List Mgmt. Welcome Elijah Hewett (Pick 14, 2022 National Draft)

[Bestbird]

From the Rookie Me Draft kicking was listed as an improvement for the reason below


This desire to move the ball forward at pace has led to some inconsistencies with his kicking

Elijah Hewett Draft Profile

Swan Districts midfielder Elijah Hewett is an explosive athlete whose hard edge is part of a deadly arsenal of footballing weapons.

central.rookieme.com

STRENGTHS:

• Agility
• Contested game
• Explosiveness
• Speed-endurance mix
• Strength

IMPROVEMENTS:

• Consistency
• Kicking

 

[DanWCE]

I didn't watch the Freo game, and after seeing the result saved my time.

Did he have a bad game kicking wise? Through his draft years he was a very good kick, so I wouldn't be too worried.

Some scrubbers when trying to hit the bullet pass. Also some that were off the mark distance wise. When kicking in the back half I reckon he tries to keep the ball down so it can't be picked off, which can lead to it being fumbled or taken on the half volley.

One centering kick from the wing was a genuine outside of the boot miskick that happens to the best of em.

I don't think it's cause for concern just yet. His production is looking better despite not being exposed to the midfield very much. ~70% TOG, 20 touches, 50% contested, only attended 8 CBD but converted that into 3 centre clearances. As a forward flanker pinch hitting in the mid that's pretty good.

 

[FKASC]

Delist

 

[ROO DOGG]

Insufficient force to constitute a reportable offence.

The incident happened too quick.

 

[Big_Birdy]

The incident happened too quick.

Only a short suspension required.

 

[ArdentEagle]

I'd say it would be more an old school Danny Southern on Suma.

Violent choking resulting in a purple head then passing out after a brief period of Exhilaration and Fear.

 

[InTheWings]

Johnson had a better game but the last few rounds of the year are to reward players who have shown good form for longer.

Explicitly says it on the rising star webpage

Johnson is also ineligible for the Rising Star because of suspension, but I don't know if that would prevent him from being nominated.

 

[twce13]

High impact, intentional

After reviewing the footage, we won’t be contesting the charge and will be seeking help for FKASC asap.

 

[FKASC]

After reviewing the footage, we won’t be contesting the charge and will be seeking help for FKASC asap.

FKAQC

 

[ArdentEagle]

FKAQC

FFKAQC or FKAKC?

 

[deedog2]

Was just on 360, absolute ripping bloke, well spoken, confident and polite

 

[eagles rule]

Well done Hewy

 

[ghostbat12]

A rising star and got to annoy freo fans.

Well done mate.

 

[Big_Birdy]

A rising star and got to annoy freo fans.

Well done mate.

He has really spoiled their post Grand Final celebrations.

 

[maverick001]

I have complete confidence he's gonna be our best mid for the next 10+ years.
Any kicking deficiencies will be ironed out/shouldn't be a massive issue.

Until Harley Reid comes along of course

 

[MaxHunt]

Signed til 2026.

 

[Bleedblueandgold]

Until Harley Reid comes along of course

Not anymore...

 

[Cuzz09]

Hewett is looking better every week.

Just start getting more of it and dangerous

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[BrotherDodge]

Hewett is looking better every week.

Just start getting more of it and dangerous

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Yep he's gone from promising 10 possession games to getting 20 most weeks very quickly. I'm confident he'll average 25 and do some serious damage before too long.

 

[Bender_]

Since the moment we called out this BSD's name and we went to his staged phoney excitement I have been stoked. This kid is a star in the making and will not be denied.

Will be the best of his draft cohort.

 

[MaxHunt]

Since the moment we called out this BSD's name and we went to his staged phoney excitement I have been stoked. This kid is a star in the making and will not be denied.

Will be the best of his draft cohort.

How large is his cohort?

 

[Bender_]

How large is his cohort?

Big. And swinging.

 

[archiemoses]

Interesting that Hewett only took a 2 year extension whilst Ginbey got 3 years.

I assume he's chosen that, believing a pay day will come earlier. Backing himself in. Not surprised

 

[Bender_]

Interesting that Hewett only took a 2 year extension whilst Ginbey got 3 years.

I assume he's chosen that, believing a pay day will come earlier. Backing himself in. Not surprised

From previous years the club always offers 3 whilst the managers chase 2 for the exact reason you've said - chance to cash in if their form is good.

 

[Happy Mastenator]

Have to say that the club appears to have worked out exactly what pick they needed to get him. A bit surprised he was available at 14, but looking back you can see there aren't too many question marks above him either. Busslinger obviously hasn't played yet, but imagine we'd have taken him if Dogs had taken Hewett.