Past James Hawksley (2007-2012)

[Grimreepah]

Today all but confirmed he won't be on the list next year. Some bad mistakes and just doesn't have much sense of where the good spots to direct the ball are.

 

[jackess]

Today all but confirmed he won't be on the list next year. Some bad mistakes and just doesn't have much sense of where the good spots to direct the ball are.

3KZ will argue that he needs an extended period in the seniors to get used to the pace, etc. but it's very difficult not to drop him with those terrible turnovers.

 

[NinjaBear]

give him the gold coast special

 

[dlanod]

Today all but confirmed he won't be on the list next year. Some bad mistakes and just doesn't have much sense of where the good spots to direct the ball are.

Reminded me of how his errors seem to unerringly lead to opposition goals. Truly a freaky talent.

 

[thoselionslads]

You guys beat me to it. Just seems to make too many critical mistakes. His performance today was pretty indicative of his AFL career.

 

[Haso]

Hawks discussion moved here

 

[3KZ is Football]

By all accounts a sensational game from Hawksley in the Reserve Premiership side. Interesting to see where he was being played. On or forward of the wing is the place to play Hawksley.

Definitely worth keeping on our list and if we are foolish enugh to delist him, a great pick up for another club.

 

[Haso]

NEAFL Grand Final review
17.09.2012
Peter Blucher

Hawksley also won plenty of the ball

Hawksley and Lisle rubbed salt into the NT wounds when they kicked truly for the Lions.

Hawk also took a huge hanger in the last quarter, and it was an absolute pleasure to watch.

Image courtesy of Jorgo.

 

[ZoBlitz]

By all accounts a sensational game from Hawksley in the Reserve Premiership side. Interesting to see where he was being played. On or forward of the wing is the place to play Hawksley.

Definitely worth keeping on our list and if we are foolish enugh to delist him, a great pick up for another club.

Sensational is definitely exaggerating things but he was good.

 

[3KZ is Football]

Sensational is definitely exaggerating things but he was good.

I tend more to the Luthor school of thought, as expressed on the game thread, on this one:
"Hawkesly....I'm a bit biased but I thought he looked in terrific nick playing as he was (I think) forward of the center for most of the game. Looked creative. Thought he was second best only to Beams. Awewsome hanger in the last"

 

[ZoBlitz]

I tend more to the Luthor school of thought, as expressed on the game thread, on this one:
"Hawkesly....I'm a bit biased but I thought he looked in terrific nick playing as he was (I think) forward of the center for most of the game. Looked creative. Thought he was second best only to Beams. Awewsome hanger in the last"

A bit different from "all accounts" though (he also wasn't mentioned in the bests on the NEAFL site)

His hanger was awesome though.

 

[3KZ is Football]

A bit different from "all accounts" though (he also wasn't mentioned in the bests on the NEAFL site)

His hanger was awesome though.

I did notice that the NEAFL site made that huge blunder.

ZoBlitz, as you know, I do lack a little objectivity when it comes to James Hawksley, but I stand by the substance of everything I have posted about him in terms of his capacity to improve and be a key player in the senior side if we stick with him. Voss just needs to keep selecting him and play him in the right position.

James Hawksley played a key role in the Lions Reserves' Grand Final win

 

[Haso]

James has been delisted form the Brisbane Lions

James played 32 games for the club.

 

[Dylan12]

I'm sure Mr. 3KZ will be just as devastated as the Hawk himself.

I too rated Hawksley more than what the match committee did, however I am not surprised by the club's decision. Unlikely that either West Coast or Freo would come knocking, but considering he is from down Mandurah way, I am sure Peel will be doing everything in its power to entice him back, provided another AFL club does not throw him a lifeline.

 

[3KZ is Football]

I'm sure Mr. 3KZ will be just as devastated as the Hawk himself.

I too rated Hawksley more than what the match committee did, however I am not surprised by the club's decision. Unlikely that either West Coast or Freo would come knocking, but considering he is from down Mandurah way, I am sure Peel will be doing everything in its power to entice him back, provided another AFL club does not throw him a lifeline.

Hawksley was really unlucky to be delisted, but at the end of the day he may well be better off. I would be surprised if another AFL club doesn't pick him up. Rest assured Dylan12, I am not devestated, because it had been clear to me for a while now that Voss and the match committee didn't see some of the qualities that I had felt James possessed.

