Welcome to Hawthorn, Jack Saunders - Pick #4 2020 rookie draft

[CHUBBSS]

Looks in tip top shape, only two years in, give him another two pre season and may end up a completely different player

 

[toomanysquibs]

The short video from his draft year highlights looked like he had something to offer, and have enjoyed seeing and hearing about his Box Hill exploits this year in particular.

Super psyched to see him in the 1s this week. Such an exciting time – hoping we see Seamus Mitchell next year as well. Both had the pace we were crying out for when they were drafted (and still are to be honest).

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

 

[Bugs1977]

Why does Saunders look like a 40 year old accountant?

Sort of reminds me of a young Peter Knights

 

[I got the outside word]

Sort of reminds me of a young Peter Knights

With his double stat handball to himself he could be a little Frosty. I like him.

 

[Dipper]

Sort of reminds me of a young Peter Knights

Hah! It wasn't just me that thought it.

Obviously not in terms of his size or style of play... just facially.

And as alluded to above, a not so young Peter Knights.

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[Brishawk]

Good debut. Like to see more of him. I guess we will have to wait until next year!

 

[TheFourPillars]

Good debut. Like to see more of him. I guess we will have to wait until next year!

He will play for box hill next week

 

[Brishawk]

He will play for box hill next week

I meant at afl level

 

[TheFourPillars]

I meant at afl level

I know

 

[Coathanger]

A real nice first game,well done Jack.
Had a chuckle when he manned the mark against English.
Looked like he came up to his ribs if lucky

 

[MrPremiership]

Glad he got a taste. Hoping for him to keep improving next year.

Not sure if he makes it or not, but he's got the assets we need in our team, which not many other players have

 

[Hawks91b]

Just had a Mare for Box Hill. Not sure we keep him.

 

[TylerDurden]

Couldn't get near it tonight.

 

[Bugs1977]

Couldn't get near it tonight.

To be fair a lot of others couldn’t either

 

[TD1111]

clearly many down last night. Not a great night for BHH. Saunders has to be a lock though given what he has shown in the last 6 weeks and his AFL debut game! Look forward to seeing him after that taste of AFL and another preseason.

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

Jack Saunders​

“Jack has improved a lot over the course of the year and really showcased his greatest strengths being his speed and pressure. Through consistent football at Box Hill, Jack earned the right to debut in Round 23 and acquitted himself really well. He has taken on and implemented plenty of constructive feedback from the coaches throughout the year and his game really progressed as a result.” David Hale

David Hale

Age

39

Ht

201cm

Wt

102kg

Pos.

F/R

Career

Season

Last 5

D

10.6

3star

K

5.7

2star

HB

4.9

4star

M

4.2

4star

T

2.0

4star

G

0.9

4star

No current season stats available

D

6.6

2star

K

4.6

2star

HB

2.0

2star

M

3.6

4star

T

0.8

3star

G

0.4

3star

.

 

[Alite]

In the VFL games that I watched this year Jack often got into great positions. This is a step up from last year.
He needs to work on his small forward goal kicking skills. His left foot is currently solely for balance but I read that he is working on that. His right foot in a straight line is good but he needs a better snap. His speed is great and he seems to be improving his endurance as he had a few good games on the wing. Might Mouse (Malfoy) seems like the type of guy who wants to get the most out of football and will continue to improve.
He has Dylan Moore

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Dylan Moore

Age

24

Ht

177cm

Wt

77kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

11.9

3star

K

5.1

2star

HB

6.7

4star

M

4.4

4star

T

2.9

4star

G

0.3

3star

No current season stats available

D

12.2

3star

K

6.0

3star

HB

6.2

4star

M

5.4

5star

T

2.8

5star

G

0.4

3star

as a possible mentor and path to follow. His chance is now and I think that he will leave no stone unturned to get the best out of himself. Good luck young man.

 

[TD1111]

In the VFL games that I watched this year Jack often got into great positions. This is a step up from last year.
He needs to work on his small forward goal kicking skills. His left foot is currently solely for balance but I read that he is working on that. His right foot in a straight line is good but he needs a better snap. His speed is great and he seems to be improving his endurance as he had a few good games on the wing. Might Mouse (Malfoy) seems like the type of guy who wants to get the most out of football and will continue to improve.
He has Dylan Moore as a possible mentor and path to follow. His chance is now and I think that he will leave no stone unturned to get the best out of himself. Good luck young man.

So true. I understand he leads not only top speed reached but high speed running distance in game for the season in VFL and AFL. Seen him smash conditioning sessions at training too. Has the endurance for small forward and wing roles. Racks up stats and has impact when up the ground. Looks like a rare combination of Athletic talent and work ethic to me. Big 2023 for saunders

 

[B&GBlood]

So true. I understand he leads not only top speed reached but high speed running distance in game for the season in VFL and AFL. Seen him smash conditioning sessions at training too. Has the endurance for small forward and wing roles. Racks up stats and has impact when up the ground. Looks like a rare combination of Athletic talent and work ethic to me. Big 2023 for saunders

Even if his skills are average he could be a defensive forward with speed and endurance

 

[Topiary]

Even if his skills are average he could be a defensive forward with speed and endurance

The small defender to give Dima a chop out is high on Sam’s agenda. There is hope Morris or Saunders fulfil
the role. An important role.

 

[B&GBlood]

The small defender to give Dima a chop out is high on Sam’s agenda. There is hope Morris or Saunders fulfil
the role. An important role.

I really liked what I saw of Morris

 

[lyger]

The small defender to give Dima a chop out is high on Sam’s agenda. There is hope Morris or Saunders fulfil
the role. An important role.

I think Morris has shown enough to make it in my mind.

Is Saunders being looked at as a small defender, as Seamus (if he makes it) is earmarked to play more of a rebounding role?

 

[burner1]

The small defender to give Dima a chop out is high on Sam’s agenda. There is hope Morris or Saunders fulfil
the role. An important role.

Has Saunders ever played down back? Thought he’d been almost exclusively up forward with maybe a little time on wing over the past 2 years at BH.

 

[Topiary]

Has Saunders ever played down back? Thought he’d been almost exclusively up forward with maybe a little time on wing over the past 2 years at BH.

I am only reporting what I am told.