Player Watch Welcome to Hawthorn: Jackson Callow!

[MrPremiership]

Contested marking has not disappointed.

Should get a contract for 2022

 

[VandoHawk]

I've been super impressed with him the games I've watched at Box Hill. I expected an immobile stay at home forward but his work-rate is massive and he seems to be playing higher up to good effect. Takes big contested marks but the most pleasing thing is he's been really clean with his disposal and hitting teammates on chests. Easy Slips Catch mentioned he was unselfish and I agree wholeheartedly.

Does need to iron out his kicking because he has a tendency to miss very gettable shots. But I'd definitely be signing him up for 2022 and given he's showing these signs as a first year forward I'd be very excited for next year.

 

[Adelaide Hawk]

I've been super impressed with him the games I've watched at Box Hill. I expected an immobile stay at home forward but his work-rate is massive and he seems to be playing higher up to good effect. Takes big contested marks but the most pleasing thing is he's been really clean with his disposal and hitting teammates on chests. Easy Slips Catch mentioned he was unselfish and I agree wholeheartedly.

Does need to iron out his kicking because he has a tendency to miss very gettable shots. But I'd definitely be signing him up for 2022 and given he's showing these signs as a first year forward I'd be very excited for next year.

I will be very annoyed if the Hawks don't select him 2022. Losing him in the mid-season draft has pretty must cost my SANFL club Norwood any chance of a flag. If we just use him as a stocking filler and let him go at the end of the year it will seriously piss me off. What's the point of a midseason pick unless you're at least going to try him at AFL level?

 

[Dipper]

I've been super impressed with him the games I've watched at Box Hill. I expected an immobile stay at home forward but his work-rate is massive and he seems to be playing higher up to good effect. Takes big contested marks but the most pleasing thing is he's been really clean with his disposal and hitting teammates on chests. Easy Slips Catch mentioned he was unselfish and I agree wholeheartedly.

Does need to iron out his kicking because he has a tendency to miss very gettable shots. But I'd definitely be signing him up for 2022 and given he's showing these signs as a first year forward I'd be very excited for next year.

In an interview he said he'd played FF, CHF and CHB but that he enjoyed CHF the most.

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[Dewyyyyy]

In an interview he said he'd played FF, CHF and CHB but that he enjoyed CHF the most.

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I'd love to see him at FB.

 

[Dipper]

I'd love to see him at FB.

Actually it might have been FB not CHB that he'd played...the point was really more about the fact that he enjoyed CHF and that fits in with the other posters observations about how he played and wasn't just a stay at home limited big fella.

But yeah he could be the answer down back, I think it's still up for grabs with our 4 tall forwards as to how they develop first though.

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[Dewyyyyy]

Actually it might have been FB not CHB that he'd played...the point was really more about the fact that he enjoyed CHF and that fits in with the other posters observations about how he played and wasn't just a stay at home limited big fella.

But yeah he could be the answer down back, I think it's still up for grabs with our 4 tall forwards as to how they develop first though.

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He was dominant as a key defender at Tasmanian level.

 

[CliffMcTainshaw]

I'd love to see him at FB.

CHB in Tassie. Played maybe a third of his season at the most there. Didn't see him at FB at all.

 

[Dipper]

"Highest red zone runner for the side" according to Sam's appraisal of the last BH game.

They've gotta be loving that from a big forward.

I don't think he's going to die wondering.

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[Dewyyyyy]

CHB in Tassie. Played maybe a third of his season at the most there. Didn't see him at FB at all.

I watched him live in Tassie and he would play both.

 

[TylerDurden]

"Highest red zone runner for the side" according to Sam's appraisal of the last BH game.

They've gotta be loving that from a big forward.

I don't think he's going to die wondering.

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Get him in.

 

[Dipper]

Get him in.

I like Callow, I like the cut of his jib.

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[CliffMcTainshaw]

I watched him live in Tassie and he would play both.

I watched him in every game he played in, in 2020 and didn't see him play FB at any time.

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

Just don't look at him running from behind, I get anxiety just watching his feet/legs flying about the way they do with that running style and the bowed knees.

