Player Watch Welcome to Hawthorn : MSD Pick 12, Brandon Ryan, debuts!

[The Chad and I]

David Hales scored 3 or more goals on 7 occasions for Hawthorn in 108 games.
His highest tally was 4 goals - just the once.

Ryan could definitely fill that role.
2-3 F50 marks a game.
1-3 goals.
Stretch the defence.
Ruck duties in the F50.

 

[matey]

That mark he took over the top of a pack including Kosi I think it was ……. he maybe 200cm but he’s got extra long arms too. He’s definitely got something!

 

[lyger]

That mark he took over the top of a pack including Kosi I think it was ……. he maybe 200cm but he’s got extra long arms too. He’s definitely got something!

Showing uncanny ability to outreach and pluck a mark cleanly in a pack situation.

Agree he’s got something and looking the goods.

 

[crazywildhorse]

John Barker comparisons?

 

[barbster]

I hope he can put some mass on quickly. His biggest weakness is that he is able to
moved so easily.

But despite that he is still very productive on the scoreboard.

That pick up off his boot from Breust’s soccer pass into the goal square was CLEAN. Only needed to throw a boot at it but showed some impressive coordination for a 200cm tower.

Not sure if he needs to add mass as it may change his playing style too much. Quite like the rangy unorthodox style.

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

John Barker comparisons?

That’s my call. He’s awkward like Johnny was but has an uncanny knack to do some really special stuff.

 

[humid hawk]

I'd actually equate him to Harris Andrews

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Harris Andrews

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27

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202cm

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98kg

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12.8

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17.0

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9.0

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5.0

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, but in offence. Obviously he's a couple of seasons behind in core development but has that uncanny reach and timing.

 

[crazywildhorse]

That’s my call. He’s awkward like Johnny was.

And comes across like a guy you’d like to sit at the bar with.

 

[barbster]

John Barker comparisons?

He reminds me more of the King brothers. We have to play him for the rest of the season. He’ll get better, still looked nervous start of the game, but that is understandable with how far he has come. That pick up on the line from Breust’s kick was phenomenal for such a big guy.

 

[MasterSamurai]

Loved his work, he'll have quiet games here and there so still have to be patient but more than that how mobile and free did Lewis look at CHF without been the ONLY target!???

 

[grumbleguts]

He is actually quite good even when the ball hits the ground despite being 200cm. A full pre-season will help.

That pickup in the goal square off Breust's soccer was awesome.

 

[grumbleguts]

That’s my call. He’s awkward like Johnny was but has an uncanny knack to do some really special stuff.

Except in the kicking. Johnny Barker's set shots were among the best anyone has ever seen.

 

[matey]

Having Ryan with Lewis/Kosi just improves our forward structure that creates more avenues to goal …….. even if a mark is not taken the ball spills bringing the smalls into the game.

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

 

[BlueWaterHawk]

Having Ryan with Lewis/Kosi just improves our forward structure that creates more avenues to goal …….. even if a mark is not taken the ball spills bringing the smalls into the game.

That's my biggest take from the addition or Ryan. All three are benefiting and the smalls actually have something to rove. Breust looks like a new man.

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[2008wasoverDEW!]

Our structure looks so much better with Ryan as our genuine 2nd tall forward option. Even Kosi looks much more comfortable as a third tall forward/mobile 2nd Ruck.

I hope we keep that same set-up for the remaining games.

 

[TDS7]

I'll remind everyone of something I heard a few seasons ago. Someone was talking to Fritsch and Kozi, and they both said they love playing with Ben Brown

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Ben Brown

Age

31

Ht

200cm

Wt

100kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

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10.7

3star

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7.7

3star

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3.0

3star

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4.8

5star

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1.2

3star

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2.2

5star

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7.9

2star

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6.3

3star

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1.6

1star

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3.7

4star

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0.9

2star

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1.0

4star

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8.0

2star

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4.6

2star

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3.4

3star

M

4.4

4star

T

1.4

4star

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1.2

4star

. Because his arms are so long, when he doesn't grab the mark it falls very predictably and is a dream to crumb off. Sammy mentioned it in the post game presser, but even the marks he didn't grab dropped in great positions for Bruesty and Co to crumb. Stick him at full forward for the next 5 years, draft talent around him to take advantage of the situations he creates. He's never winning a Coleman, but he might just be our second most important forward in a few years

 

[Howe Amazing]

Very impressive yesterday and great story, MM another great pick. What does this mean for Riccardi? Do we need him?

 

[Bad Boy Beama]

I'll remind everyone of something I heard a few seasons ago. Someone was talking to Fritsch and Kozi, and they both said they love playing with Ben Brown. Because his arms are so long, when he doesn't grab the mark it falls very predictably and is a dream to crumb off. Sammy mentioned it in the post game presser, but even the marks he didn't grab dropped in great positions for Bruesty and Co to crumb. Stick him at full forward for the next 5 years, draft talent around him to take advantage of the situations he creates. He's never winning a Coleman, but he might just be our second most important forward in a few years

Wizard come on down

 

[crazywildhorse]

I hope he keeps the number 46

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

 

[Bugs1977]

That mark he took over the top of a pack including Kosi I think it was ……. he maybe 200cm but he’s got extra long arms too. He’s definitely got something!

I thought one of the commentators nailed it when he mentioned that having Ryan up there has not only benefited Lewis who was allowed to roam up to CHF and back but also Kosi. Having Ryan there has allowed Kosi to sometimes get the shorter of weaker defender.

 

[jenniferHAWKinS]

Has great hands and with that reach will be a handful for defenders. That pick up at ground level was sublime. Lots to work with and why we wait 12 months before we contemplate a big move on another key forward.

 

[naysayer]

Has great hands and with that reach will be a handful for defenders. That pick up at ground level was sublime. Lots to work with and why we wait 12 months before we contemplate a big move on another key forward.

The pick up was a fantastic sign from a tall player. Unconventional long-limbed effectiveness.

I'm stoked about to potential of this forward line with Lewis, Ryan and Kosi - it's a very versatile group, as all three have some ruck craft as well. I very much doubt though, that this is our long term plan for the forward line. Especially after seeing Lewis's effectiveness as a CHF, we'd be licking our lips looking at Ben King to play deep.

 

[Brant]

Lewis is our CHF. Having Ryan means we can play him there.

And, means we can play one of Kosi / DGB / Ramma as a 3rd Tall (allowing them to exploit 3rd Tall Defenders & hide some of their deficiencies which prevent them being 2nd KPF).

Haven't seen a debut like this since Luke Lowden

Luke Lowden

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206cm

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103kg

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