

He’s shown a bit. I wonder if he’s shown enough though.

Given our outs already include Vickery and Rioli and most likely Willsmore, Kiwi and possibly Whitey and Mirra, expect he'll be fine...

 

[William Wonka]

And if the players understood where the hell Glass wanted them to go.

Player one- "Did you have any idea what he said?"
Player two- "Who knows... something about potatoes I think"

 

[sven_inc]

His stature reminds me a bit of Kade Simpson. He's only 78kg. I've really liked what I've seen in the last few weeks and looks to have the tools to make it. Hope he stays around all year.

 

[HawthornHawk]

The first time you saw this kid at Box Hill you knew he could play

If you watch him closely at afl level he's also courageous for his size and has a lot of mongrel, would love it if the club tried to fill him out but I just can't remember the last time we did that with a player

 

[grumbleguts]

And if the players understood where the hell Glass wanted them to go.

There was the great third quarter confusion when he said "Stand dere in the second, but move dere in the turd."

 

[tommyk72]

A couple of really smart and skilful plays by Teia in the first quarter. He's building in the same Hardwick did last year - showing a little more each game as he becomes more and more comfortable.

 

[caliente]

Played magnificently today.

 

[SSSSSS]

I have to admit I was wrong on him. Thought he was done last year.

Egg all over my face.

 

[MrPremiership]

I have to admit I was wrong on him. Thought he was done last year.

Egg all over my face.

Same

Was very good today. So much composure with the footy. Plays it safe with his options, but doesn't make mistakes,