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[KOLOKOTRONIS]

Whilst it hurts, it’s the smart move for all involved. What a brilliant player for our club.

We can’t give him two years. It doesn’t work that way. No dumb contracts no matter how special the player is.

KOLOKOTRONIS

 

[satadaynitefeva]

Very sad from a selfish point of view, but got no choice but to accept the changing face of footy.

Nothing but admiration for the way he served the club. He only arrived at the Hawks due to our coach and board knowing what they were doing, you know due diligence will have been done before arriving at a decision which sees another club legend leave. Believe in the process.

We survived losing Derm, losing Jarman, losing losing Bud, Mitchell, Lewis, Hodge, we even survived losing Vickery. We will survive this.

Could be just the first of many guns we shift this year. Exciting times ahead.

I can remember ever job site and exactly what I was doing/driving when I first heard each report that Mitchell, Lewis, Bud, Hodge were leaving. Perhaps lying on the couch drinking cans in the midst of a month long bender makes this one easier......

Silk - Hawk legend - no matter what jumper he pulls on next. Another honourable custodian of our amazing club.

Carn Hakies....

 

[Milkshaker]

Deserved a send off

If the game against West Coast was his last he went out on a high. Had a blinder.

 

[zucchini]

Dissapointing but he has given us the world so all the best to him, a Hawthorn legend....

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

All power to him if he can get security elsewhere and move into the next phase of his footy career.

It’s been an absolute pleasure watching this guy.

 

[Carl Spackler]

If the game against West Coast was his last he went out on a high. Had a blinder.

At the time I thought it was his last game. Watching how Smitty got around him for that third score and whispered something in his ear. They knew. I posted the next day that I thought he was gone, unfortunately, and the players knew it.

And now quickly watching those highlights again you see that Smitty is getting around everyone after every score. And after the match almost every player said they tried to play with Smith's happy attitude. He's gone as well. And the players know it.

If you watch, have a look at Jeager. Every time either Silk or Smitty went near the ball Jeager was there with a pat on the head. He's doing his bit to sustain the Hawthorn culture. Bring Cogs home, Jeager. Give him the home that every player should have.

Watch Silk's third goal here:

 

[Platten44]

Watch every goal ever kicked by Hawthorn during Smiths career and he is the first in to celebrate. After the game he said there had been a real effort to enjoy and have fun the last month by the team.

 

[Flukey!]

I would be wrapt for Silk if he could go and contribute to GC is some way like Hodgie has at Brissie.
It would be a wonderful end to his playing career and a nice transition into post-career if that is what he wants.
And I would happily track his progress at GC, the same I have Hodges and Lewis's.

 

[moginie]

He's played ten seasons of remarkable consistency for us. He's been game-changer, game-winner, game-saver.

He's given us plenty. Whatever happens next is a bonus for him and his family.

A great.

 

[Dinsdale]

I can't see why we can't offer something similar. 1 year playing then 1 year as indigenous officer or development coach...

Guess these decisions was what Jeff was referring to in his previous email to members

there's a spot in the coaching ranks, Glass is out the door.

I wont believe the SEN hack until I hear it from Silk himself.

 

[MrPremiership]

Hasn't he historically re-signed during season? Now that its season over and still no re-signing, it's concerning that the Suns rumour is true. Wonder who will be joining him up there

 

[UAWM]

He started our 3-peat run, he's a legend. This stings, I'm still not used to our players leaving even though Clarko has shown us this previously. He's a legend of the HFC and deserves this opportunity.

 

[Billyc]

Sad, but this is the new normal for our champs. Hope he gets to 400 games.

 

[ImCheatingToWin]

Is it weird that I'm more gutted by this than Sammy and Luke going?
I loved them all Sammy is my favourite Hawthorn player ever but I don't want to deal with this
It's really an impossible contract to turn down but selfishly I want him to.
You deserve everything coming to you silk you're absolute class on and off the field

 

[Flamin Joe]

Hasn't he historically re-signed during season? Now that its season over and still no re-signing, it's concerning that the Suns rumour is true. Wonder who will be joining him up there

Can't remember historically when he has re-signed, but I was just going to say in hindsight the fact it seemed to drag on from when we first heard he was in negotiations and the rumour about the Suns started up all seems to have pointed to there being something else in the works.

I originally was happy to dismiss it as just being the media joining the dots to make a story out of nothing using the Hodge to Brisbane "template" to give it some merit, but it's looking more like there was some truth to it afterall.

 

[BlackHawk72]

If you choose to go Silk, Hawthorn fans will never ever Boo you. You are a Legend of our Club.

 

[seysearles]

If he gets a three season contract, as is being reported, then he also has the carrot of the games record to consider.

He's currently on 376 which is 56 behind Harvey on 432. If he avoids injury he could get there (at the tender age of 40)

I personally would love him to get it.

 

[seysearles]

If you choose to go Silk, Hawthorn fans will never ever Boo you. You are a Legend of our Club.

This got me thinking..... If Bruest ever left the club would be boo him or Breu him?

 

[ImCheatingToWin]

If you choose to go Silk, Hawthorn fans will never ever Boo you. You are a Legend of our Club.

Some idiot would have the audacity to boo him.
I don't normally condone a lynching but in that case it'd be entirely justified. Probably a little extreme

 

[Buzz Hawk]

Solution! He plays next year for us and then signs a two year contract with the Suns after that.

 

[Flukey!]

Hasn't he historically re-signed during season? Now that its season over and still no re-signing, it's concerning that the Suns rumour is true. Wonder who will be joining him up there

Last year it was the first week of August.
In 2016 and 2017 it was the last week of August.
In 2014 and 2015 it was May.

 

[SuperSic]

At the time I thought it was his last game. Watching how Smitty got around him for that third score and whispered something in his ear. They knew. I posted the next day that I thought he was gone, unfortunately, and the players knew it.

And now quickly watching those highlights again you see that Smitty is getting around everyone after every score. And after the match almost every player said they tried to play with Smith's happy attitude. He's gone as well. And the players know it.

If you watch, have a look at Jeager. Every time either Silk or Smitty went near the ball Jeager was there with a pat on the head. He's doing his bit to sustain the Hawthorn culture. Bring Cogs home, Jeager. Give him the home that every player should have.

Watch Silk's third goal here:

Good observations, when the siren goes Silk turns to the Hawthorn cheer squad and applauds them, then gives them a thumbs up. Could prove to be a telling moment. He will be sorely missed.

 

[Dinsdale]

some of the comments here have the accuracy of Astrology.

 

[Gralin]

some of the comments here have the accuracy of Astrology.

Typical Aquarius comment

 

[hk89]

At the time I thought it was his last game. Watching how Smitty got around him for that third score and whispered something in his ear. They knew. I posted the next day that I thought he was gone, unfortunately, and the players knew it.

Yup, thought the same thing when watching the game too :-(