I will follow Hawksley's career with interest from here on in and if he is picked up by another club, I look forward to him vindicating the faith I and others have expressed in him.

 

[ZoBlitz]

Hawksley was really unlucky to be delisted, but at the end of the day he may well be better off. I would be surprised if another AFL club doesn't pick him up. Rest assured Dylan12, I am not devestated, because it had been clear to me for a while now that Voss and the match committee didn't see some of the qualities that I had felt James possessed.

I will follow Hawksley's career with interest from here on in and if he is picked up by another club, I look forward to him vindicating the faith I and others have expressed in him.

Well you'll enjoy the experience of watching some more state league football

 

[Dylan12]

I will follow Hawksley's career with interest from here on in and if he is picked up by another club, I look forward to him vindicating the faith I and others have expressed in him.

I saw on the drafts and trades board linking your man with the Saints who someone is claiming are apparently interested.

Considering he has now been delisted and unable to be traded, we can watch with interest to see if Hawk either gets drafted in the ND or gets an invite to do a pre-season down at Seaford and picked up in the PSD or rookied.

Correct me if I am wrong, but was there not a rumour doing the rounds either last year of the year before that the Saints were interested in Sam Sheldon at the time?

 

[irel]

I saw on the drafts and trades board linking your man with the Saints who someone is claiming are apparently interested.

Considering he has now been delisted and unable to be traded, we can watch with interest to see if Hawk either gets drafted in the ND or gets an invite to do a pre-season down at Seaford and picked up in the PSD or rookied.

Correct me if I am wrong, but was there not a rumour doing the rounds either last year of the year before that the Saints were interested in Sam Sheldon at the time?

Does not have to do either of your scenarios. He can just be signed on to St Kilda’s list as a free agent.

 

[Stocka]

Correct me if I am wrong, but was there not a rumour doing the rounds either last year of the year before that the Saints were interested in Sam Sheldon at the time?

Yep, there was talk of that. Reminds me a bit of the time that I heard that North were very keen on T.Selwood, when just about everyone else knew that he was no longer up to it.

 

[3KZ is Football]

I saw on the drafts and trades board linking your man with the Saints who someone is claiming are apparently interested.

Considering he has now been delisted and unable to be traded, we can watch with interest to see if Hawk either gets drafted in the ND or gets an invite to do a pre-season down at Seaford and picked up in the PSD or rookied.

I feel sure he will be on an AFL senior list next year. I have said it before, but Fitzroy dispensed with Peter Caven, who was something of a "whipping boy" and he bobbed up at Adelaide and played in two Premiership teams. Football can be funny like that. The James Hawksley story isn't over by a long way.

 

[Dylan12]

I feel sure he will be on an AFL senior list next year.

Could Goddard's departure from Seaford translate into the Hawk becoming a Saint 3KZ? Whilst certainly not in the same class as Goddard, Hawk certainly can play a variety of position's similar to Goddard.

 

[3KZ is Football]

Could Goddard's departure from Seaford translate into the Hawk becoming a Saint 3KZ? Whilst certainly not in the same class as Goddard, Hawk certainly can play a variety of position's similar to Goddard.

I think St.Kilda would be a good fit for Hawksley. I think he would be a great pick up for a team with a strong list who wants to top up with a young player with some experience and plenty of upside.

 

[whatboutbob]

Link

PEEL has secured the services of former Brisbane Lions midfielder James Hawksley for the next two seasons.

The West Australian is set to add grunt to Peel's on-ball division as the side looks to improve on its ninth-place finish last season.

Thunder chief executive Russ Clark said Hawksley would bring "wonderful foot skills and a great understanding of the game" to the club next year.

Best of luck James.

 

[3KZ is Football]

Good Luck James.

I will enjoy watching your football career as it unfolds. Peel Thunder have recruited very well indeed. The door is also still ajar for James to make an AFL comeback, given that he will still be only 25 when his contract at Peel comes to an end.

 

[Dylan12]

Peel Thunder have recruited very well indeed.

Hawk is originally from down Madurah way 3KZ, so pretty logical he has rejoined the team he played colts with.