Player Watch Welcome to Hawthorn: Pick 23, Sam Butler

[Collins-Langford-Ayres]

He probably also thinks Steven May is a decent guy after a few too

Well played Sir !!!

 

[Steven Tyler]

Not sure there is a bigger fan of this kid than David King.

He told Sam in their chat today today that he’d absolutely be buying a Sam Butler jumper, “putting it on the back and riding it all the way home”, in reference to the “which Hawthorn player would have fans wanting to buy their jumper and wear it” query from earlier in the week.

Disappointing to see him miss this week with a shin issue, I reckon he’s going to be one the most exciting players on our list forward of centre in 12-18 months time.

But Kingy is an idiot who picked the Swans to win the ‘14 GF by 10 goals ………………

 

[HODGEYROAD]

I do love the look of this kid even if he doesn't look like he's doing much regarding the stats sheet.

 

[The Chad and I]

I do love the look of this kid even if he doesn't look like he's doing much regarding the stats sheet.

He will become a consistent contributor next season.

 

[Roger Rogerson]

Not sure there is a bigger fan of this kid than David King.

He told Sam in their chat today today that he’d absolutely be buying a Sam Butler jumper, “putting it on the back and riding it all the way home”, in reference to the “which Hawthorn player would have fans wanting to buy their jumper and wear it” query from earlier in the week.

Disappointing to see him miss this week with a shin issue, I reckon he’s going to be one the most exciting players on our list forward of centre in 12-18 months time.

He's really strong in the front position already. There was a moment in the dogs game where he was in front and shrugged off the defender and gave a handball resulting in a goal. I assumed he way on a Dogs youngster and then they showed the replay and it was Tim O Brien

It was the moment I realised the dogs were s**t.

 

[mustang]

But Kingy is an idiot who picked the Swans to win the ‘14 GF by 10 goals ………………

So did everyone else

 

[rei154]

Do we know what kind of shin injury he's copped?

 

[Roger Rogerson]

Very happy with what I have seen from Butler. This sort of player is far harder to find than a mid like Sonsie.

He finds the front position and can already hold it with the incoming ball. That's a gift that only the really good have.

Plus he has speed to burn.

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

Yeah, I’ve seen enough to know he’s got some weapons.

Worth remember that he barely had a preseason, unlike Wardy and Macca.

 

[Bugs1977]

Sheesh are we at that point of the season already where we play the woulda, shoulda, coulda. Comparing these kids that are totally different types of players is the silliest sh*t I’ve read here for a while. I’d rather pour more energy into how we can obtain another 1st round pick.

 

[The Chad and I]

Very happy with Butler and MacDonald.
Both use the ball offensively, creatively etc and make things happen.
I can see elements of Judd in Butler's game. Less inside game, but he has surprised me with his apppetite for winning the ball and laying tackles.
MacDonald reminds me of a more robust Caracella, who was mostly a skilled outside player, and highly effective as a forward/mid.

 

[BIGHAWK23]

Reckon sonsie slid because of attitude work ethic. For sure is talented but in five years Macca and butler should be animal

Sonsie is a head case, when he was drafted got the call from the tigers straight away to be told to pull his head in

 

[TylerDurden]

Sonsie is a head case, when he was drafted got the call from the tigers straight away to be told to pull his head in

You mean on the booze?

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

Sam Butler (13 disposals, 1 goal)​

“Butsy came in for his first game in quite a few weeks as well. He ended up with 13 touches for us playing as a high half forward. I really liked his first quarter, I thought he looked really dangerous. He probably went a but quiet in the second and third, and then in the last quarter we threw him on-ball. He looked really lively, his tackle pressure is always pretty high.”

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

Sam Butler​

“Butsy had a successful year where he was able to play numerous games, but he also understands how much growth and development is still to come to reach the real top echelon of small forwards. He has a real desire to chase and compete and his crumbing nous is very good for someone of his experience. He will have taken a lot out of the games he played and, by playing with great mentors like Luke Breust

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Luke Breust

Age

33

Ht

182cm

Wt

82kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

14.6

4star

K

8.0

3star

HB

6.7

4star

M

3.4

3star

T

4.0

5star

G

1.9

5star

D

10.0

3star

K

6.0

2star

HB

4.0

3star

M

1.3

1star

T

4.8

5star

G

1.5

5star

D

9.8

3star

K

6.0

3star

HB

3.8

3star

M

2.4

3star

T

2.8

5star

G

1.8

5star

, his game will continue to flourish in the coming years.” 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

.

 

[Brishawk]

Needs a big preseason. I think his lack of endurance means we don’t see his speed and skills on display.

 

[Hodginator]

 

[TylerDurden]

2 year deal. Nice.

 

[TylerDurden]

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

 

[Flukey!]

Considering the challenges of last year, I feel like he will be a regular for us this year.

 

[smish]

Super excited and high hopes for this kid

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

Pretty clear that they really rate this kid. Was given games last when he’d not done much at Box Hill, and seems to be amongst most players’ thoughts on who’s had the biggest summer.

 

[MrPremiership]

Interesting that they've signed him up for that long so early.

Must really rate him, or low dollars

 

[Noel Gallagher]

He had me at hello - elite speed, skilful and a really well balanced player who can play forward and potentially run through the midfield. If that wasn’t enough also has a fair bit of mongrel about him as our new captain found out in the intra club