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

[Hook461123]

A very good few weeks for Hewett. A rare highlight for us. Pity that instead of the media highlighting what has been a good story comeback, all they do is talk about Harley wanting out.

 

[Wild Kelly]

I'm sick to death of seeing top 10 disposal getters in a game and 8 of them are the opposition.

Our top 3 disposal getters are usually backmen.

 

[Astro7]

Presents well in his press meeting, confident, likeable guy. If the injury gods smile upon him, and he gets a long and consistent run in the midfield, he's gonna be a force...

 

[Truly Lazuli]

Presents well in his press meeting, confident, likeable guy. If the injury gods smile upon him, and he gets a long and consistent run in the midfield, he's gonna be a force...

This should've been posted 3 days ago.

 

[javaguice]

If Elijah played NBA

 

[jesterwester]

Was right behind that kick for the first goal he kicked on the run on the weekend.

Apart from kicking the goal- he made the right choice. He looked inside, summed up the situation and then straightened himself to kick the goal. I think I liked that most of all. It wasn’t a rush of blood just taking the shot from 50 burning off others. He got to 50 and realised he WAS the best option and kicked the goal.

I said in the review chat- better days are coming for us, and it just feels like he is going to play such a role in that.

 

[FKASC]

Would like him to show more in the first halves of games. Seems to do best later once the sting has gone out of it - but to be honest I’ve been avoiding watching most games recently, so what do I know

 

[Carbine Chaos]

Did anyone have a single bit of doubt he was going to drill that goal today? Cold as ice.

 

[Ace McKane]

There is absolutely no doubt that this team is 100% better and more dynamic with a healthy Elijah Hewett on the field.

 

[Joeban]

Always confident when elijah is kicking for goal.

 

[Quinz]

Did anyone have a single bit of doubt he was going to drill that goal today? Cold as ice.

No doubt. Loved the celebration too

 

[FKASC]

Similar to Kelly imo in that he looks most natural in space forward of centre - unlike Kelly he nails his shots on goal.

Not sure he is strong enough yet to do the bullocking inside work. Looking forward to watching him after an uninterrupted preseason fingers crossed

 

[Woutizmoo]

couldn't really focus when watching the game yesterday - heard commentators say he was apparently playing more half forward and chopping out in the midfield?

great goal, 6 tackles and 195 metres gained - hes certainly building in the right direction

 

[UseR2006]

 

[THE A5]

he is going to be so fun to watch in the coming years as he gets stronger and fitter and him bursting through tackles/congestion becomes more and more consistent.

 

[Natho]

he is going to be so fun to watch in the coming years as he gets stronger and fitter and him bursting through tackles/congestion becomes more and more consistent.

Going to be exciting to see his development

 

[MeltMan]

Not looking back to oscar completly open in the 50. Probably the wrong Side of the line you want to be on

 

[Bender_]

Not looking back to oscar completly open in the 50. Probably the wrong Side of the line you want to be on

He was gassed and had to take the mark on one knee. Sure he made a mistake, but people trying to make out like it was a selfish/mental decision when really it was physical and if it was 10 minutes earlier he would've turned and got it to him.

 

[ziad]

Always confident when elijah is kicking for goal.

except when he burnt Oscar in the square. but now is not the time for nitpicking

 

[FKASC]

If he can apply the same level of intensity to winning the ball back as he does to getting snags, then he’ll be a gun. It’s a shame we can’t seem to find a balanced two way mid or three to counterbalance the attacking power of Hewett, Reid, Kelly and Gross.

 

[Bender_]

If he can apply the same level of intensity to winning the ball back as he does to getting snags, then he’ll be a gun. It’s a shame we can’t seem to find a balanced two way mid or three to counterbalance the attacking power of Hewett, Reid, Kelly and Gross.

Is Hough supposed to be that guy?

 

[Elite Pete]

Is Hough supposed to be that guy?

Maybe not suppose to be but could be. Still the unknown but a full preseason in the middle and we will find out in 2026.

 

[FKASC]

Is Hough supposed to be that guy?

Not sure at this stage. Need a ball pig who also loves to chase and tackle. Hough seems a bit reactive. Maybe Hall

 

[Dom sheed pocket]

He was gassed and had to take the mark on one knee. Sure he made a mistake, but people trying to make out like it was a selfish/mental decision when really it was physical and if it was 10 minutes earlier he would've turned and got it to him.

Eh, I feel like this is a bit of a cop out, but also too much is being made of that moment.

I think back how many secondary marks geelong were able to take once they took a mark inside 50 or around the 50m arc compared to us.

That’s experience and composure. I think in his first year and even early this year composure was Elijah’s bigggest issue, but he has come on in leaps and bounds. It showed itself a couple of times last night .

Not taking the mark on the wing, and turning his back on goals.

I do think “don’t turn your back on goals” Is a pretty fundamental thing when it comes to marking where he was. But overall there was far more to like than not like in his performance last night.

 

[THE A5]

If he can apply the same level of intensity to winning the ball back as he does to getting snags, then he’ll be a gun. It’s a shame we can’t seem to find a balanced two way mid or three to counterbalance the attacking power of Hewett, Reid, Kelly and Gross.

Hall not very defensive tho. I still feel like we are robbing a future AA defender by playing hall in the middle(especially if he is asked to be a defensive mid)