Player Watch Welcome to Hawthorn, Dylan Moore. Extends to 2026!

[DrEvil_]

Dylan attended Caulfield grammar and heard his school coach talk on SEN late last year/early this year, can’t exactly remember when. However he said that he was surprised that Jack Higgins (who also attended Caufield Grammar) went before Dylan Moore in the 2017 draft given the character and leadership qualities of Dylan. Hope his judgement shines through long term!

PS Go and show this on the Tigers board they would go bananas

Jack Higgins attended school?

 

[Brishawk]

Why not develop him into a specialist small forward, let the bigger bodied blokes go midfield. He knows where the goals are,and is exceptional overhead for his size. When poppy retires Dylan is the ideal replacement.

Because acceration and top end speed matter more in the small forward role. You have to close down space and tackle quickly. He was a big ball winner at under 18 level and has good endurance so I’d expect we want to take advantage of that long term with him.

 

[MrPremiership]

Surely won't be wearing 36 next year.....please

 

[Easy Slips Catch]

Fantastic first season. Love it when you see a guy rise to the level. The Boomer Harvey comparison seems the most likely. Moore's athleticism and grunt in general will see him go into the mid.

 

[moginie]

I said when looking at his highlights when he was drafted that he reminded me of a young Tony Francis. Given his efforts on Sunday I'll stick with that assessment.

 

[Coathanger]

Surely won't be wearing 36 next year.....please

Let's get him into the 13. If he can beat that number as well, he'll be a star for us!

 

[EIGHTYEIGHTEIGHTYNINE]

Let's get him into the 13. If he can beat that number as well, he'll be a star for us!

13 has done alright, includes a Norm Smith medallist

 

[ralphwiggum]

Surely won't be wearing 36 next year.....please

Just give him the 33... no pressure

 

[beta_condition]

One year extension, good to get the deal on this early on and smart by Dylan himself, feel he could be on the verge of breaking out.

 

[TBoyleSuperstar]

Injured at the wrong time, as was starting to do ok at the level and looked more settled. Strange it's only a 1yr extension, seems one party (or both) is just holding their cards a little to the chest to see how it all plays out next year.
Hopefully he can have a big summer and get a consistant run in the ones next year. Not sure where he fits yet, but hopefully he can find himself a spot and grab it with both hands.

 

[Hawker55]

Fair play to the kid and I really hope he makes it, but he does seem to lack *something*. The games I've seen him play his decision making (which to be fair can be improved through experience) seems off.

This sounds strange, but I also think his running style is bizarre. He looks like he's running on the spot.

 

[MrPremiership]

Why only the 1 year?

 

[Lawsy]

Give him a chance, 2nd year player in the top 3 runners on the list. Has a footy brain too which makes him a soldier to be relied upon as the game gets faster and rotations go down

 

[beta_condition]

Why only the 1 year?

My guess advice from his manager, if he breaks out next year he could make himself a few extra 100k a year. Mitchell Lewis only signed a one year extension as well.

 

[crazywildhorse]

Surely won't be wearing 36 next year.....please

Massive chance to break the 36 record at the moment

 

[Tomohawks]

One year is fair at this point as he could be either a stud or a dud. He along with Cousins and Jiath are the three I'm most intrigued with as to what there futures could entertain. All have their strong points but glaring needs to improve on the other facets of the game. Good character is one thing that they aren't missing which is a head start. Quietly confident that we have a great footballer or two in this bunch for the future.

 

[SHAKESPEARE]

I am interested to see Dylan next year. Got injured at a bad time.

I think he has shown a bit

 

[MrPremiership]

I am interested to see Dylan next year. Got injured at a bad time.

I think he has shown a bit

What role? small forward or half forward and roll into the middle?

 

[On Topic]

What role? small forward or half forward and roll into the middle?

I think he has shown his best in the forward pocket role but his tank gives him the ability to play on the wing.

Hawks are looking for more speed up forward though, not sure where that leaves Moore.

 

[MrPremiership]

I think he has shown his best in the forward pocket role but his tank gives him the ability to play on the wing.

Hawks are looking for more speed up forward though, not sure where that leaves Moore.

Seems a very smart, and tidy footballer. Very good above his head, especially for his height. Not sure what other tricks he has though. If he wants a spot in the 22, he's going to have to nail down a position

 

[Agent Smith]

Why only the 1 year?

He wears Number 36. No one's expecting him to last another season.

 

[CHUBBSS]

Had his best game of his career. He offered something we don't have at the moment and has good disposal.

Definitely think he has been played out of position but maybe it's development?

 

[Tomohawks]

Let's hope that this game has given him confidence and he can now go on with it from here. I didn't hold much hope for him before today but if he can build on today's performance we might have one. Runs all day and is crafty.

 

[Brishawk]

I think he is a high half forward at afl level. Not really the pressure forward with electric pace that you need closer to goal. Playing midfield minutes at box hill will help him develop the ball winning he will need to succeed at afl level. Great be him time.

Nailed it

 

[Roger Rogerson]

Once he gets really fit he is going to be super. Hopefully next preseason is his breakthrough. Has struggled with injury but has always looked the goods at VFL level.

Exactly the sort of player we need. A footballer with craft. If he can become industrious then he will be a genuine asset.