Welcome 2018 national draft, pick 63: Welcome to Hawthorn Mathew Walker

[grumbleguts]

Ditto. Similar to Worpel, seems to have an AFL ready body so could be a fast developer/early entrant into the Seniors

The big difference between Walker and Worpel being that when you say Walker heaps of times really fast, it doesn't sound like you're playing pacman.

 

[threesixpio]

The big difference between Walker and Worpel being that when you say Walker heaps of times really fast, it doesn't sound like you're playing pacman.

You sound like Fossie bear but

 

[grumbleguts]

You sound like Fossie bear but

True!

 

[COKEandCOLA]

It wasn't a trade at all. We drafted him.

I'd have to respond with both yes and no sorry mate.

We drafted him with a pick that we traded for.

It's all noted under the third point in this article:

https://www.triplem.com.au/story/2018-triple-m-footy-trade-and-free-agency-tracker-109511

 

[marklar]

https://www.triplem.com.au/story/2018-triple-m-footy-trade-and-free-agency-tracker-109511

26. Taylor Duryea (Hawthorn) traded to Western Bulldogs for future fourth-round pick.
25. Tom Scully (GWS) traded to Hawthorn for future fourth-round pick.

So we swapped a 27 year old Doc for a 27 year old Scully and a few draft points. No wonder the other teams hate us.

 

[COKEandCOLA]

26. Taylor Duryea (Hawthorn) traded to Western Bulldogs for future fourth-round pick.
25. Tom Scully (GWS) traded to Hawthorn for future fourth-round pick.

So we swapped a 27 year old Doc for a 27 year old Scully and a few draft points. No wonder the other teams hate us.

We actually gave GWS the 4th Round Selection that we got back from GCS in the Scrimshaw trade.

Essentially that means that we got both Scrimshaw and Scully for our 3rd Round Selection this year.

Even more reason for the haters to hate.

The 4th Round Selection that we got from WBD was sent to Port Adelaide as part of the Wingard trade.

While we obviously paid overs I have no doubt he'll be more than with the investment.

I can't wait to see what magic Clarko and Wrighty will pull out of the hat this upcoming trade period.

I have a feeling the hatred to follow will be of epic proportions.

 

[MrPremiership]

We actually gave GWS the 4th Round Selection that we got back from GCS in the Scrimshaw trade.

Essentially that means that we got both Scrimshaw and Scully for our 3rd Round Selection this year.

Even more reason for the haters to hate.

The 4th Round Selection that we got from WBD was sent to Port Adelaide as part of the Wingard trade.

While we obviously paid overs I have no doubt he'll be more than with the investment.

I can't wait to see what magic Clarko and Wrighty will pull out of the hat this upcoming trade period.

I have a feeling the hatred to follow will be of epic proportions.

I love melts....

 

[HawksILove]

Didn't the Hawks decide to grab Matt Walker instead of Mosquito in the draft?

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

Didn't the Hawks decide to grab Matt Walker instead of Mosquito in the draft?

No. Kosi was our first pick.

 

[Brishawk]

Excited to see this kid make his debut for box hill today. Can’t believe he fell to us. Something special about this kid.

 

[COKEandCOLA]

I'm keen as to see the kid make his debut, has the potential to be something special.

An interesting fact is that he is related to former Carlton forward Andrew Walker, if he has even half of his talent I'll be totally stoked!

 

[Lotus]

 

[Argy]

It was the first time I've seen him in the flesh. I can see now why others have high hops for the guy.

 

[MrPremiership]

Good to at least see him back on the park

 

[Slick]

From the VFL Player by Player Review:

Mathew Walker (10 disposals, 2 goals, 5 marks)
“It was Mats first game for the club as well – he’s an 18-year-old who we are really excited about. He had some exciting moments and took three big contested marks, which shows the talent that he has. He didn’t quite execute on the day, kicking two goals and three behinds, but to have five shots on goal from three-quarters of footy is exciting in itself. He did some 18-year-old things out there that are to be expected, but we will work with him like all the other first-year players on how to play the Hawks way. Overall it was exciting to have him out there.

That's pretty exciting if you ask me.

 

[SHAKESPEARE]

This kid is a contested marking beast.

I would play him ASAP

 

[COKEandCOLA]

This kid is a contested marking beast.

I would play him in the forward line ASAP

Fixed it for you mate

 

[Leather Poisoning]

From the VFL Player by Player Review:

Mathew Walker (10 disposals, 2 goals, 5 marks)
“It was Mats first game for the club as well – he’s an 18-year-old who we are really excited about. He had some exciting moments and took three big contested marks, which shows the talent that he has. He didn’t quite execute on the day, kicking two goals and three behinds, but to have five shots on goal from three-quarters of footy is exciting in itself. He did some 18-year-old things out there that are to be expected, but we will work with him like all the other first-year players on how to play the Hawks way. Overall it was exciting to have him out there.

That's pretty exciting if you ask me.

THat's an awesome first hit out. This guy is going to be special - you'll see what I mean soon enough.

 

[Judd2Sewell]

Why did he fall to our late pick?

 

[Milkshaker]

Why did he fall to our late pick?

I reckon GWS were squirriling him away to grab as a rookie. Hawks pounced.

 

[COKEandCOLA]

Why did he fall to our late pick?

He didn't.

We performed a live pick trade with Collingwood to obtain him.

 

[Roddy27]

Why did he fall to our late pick?

He slipped late in the draft because he had a little bit of an underwhelming under 18 year. He'd been good without being great consistently enough. Had some rippers, then was quiet. Part of that was to do with positional changes he was being asked to perform with Murray (playing more midfield time etc) and he was thrown around a bit. Sometimes players just fall out of the minds of recruiters when they don't come out guns blazing all the time. That and GWS need for other types led to him falling down the pecking order.

He had a terrific bottom age year, with some outstanding moments in the NEAFL with the giants. One time kicking a bag of 5 goals in a great display. For me personally, having watched that game, it's moments like that recruiters needed to remember. Obviously wright did, and the rest is history.

Sometimes it's very hard for players to impress again after emerging as 17yr olds. It's unfair in some respects, as not all will be able to show their true wares until they're actually in the system.

 

[Ned Ryerson]

Tall, marking threat and can kick a goal. He’ll be playing in our backline in no time.

 

[Judd2Sewell]

He didn't.

We performed a live pick trade with Collingwood to obtain him.

Why did he fall to pick 63, which was what I was asking.

 

[Judd2Sewell]

Tall, marking threat and can kick a goal. He’ll be playing in our backline in no time.

Doesn't even have to be tall, see Hardwick and Impey.