Player Watch Welcome to Hawthorn: Pick 23, Sam Butler

[Strapping Young Lad]

Can’t believe he hasn’t got a rising star nomination
DELIST

We’re 7 rounds in and he’s not debuted.

THE PRESIDENT MUST ACT!

 

[Davo-27]

with Butler, he seems to be showing pieces of good form for Box Hill, very similar to how he played for GWV Rebels in the u18's in that he moves well and can be a good burst player but goes missing in games a bit, he is a 15 disposal 1 goal a game type, which is why i rated him more a pick in the 30-50 range, i rate him but i also recognise his limitations. (i also didnt like the 1st round/top 20 takes some were pushing) so i think we reached a bit on a low production, low goal scoring half forward, low/medium impact player, but im sure he can produce some good footy at AFL level at some stage, he does have beautiful skills, moves beautifully and looks a likely type at the AFL level.

 

[kirbatron]

Butler has had a limited prep build up. ive got big wraps on him but im happy to be patient.

 

[Adrian Dodoro]

Can’t believe he hasn’t got a rising star nomination
DELIST

Thats verbatim

 

[Yardie]

He isn’t super quick but he seems super evasive. Looks a little laconic, hopefully with improved fitness some midfield time will come as he is a clean one grab player.

Not sure how improved fitness will help with the bolded. But he is a youngster and will take him time to find his voice on the field.

 

[Blackhawk42]

Not sure how improved fitness will help with the bolded. But he is a youngster and will take him time to find his voice on the field.

Subconscious energy preservation.

 

[MrPremiership]

Not worried about Butler at all. I'm sold that he's going to make it.

 

[Suntory Boss Coffee]

he is more talented than his brother and we have seen what he has done

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

He barely trained with the main group over the summer. Had a number of issues that prevented him from being ready for the start of the season, so it's no real surprise that he's not exactly lighting it up just yet.

People need to be patient.

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

Sam Butler (15 disposals, 8 marks, 1 goal)​

“Buts had another really solid game as a forward. He has been offering an exit option for our defenders to hit and he’s getting on the end of those, which is great to see. He probably could’ve kicked the ball and use the ball a bit better throughout the game, so he’ll be looking to brush up on that during the week. But overall a good performance by Butsy."

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

 

[Suntory Boss Coffee]

is very balanced. Actually more like Breust than anyone on our list.

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

With the little pump up they've given him the last 2 weeks, I'd be surprised if he doesn't debut in the next month.

 

[SJT76]

I feel he could be good in the seniors with his ability to hit the ball at pace. VFL is a bit scrappy to see what he brings

 

[flinchfree]

He's got a nice set of marking hands.
Love to see him use the jets to just break up space and leave competitors unsure of whether to go to him or hold space, creating more uneven numbers for us....

 

[MrPremiership]

Looks to enjoy a tackle.

Would love to see him in the side soon

 

[TylerDurden]

is very balanced. Actually more like Breust than anyone on our list.

I noticed the balance too. You either have it or you don't.

 

[Collins-Langford-Ayres]

Happy to give him time. Would like to get Brockers fit and back into the AFL team first.

Excited at what Jeka, Brockers, Butler and Jai Serong can potentially bring to our forward line in the future.

 

[Dewnior]

is very balanced. Actually more like Breust than anyone on our list.

Actually, he reminds me of Willo with his balance and laconic style

 

[cs61]

I noticed the balance too. You either have it or you don't.

Think a supporter watching on TV might have thought it was a below average game on the weekend, but from coaches perspective they were probably seeing 'one touch' type football with his hands in collecting, and also setting up others with his disposals. He didn't get a heap of it, but many of his passages he was setting up others in better positions and the play looked 'clean', which I think will fit in well with the way we play. Might be a player that is suited to AFL when he gets a call up.

 

[burger09]

He's played so little at VFL/AFL level how anyone can say he is a certainty to make it or not make it is beyond me.

Looks like the club rates the kid, that's a good start but thats all it is. Get him fit, give him a month or 2 of footy and hopefully he shows a bit for a first year rookie.

 

[CHUBBSS]

Late in for wingard?

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

Late in for wingard?

Wasn't an emergency.

 

[MrPremiership]

Wasn't an emergency.

not yet.......

 

[hardway]

Just earned himself a game. Offers a point of difference