Hawkins Update

[grantyc77]

Im sitting up here in sunny Darwin, and just reading the cats threads and just want an update on young Hawkins. Its been a couple of weeks since his injury, and wondering if anyone has seen him at trg? And what modifiied trg his up to? I would think he would be spenting a lot of time in the pool, just wondering if anyone knows?

 

[jim boy]

I might ask chief if we can have a Hawkins sub-board, either that or rename this board.

 

[nananana catman]

I heard he is taking a break from training and went to NZ to watch the cricket. Not that unusual, but our boy Tom walked there.

 

[sarah.13]

I heard he is taking a break from training and went to NZ to watch the cricket. Not that unusual, but our boy Tom walked there.

And that was with one leg in the air.

 

[nananana catman]

And that was with one leg in the air.

I think you are missing the cut of my jib...

 

[Mr Sensitive]

I might ask chief if we can have a Hawkins sub-board, either that or rename this board.

Now that's just silly. ALL of bigfooty should be renamed after the greatest player yet to play a senior match!!!

 

[sarah.13]

I think you are missing the cut of my jib...

There will never be another God! Leg in the air being a racing term used to describe Champion Thoroughbreds doing it easy,as Hawkins will. But I certainly agree with the jist Catman,

 

[bashar]

im supper psyched to see how the new recurits perform..djerkura is kickin majour a$$, selwood seems to be a carbone copy of luke ball, hawkins well i think this is like the millionth time i see a thread with the title hawkins...lets just hope he lives up to this hype.
want to know if this hogan dude will live up to the expectation of being in the sam crop as these future champions.
btw i hope to see hawkins,selwood, and djurkura aswell as varco and gamble strutting thier stuff in the nab cup
can anyone give me an update of this hogan guy...did we just draft him because hes a super athleat? does he have good disposals? if so why did he slip so low and why wasnt there much wraps about him

 

[RememberMe]

im supper psyched to see how the new recurits perform..djerkura is kickin majour a$$, selwood seems to be a carbone copy of luke ball, hawkins well i think this is like the millionth time i see a thread with the title hawkins...lets just hope he lives up to this hype.
want to know if this hogan dude will live up to the expectation of being in the sam crop as these future champions.
btw i hope to see hawkins,selwood, and djurkura aswell as varco and gamble strutting thier stuff in the nab cup
can anyone give me an update of this hogan guy...did we just draft him because hes a super athleat? does he have good disposals? if so why did he slip so low and why wasnt there much wraps about him

Because he weighs about as much as I did in grade 6?

 

[patdman]

can anyone give me an update of this hogan guy...did we just draft him because hes a super athleat? does he have good disposals? if so why did he slip so low and why wasnt there much wraps about him

He did really well athletically at the draft camp. I think his vertical leap and possibly beep test where very high. In an interview he said that he had worked hard before the camp but was surprised that everyone was calling him an athlete first before a footballer as he always thought his skills, especially his kicking, was the best part of his game. He weighs less than my left nut though so he could be another Mackie, MIGHT come good in about 6 pre-seasons!!

 

[CF]

newsflash from training: Hawkins just turned water into powerade.......it could be a sign.

 

[cat in sydney]

newsflash from training: Hawkins just turned water into powerade.......it could be a sign.

"Water sucks, it really really sucks!"
Gatorade is better.

 

[Furious_G]

Here is a prediction for you all. Hawkins will play only 3 games in his first 2 years, prompting the powers that be to trade him to Essendon for a round 4 pic.

Seriously, I'm this close to never visiting this site again due the the crap talk and hype about an 18yr old kid.

 

[JUBJUB]

Here is a prediction for you all. Hawkins will play only 3 games in his first 2 years, prompting the powers that be to trade him to Essendon for a round 4 pic.

Seriously, I'm this close to never visiting this site again due the the crap talk and hype about an 18yr old kid.

Bye-bye

 

[bashar]

Here is a prediction for you all. Hawkins will play only 3 games in his first 2 years, prompting the powers that be to trade him to Essendon for a round 4 pic.

