Player Watch Welcome to Hawthorn, Tyler Brockman!

[Strapping Young Lad]

 

[eldorado]

The problem with Ollie is NOT when he is in close and has the ball. His intinctive moves are really top shelf.

It's when he has time and space that something goes seriously wrong with his decision-making and disposal.

He really is way better when he doesn't have to think.

 

[Hawk_francais]

The problem with Ollie is NOT when he is in close and has the ball. His intinctive moves are really top shelf.

It's when he has time and space that something goes seriously wrong with his decision-making and disposal.

He really is way better when he doesn't have to think.

I disagree. The barrier for him is work-rate and pressure. He’s improving fast in that regard, but still behind the 8-ball

 

[Brishawk]

I disagree. The barrier for him is work-rate and pressure. He’s improving fast in that regard, but still behind the 8-ball

Yeah his effort level is definitely higher but still a work in progress. Probably need to persist with him this year to see how much better it gets with more games.

 

[chopflop]

Don’t reckon you have any idea what you’re talking about. Ollie’s shortcomings have nothing to do with his ball use. He is good ball in hand. The problem has been his competitiveness, work off the ball (has laid 6 tackles in 6 games this year, whereas I think Breust had 6 last week alone), work into good positions where he can get more of the ball. His yips in front of goal set him back as well.

All gd. Agree to disagree. Like has been said numerous times by many on this board, who watch alot of Hawthorn. With ball in hand and with time and space, he can't hit the back side of a barn. Watch him closely today, I'm prepared to eat my words

 

[RobHawk]

Ollies reputation and perceived pressure acts must have North trembling at the knees.

Maybe he is ready to Ronke them. i

 

[Brishawk]

It is a shame brockman was not named today. Didn’t get a lot of opportunity last week but did good things when given the chance. I’m not too worried though as he will get another shot soon enough.

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

Not playing at Box Hill today. Are we to assume he’s playing seniors next week after a rest?

 

[The Spirit of Cricket]

Not playing at Box Hill today. Are we to assume he’s playing seniors next week after a rest?

hope so, wouldn't mind seeing how he and Ollie go in the same side for a couple games again but suspect it's one or the other for now

 

[MrPremiership]

Not playing at Box Hill today. Are we to assume he’s playing seniors next week after a rest?

I think he was ill this morning.

Despite being active on Instagram the night before.....

 

[TylerDurden]

I think he was ill this morning.

Despite being active on Instagram the night before.....

Not good.

 

[Stratton24]

I think he was ill this morning.

Despite being active on Instagram the night before.....

Active in what way?

 

[BIGHAWK23]

Active in what way?

He went out for dinner, people need to relax

 

[DeafHawk]

Active in what way?

Hope is not homesick

 

[Davo-27]

Brockman will never be a high disposal forward, he gets his 10 or so touches, averages over a goal a game and adds much needed pressure, he moves beautifully, has good speed in bursts, can withstand the pressure of important moments to kick goals, these are all good traits, its sad seeing a bloke with all of these good traits go back to the VFL get injured, come back with some good impact footy and not get back into the AFL side that needs pressure, high impact goal kickers, i just hope he gets back in sooner than later, he is exactly the type of player who needs games put into them imo.

 

[Brishawk]

Brockman will never be a high disposal forward, he gets his 10 or so touches, averages over a goal a game and adds much needed pressure, he moves beautifully, has good speed in bursts, can withstand the pressure of important moments to kick goals, these are all good traits, its sad seeing a bloke with all of these good traits go back to the VFL get injured, come back with some good impact footy and not get back into the AFL side that needs pressure, high impact goal kickers, i just hope he gets back in sooner than later, he is exactly the type of player who needs games put into them imo.

If we are only going to enter forward fifty 35 times a game we need low possession, high efficiency players to ensure we kick a score!

 

[manB]

Can we try him in midfield for sometime considering his speed burst and class which we are missing?

 

[Big Hotdog]

Can we try him in midfield for sometime considering his speed burst and class which we are missing?

He'd be spent half way through the first.

 

[MrPremiership]

Can we try him in midfield for sometime considering his speed burst and class which we are missing?

eventually.....but not now

It takes most players at least 3-4 pre-seasons to get the engine to be an AFL midfielder. Blokes like Walsh and Rowell are just freaks

 

[TylerDurden]

Any updates on his no show on Sunday? Not liking the jungle drums around this one.

 

[theiaofseed]

Any updates on his no show on Sunday? Not liking the jungle drums around this one.

What drums?

 

[Hodgey 15]

Any updates on his no show on Sunday? Not liking the jungle drums around this one.

What have you heard mate.

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[Jazzfan]

eventually.....but not now

It takes most players at least 3-4 pre-seasons to get the engine to be an AFL midfielder. Blokes like Walsh and Rowell are just freaks

I get your point, but really, we could name 100 players that have play midfield well in season 1 or 2... just not really at Hawthorn as they mostly come from early picks.

It's fair to say turning small forwards into being able to run through the midfield takes 3-4 pre-seasons but.

 

[Adebisi]

Any updates on his no show on Sunday? Not liking the jungle drums around this one.

yep, concerning.

 

[matey]

WTF!

 

[tommyk72]

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