Player Watch Will Hoskin-Elliott (Retired 2025)

[Jen2310]

Bucks mentioned he would be playing in the VFL this week.

 

[sr36]

Cal Brown is surplus to our ball huntjng needs, I’d give him Sidebottom’s wing and give Sidebottom Cal Browns role with slightly more midfield time.

You're probably right re. Cal. I just like the cut of his jib.

In terms of WHE or any other ins that may change the balance, for me it comes down to the balance you want in your 18 plus a bench that can rotate through and maintain or adjust the balance if necessary. I see WHE as a strong marking outside receiver, with limited inside game. I wouldn't automatically just bring him in for our least performed player. The decision would be about getting the balance right. At the moment I think our balance is a ground ball hunter short in defence - a marking target short in the midfield and spot on up forward.

 

[sirlothie]

WHE won't take long to break into the seniors... automatic best 22, just needs a run in the legs probably but once he reaches match fitness a spot will be found for him.

 

[jathanas]

You're probably right re. Cal. I just like the cut of his jib.

In terms of WHE or any other ins that may change the balance, for me it comes down to the balance you want in your 18 plus a bench that can rotate through and maintain or adjust the balance if necessary. I see WHE as a strong marking outside receiver, with limited inside game. I wouldn't automatically just bring him in for our least performed player. The decision would be about getting the balance right. At the moment I think our balance is a ground ball hunter short in defence - a marking target short in the midfield and spot on up forward.

I think with someone like the hyphen, we'd play him when he's ready. He's a gun wing and lead up forward that will free up JDG to create more midfield damage. I'd have WHE in our top 10... easily. I support the notion that you take the field with your best available e.g. West coast always plays tall, team balance doesn't come into it.

He added to our already dangerous forward line would cause opposition coaches palpitations.

 

[sr36]

I think with someone like the hyphen, we'd play him when he's ready. He's a gun wing and lead up forward that will free up JDG to create more midfield damage. I'd have WHE in our top 10... easily. I support the notion that you take the field with your best available e.g. West coast always plays tall, team balance doesn't come into it.

He added to our already dangerous forward line would cause opposition coaches palpitations.

I'd argue that WCE have a game that is built around their tall team, so for them tall is balanced.

I'd play WHE. I rate him highly -probably not top 10 for me - but highly enough to have him as an automatic. It's just that for me the question of who I'd leave out isn't as clear cut as the least productive of our forwards, who are both crumbers, as I wouldn't want his inclusion to weaken us at the fall of the ball.

 

[jathanas]

I'd argue that WCE have a game that is built around their tall team, so for them tall is balanced.

I'd play WHE. I rate him highly -probably not top 10 for me - but highly enough to have him as an automatic. It's just that for me the question of who I'd leave out isn't as clear cut as the least productive of our forwards, who are both crumbers, as I wouldn't want his inclusion to weaken us at the fall of the ball.

That's a good consideration.

The hyphen plays wing & forward so he threatens Mayne and even Varcoe just as much as he threatens Callum, & Thomas. The upside to his inclusion is that we have another versatile player that can be moved up or downfield depending on needs/matchups.

How deep do we bat? *knock-on-wood*

* EDIT - We can play small just as WC play tall. It worked last year; play to our strengths.

 

[Jelly Bean]

Playing seniors this week... Very surprising - Bucks doesn't usually pick someone without football fitness that has to be earned through VFL

 

[whiskeytown]

How is WHE going to play 70% + game time tomorrow with no footy under his belt??

 

[Jen2310]

What a twist! They must have had to act quickly given Jamie has a corkie. But they could have played a number of our forwards.
Its a risk given his lack of pre-season and no game fitness.

 

[CFC2010]

How is WHE going to play 70% + game time tomorrow with no footy under his belt??

Just sit in the goal square and kick a lazy 7

 

[Saintly Viewed]

How is WHE going to play 70% + game time tomorrow with no footy under his belt??

With the footy in his hands.

No time like the present. Surprising though.

 

[Saintly Viewed]

Especially the stick the paw out and take it one handed.

Just love that so much



https://www.collingwoodfc.com.au/video/2018-11-19/the-best-of-will-hoskinelliott

 

[Saintly Viewed]

He is only about 6 foot but to me always seems taller and plays taller.

 

[Soups]

Big in.

 

[nahnah]

Just sit in the goal square and kick a lazy 7

14 goals between Stevo and WHE, can’t wait

 

[jimmy35]

I’m excited.

 

[DWil6]

Wish he had more match fitness. Can go missing and surely his lack of actual match fitness won’t help. Having said that, sometimes the first game back can be good before a lull.

 

[sr36]

Surprising, but pleasantly so.

Gun out. Gun in. I like it.

 

[sr36]

He is only about 6 foot but to me always seems taller and plays taller.

Pretty syre he's taller than that, but could not be bothered looking it up. Regardless of height, he launches at the footy, has sticky fingers and leads fast, so he's really dangerous in the air.

 

[Saintly Viewed]

Pretty syre he's taller than that, but could not be bothered looking it up. Regardless of height, he launches at the footy, has sticky fingers and leads fast, so he's really dangerous in the air.

186cm or 6’1” in the old.

Looks taller as he’s very svelte.

 

[sr36]

186cm or 6’1” in the old.

Looks taller as he’s very svelte.

I always find the word svelte mildly arousing. Not sure if I'd use it for WHE.

 

[Black_White]

Bucks mentioned he would be playing in the VFL this week.

Bux is playing VFL?
Must be an Easter inspired comeback.

 

[Quicky]

Wish he had more match fitness. Can go missing and surely his lack of actual match fitness won’t help. Having said that, sometimes the first game back can be good before a lull.

WHE will at least demand some respect and attention from Essendon even if underdone. He'll keep them honest.

 

[Quicky]

Bux is playing VFL?
Must be an Easter inspired comeback.

What's your avatar?

 

[Saintly Viewed]

I always find the word svelte mildly arousing. Not sure if I'd use it for WHE.

When he sticks out his paw and does that one handed mark,
That’s very arousing.