Seriously, I'm this close to never visiting this site again due the the crap talk and hype about an 18yr old kid.

the guy was tipped to go top 5 in a supper draft...no better yet he was the best key position player in the comp...are you saying theres no expectations to come with that?
so your telling me, geelong who have wanted a player in his profile since th great man left, arent going to get excited?
people are saying hes the next wayne karry,the next neitz, the next plugger, the next j.brown....well to be compared to them surely you must have excelent potential.
we did extreamly well in last years draft....even though we passed on danial conners...damn lucky tigers, its one positive from a horrid season that we all had to endure.
ietherway we should have delisted owen and drafted prismal but oh well what can you do...geelongs stingy on the money.
well just load up in a draft with crappy depth like the 2005 and leave 2006 jems behind.

 

[CF]

Seriously, I'm this close to never visiting this site again due the the crap talk and hype about an 18yr old kid.

Don't let the door hit your ass on the way out

 

[sarah.13]

Bye-bye

Classic!

 

[Furious_G]

Seriously though, it is frustrating to see someone start yet another new thread on the guy with "its been 4 weeks since his injury, how is he doing". I appreciate that people are getting excited, but like I said, he's still a teenager, I can't see him making a Kobe Bryant type impact on day one.

Maybe I should be happy that Geelong supporters have found something to be passionate about I guess. Hopefully he lives up to everyone's expectations, just don't lynch the guy if he doesn't. Or worse still, in 6 months time contradict everything you've been saying over the past 3 months about him.

 

[JUBJUB]

Seriously though, it is frustrating to see someone start yet another new thread on the guy with "its been 4 weeks since his injury, how is he doing". I appreciate that people are getting excited, but like I said, he's still a teenager, I can't see him making a Kobe Bryant type impact on day one.

but the person that started the thread wasn't pumping him up.They just simply wanted to know if he's back training.

 

[RememberMe]

but the person that started the thread wasn't pumping him up.They just simply wanted to know if he's back training.

From all reports - not that I've been to any, he's training with a massive brace on his ankle. It looks like its the same as a heap of strapping, but it was probably cheaper to make the brace than use tape every training run.

 

[Rosso]

From all reports - not that I've been to any, he's training with a massive brace on his ankle. It looks like its the same as a heap of strapping, but it was probably cheaper to make the brace than use tape every training run.

Pretty sure the brace came off before the community camp so that means it's been off for two weeks. Would still be on a modified program for a further couple of weeks. If all has gone well then expect him to play a game or two in the VFL praccy matches to get some fitness before the season proper.

 

[Geminicatz]

Here is their current injury list - 20/2/07

Kane Tenace - ankle - 3—4 weeks
Tom Lonergan - recovery - indefinite
Ryan Gamble - ankle - 1—2 weeks
Tom Hawkins - leg - 2—3 weeks
Max Rooke - Hamstring - 1 week
Simon Hogan - Groin - 2—3 weeks
Paul Chapman - Back - 1—2 weeks
Liam Bedford - Knee - 1—2 weeks

 

[grantyc77]

Wow i didnt know it was that much of a big deal to ask how one of our new recruits are going..... I wasnt even trying to HYPE him up, we dont get to go to trg or see much of him so i use this site for my update, I can understand the excitement in the kid but i dont want to see him rushed either. I think some of us on here neeed to take a chill pill, go get a massage and relax a little.

Am i allowed to ask about the rookie Bedford i see he injuried his knee, anyone know how? and how this kid looks so far? Or is that going over the top too?

 

[Gogeelong]

Mate,
Ask whatever you like. This is a forum and you can post whatever you like. If people do not like your title then why are they responding?

 

[sarbbo]

Mate,
Ask whatever you like. This is a forum and you can post whatever you like. If people do not like your title then why are they responding?

Good point. Not all of us can get down to training, can't believe someone would have issue with the question posed in this thread.