Welcome to Hawthorn, Ricky Henderson

[threesixpio]

Yes, but he has a wicked side step

That's all he's got though...literally !!

 

[blackheart]

Just want to give Ricky props - he's been a very below-the-radar delisted free agent who has done the job and then some for us.

 

[Collins-Langford-Ayres]

Just want to give Ricky props - he's been a very below-the-radar delisted free agent who has done the job and then some for us.

Agreed. Has certainly helped out our lack of outside pace. Very much in the best 22 at the moment.

 

[parsons nose]

It’s funny, the Adelaide board mentioned how soft he was for them. Can’t say I’ve seen him shirk a contest for us.

 

[Goody1971]

Just want to give Ricky props - he's been a very below-the-radar delisted free agent who has done the job and then some for us.

Was saying exactly the same yesterday during the match -has definitely exceeded expectations

 

[Hawkthorn33]

Definitely stays in the teamfor mine if he plays like this. The kids shouldn't be gifted games, they need to earn them, this will make us a better team in the long run.

 

[MrPremiership]

Seems to always be in the right place at the right time, and with no opposition player around him.

Does it too often to be luck.

Just a hard worker. Best 22.

 

[Hodgey09]

Been sensational value, plays his role damn well and would echo the sentiments of others in saying he stays in the best 22 unless someone else is playing better.

 

[Hawkie_McHawkHawk]

They got Cheney, we got Hendo. Fairs fair

 

[CD Xbow]

They got Cheney, we got Hendo. Fairs fair

More GW mojo, though probably it's the whole recruiting team who find under achievers on other clubs lists who for some reason develop well in our system. Great pick up.

 

[grumbleguts]

The first couple of pages of this thread are usually reserved for a 5 year bump, but it's already looking like egg-on-the-face reading.

 

[TBoyleSuperstar]

He's been a good solid acquisition for sure. Uses the ball well, has hit the scoreboard again this year, runs well too.

He's holding his spot at the moment nicely, and forcing others to take it from him (though he's giving them few chances).

 

[MrPremiership]

The first couple of pages of this thread are usually reserved for a 5 year bump, but it's already looking like egg-on-the-face reading.

Put my hand up. Guilty.

 

[kirbatron]

It’s funny, the Adelaide board mentioned how soft he was for them. Can’t say I’ve seen him shirk a contest for us.

His willingness to go when its his turn has been very noticeable first 2 weeks. Something i didnt notice last year.

 

[Roddy]

It’s funny, the Adelaide board mentioned how soft he was for them. Can’t say I’ve seen him shirk a contest for us.

We've taken yet another player from another club and made them a 20% better player. Happens almost every time.

 

[HairyO]

Oh Ricky you so fine
You so fine you blow my mind
Hey Ricky

...

I bet Clarko loves him. Had a great first year including winning the Crows game, and this year he has started very well too.

 

[Davo23]

The game becomes so easy for Ricky when he just works hard up and down the ground.

The number of times he is helping out in defence, next minute running the wings, then having shots for goal: it's a cliche to say he's playing his role, but that's all he does, and very well too.

 

[Davo-27]

Henderson was one of the reasons we really lifted after the bye last year, he did run out of legs in the last fortnight of last year, but has been genuinely good for us

 

[Since 2001]

I just want to make an appreciation post to Ricky Henderson. Wow what a start to the year! Ill be honest I didn't see this guy in my best 22 and I had few ahead of him waiting for games as well. But he has been such a presence on the field I'm pleasantly surprised!

Averaging 22 touches, 7 marks, .8 goals, 4 inside 50s and 1.5 rebound 50s

Keep it up Ricky!

 

[Roger Rogerson]

Another player who has come to the club and has found career best form.

Has been excellent this year. Love his workrate and the fact he kicks goals.

 

[Ned Ryerson]

Another player who has come to the club and has found career best form.

Has been excellent this year. Love his workrate and the fact he kicks goals.

The fact that we now have Mitchell, O’Meara, Hendo and Smith as midfielders who can kick goals is very pleasing.

 

[MasterSamurai]

Giving young guys games just because it's neat looking at your age profile is such a losers mentality . Just like rebuilding .
Play the guys who deserve it, no matter what age. Leave draft picks and rebuilding for 10 years to mediocre clubs like carltank and the Aints.
Without a club like Hawthorn, guys like Henderson don t get the second chance to prove their worth. Fantastic get.

 

[MrPremiership]

His stats have almost been as good as Smith, who has been touted at All Australian.

Seems to just be in the right place at the right time, and so often. It can't be luck, it's work rate.

Hope to see him get a contract extension soon.

 

[Goldhawk]

And he's still only 29.

 

[Roddy]

Yet another player who has come to Hawthorn and become a 10-20% better player. No superstar, but not everyone can be a superstar. Has done really well so far.