Review 7 - Ben McEvoy (2018)

[Dixie Flatline]

Ben McEvoy

Games: 19
Goals: 6
Yabby Medal votes: 22

Averages

Kicks: 4.8 per game
Handballs: 7.6 per game
Disposals: 12.4 per game
Marks: 3.6 per game
Hitouts: 30.6 per game

Milestones

Ranked 11th in the AFL for hit-outs per game
Ranked 9th in the AFL for total hit-outs

Standout

Round 23, 2018 (versus Sydney): A herculean effort in the ruck from our workhorse, McEvoy recorded 15 disposals and had 52 hit-outs for the game. Yes, his main opponent, Callum Sinclair, wasn't much chop, but McEvoy was fantastic in the clinches for the Hawks, recording seven clearances for the night as the Hawks secured a top four finish.

Shocker

Qualifying Final, 2018 (versus Richmond): Not a night for the talls, given the conditions, but the Hawks needed McEvoy and Ceglar to dominate in the ruck to nullify Nankervis and Grigg to give the Hawks midfield a chance. Only eight disposals and zero marks (along with 34 hit-outs) was not the return the Hawks needed from McEvoy.

 

[Gralin]

Love the big fella
If it wasn't for that cheek injury would have had a year very close to AA

 

[MrPremiership]

2 very solid years from BB.

Would love to see him go forward and kick a few more goals.

 

[Milkshaker]

Very surprised he only kicked 6!

 

[Argy]

Very important player for us.

 

[Gene Simmons]

In an ideal scenario, I'd like to have Big Boy playing forward more in 2019..

 

[artman]

A great servant and a wonderful mark who’s getting better with age. Lets scout more Saints talent!

 

[Billyc]

Good season from a good player. Real leader out there. I think we need him to play deep forward more in 2019.

 

[threesixpio]

He’s like a dad to me...but age-wise could be my son.

WTF

 

[Agent Smith]

Lets scout more Saints talent!

Now there's a phrase I thought I'd never hear.

Would 'Saints talent' be considered a monumental misnomer?

 

[threesixpio]

Now there's a phrase I thought I'd never hear.

Would 'Saints talent' be considered a monumental misnomer?

Good computers should autocorrect the phrase ‘Saints Talent’

 

[MrPremiership]

If Cegs can get his body right, we could use his tap work in the middle and keep McEvoy forward.

6 goals in 2018 was not enough.

 

[Bedi]

2 very solid years from BB.

Would love to see him go forward and kick a few more goals.

McEvoy up forward in between spells would serve nicely. We're still looking for that David Hale replacement.

 

[PhatHQ]

McEvoy up forward in between spells would serve nicely. We're still looking for that David Hale replacement.

BB knows his ruck craft.
I think he should be trained with the forwards & pinch hit in the ruck.
Easily a 25+ goal player as a permanent forward & that power marking forward we are in need of.
With his fitness & durability, as a forward, could play for another 3-4 years pending any major injury.
This guy could go down as one of the greats if he has a Paul Salmon like career as a forward.

I personally think he should be the next captain.

 

[Dixie Flatline]

He’s like a dad to me...but age-wise could be my son.

WTF

If you read Emma Quayle's The Draft, it seems like McEvoy has been that way since he was playing under 18 football. Very mature head on his shoulders.

 

[Lord_Espos]

Very consistent ruck duo at Hawks. Great that Ceglar stayed on.

 

[WWSD]

At the end of Round 3

Club ranking
Marks 7.3 (equal 1st)
Contested Marks 4 (1st)
Marks Inside 50 1.3 (4th)
Contested Possessions 10.3 (3rd)
Goals 1.3 (3rd)
Disposals 16.3 (9th)

League ranking vs the starting rucks
Marks (1st)
Contested Marks (1st)
Marks Inside 50 (1st)
Disposals (3rd)
Contested Possessions (2nd)
Goals per game (1st)

 

[Adelaide Hawk]

This week's match is his 100th for the Hawks.

 

[MrPremiership]

Has been enormous for 2.5 years now.....having a strong start to 2019. Massively underrated

 

[Hodginator]

https://www.outline.com/wGv4BL

Ben McEvoy’s remarkable football journey is set to continue into next year as he replicates Paul ‘Fish’ Salmon’s brilliant five-year stint with the Hawks.
McEvoy will play his 100th game with Hawthorn against his old club St Kilda this Sunday at Marvel Stadium.
The big man turned out to be another recruiting masterstroke by the Hawks, being traded for St Kilda’s Shane Savage and pick 18 (Luke Dunstan).

 

[KermitJagger]

At the end of Round 3

Club ranking
Marks 7.3 (equal 1st)
Contested Marks 4 (1st)
Marks Inside 50 1.3 (4th)
Contested Possessions 10.3 (3rd)
Goals 1.3 (3rd)
Disposals 16.3 (9th)

League ranking vs the starting rucks
Marks (1st)
Contested Marks (1st)
Marks Inside 50 (1st)
Disposals (3rd)
Contested Possessions (2nd)
Goals per game (1st)

He has been the best offensive weapon as a ruck for a few years now, really stamping that position beyond a doubt this year though.

 

[Brant]

https://www.outline.com/wGv4BL

Ben McEvoy’s remarkable football journey is set to continue into next year as he replicates Paul ‘Fish’ Salmon’s brilliant five-year stint with the Hawks.
McEvoy will play his 100th game with Hawthorn against his old club St Kilda this Sunday at Marvel Stadium.
The big man turned out to be another recruiting masterstroke by the Hawks, being traded for St Kilda’s Shane Savage and pick 18 (Luke Dunstan).

How many players will it take to shoulder-carry him off the field?

 

[TylerDurden]

Superstar.

 

[MrPremiership]

Need 2 of him. Would be great to have him as a permanent marking option up forward

 

[threesixpio]

Ben knockers aren’t watching

And there are Ben knockers. Has been excellent so far this year and might end up being our most important player (versatility included)

He liked the tap to himself to try and get the ball forward?