 

[VandoHawk]

Just don't look at him running from behind, I get anxiety just watching his feet/legs flying about the way they do with that running style and the bowed knees.

It likely has an impact on his goal kicking too. We need to teach him how to run again like we did Cyril. Might even get faster.

 

[Dewyyyyy]

I watched him in every game he played in, in 2020 and didn't see him play FB at any time.

As i said i watched him live when he played in the TSL and other Tassie leagues, at state level etc and he played both.

 

[Brishawk]

Just don't look at him running from behind, I get anxiety just watching his feet/legs flying about the way they do with that running style and the bowed knees.

Yeah it is strange…looks like his legs are too short for his body.

 

[Easy Slips Catch]

I watched him in every game he played in, in 2020 and didn't see him play FB at any time.

Hartigan has been great but he's limited. Never seen Callow defend but he's strong in a pack and his field kicking would be a bonus down back.

 

[Accipiter]

I think a lot of the numbers come down to the specific roles they play. Lewis, Jeka and Kosi sit under the long high ball a lot more TOB does who plays more of a Gunston role. Who would also lose less contests because of hkw

When TOB flies in for a contest he’s usually one of the last ones there with a clean run, much harder to get out marked than say Lewis whose job is to sit under that high ball, create a contest then try and mark it.

TOB has a greater fitness base than our other forwards. Due to more preseasons. But with his hands like butter he can’t play the Gunston role like he is and he doesn’t have the size to sit under the high ball like Lewis and Kosi can.

I’d like to see Jeka in the TOB role, as Jeka doesn’t have the strength to wrestle yet but is really good on a lead and a better field kick than TOB despite that being one of TOB’s strengths.

Agree with this, unfortunately TOB makes too many unforced errors for a player of his experience.

 

[H00t]

Agree with this, unfortunately TOB makes too many unforced errors for a player of his experience.

Having watched his marking since being shifted back to defence, he’s been marking it a lot more, as he doesn’t have body contact from a defender when he goes to mark it.

Once he gets that body contact though he drops it.

Compare that to Callow who doesn’t have the leap of O’Brien but doesn’t get moved from body contact so is able to take contested marks a lot easier

 

[Simon_Nesbit]

Having watched his marking since being shifted back to defence, he’s been marking it a lot more, as he doesn’t have body contact from a defender when he goes to mark it.

Once he gets that body contact though he drops it.

Compare that to Callow who doesn’t have the leap of O’Brien but doesn’t get moved from body contact so is able to take contested marks a lot easier

It's virtually a defined player-type now.

Look at every "intercept" defender who doesn't play FB/CHB. It's consistently the same story. ALL of them have great hands and vision - deceptively quick and a good leap. None of them are particularly strong body players.

Forwards need to be able to either absorb the body contact and keep their balance, or have incredible speed/endurance/agility to get the separation for uncontested marks (and/or draw free for later contact).

Forwards get taller and less mobile, defenders slighter and more mobile. It's 80's football flipped on it's head.

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

Jackson Callow
“Jackson also had a difficult preparation going down to Launceston as an emergency. He played some minutes higher up the ground and did some really nice things. His ability to get his hands free in the tackle was pleasing. He went back late in the game and showed something, maybe something to explore in the future.”

 

[KermitJagger]

Jackson Callow
“Jackson also had a difficult preparation going down to Launceston as an emergency. He played some minutes higher up the ground and did some really nice things. His ability to get his hands free in the tackle was pleasing. He went back late in the game and showed something, maybe something to explore in the future.”

Exactly what we need! Big body, great hands, competitive and shows great effort.

 

[The Spirit of Cricket]

yep there is a logjam at KPF and we all want Jeka to start getting games which doesn't bode well for Callow even getting a contract next year as a forward

as a big-bodied defender though, we have Hartigan, sometimes Frost (who also plays small occasionally) and... that's it

could be a good move for both the list and for Jackson

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

Exactly what we need! Big body, great hands, competitive and shows great effort.

Very deliberate messaging too.