Tom Hawkins

[Bang Bang Bang 5,826]

I remember his first season well. He kicked 5 goals against us in his 2nd or 3rd game and I thought I was watching the next big superstar in AFL footy.

Just goes to show that a lot of players never kick on.

Getting back on topic. No thanks. If he came cheaply, he'd be worth looking at but just don't think he has the athleticism to succeed in the modern game.

[loges 6,767]

I thought the Cats were carrying him despite his poor form and eventually decided they couldn't want for him to start playing good footy and dropped him.

Do you carry players into finals?

[monoccular 17,432]

Watts

Howe

Cook

McDonald?

Jamar / Martin / Gawn

Netwon / Hawkins

[loges 6,767]

Watts

Howe

Cook

McDonald?

Jamar / Martin / Gawn

Netwon / Hawkins

Where's Jurrah?

[Supermercado 2,797]

Between Marcus Baldwin, Nathan Ablett and Hawkins we're the go to team for the Cats to debut iffy forwards against safe in the knowledge that they will dominate.

[Demon Dynasty 17,109]

I have real doubts over a forward that could not make an impact in a Premiership side with a midfield made up of Ablett, Bartel, Kelly, Chapman, Ling, Corey, Enright and Selwood.

If he has found it hard at Geelong, he aint going to find it easier at MFC.Father/Son great white hope that has come with big accolades but delivers little. A Kozi in vertical stripes.

I would not sweat our talent in the draft to get him.

+1 for me

Dermie commented on him recently. Said to become a great forward he'd need to be able to do much more than be just lead up in straight lines. Believes that's why the Cats have sent him back to the Magoos after much perseverance.

If i was granted a wish i wouldn't say no to having an 'instant' quality power CHF in the team right now though. Anyone seen a genie lamp around lately?

[loges 6,767]

People seem to think that whoever we go after must be the next Johnathon Brown,Riewoldt etc How about someone who might just help improve a glaring deficiency

[Pata 16]

With Vardy now looking the goods at the Catters and Tomahawk apparently on the outer I think we should be looking to trade for him, big body forward and has talent!!! Thoughts??

Good Call!

If this bloke realized his strength which would then result in an increase in confidence he would be a good player.

[Born to Run 204]

He kicked 4 goals in under a quarter and a half against us. I reckon he could be ok. Needs work and confidence though.

[Akum 2,660]

People seem to think that whoever we go after must be the next Johnathon Brown,Riewoldt etc How about someone who might just help improve a glaring deficiency

Two words - "Lucas" & "Cook". A much better long-term investment IMO.

[Rogue 585]

Do you carry players into finals?

Sorry loges, I didn't realise the finals had already been played.

(That, or you're talking about last year).

[Guest Artie Bucco]

I don't think Geelong would give him up.

Look at their list:

Vardy looks good, but he'll be earmarked to take over for Ottens, who won't have long left.

Mitch Brown is a nice option for CHF, but you want more than one tall forward.

He's still relatively young.

I think they'll hang onto him for a while longer and cross their fingers.

[monoccular 17,432]

Where's Jurrah?

Apologies

Should be on line 3 with Cook.

[Captain Jack Jordan 32]

Theres no way we are getting him if he turns up in a bra with whiteface on , pulling his pants down .

And he'd have to have those really important qualities that a big unco forward needs that he aint got .

Namely marking and kicking a goal .

If he was free maybe. Wouldn't give a third round pick for him otherwise.

This thread needs more:

[btdemon 482]

Theres no way we are getting him if he turns up in a bra with whiteface on , pulling his pants down .

And he'd have to have those really important qualities that a big unco forward needs that he aint got .

Namely marking and kicking a goal .

MEGASPUD!!!

Reminds of Baby Huey (for those old enough to remember)

[Gandalf46 133]

Better for all clubs if he stays at Geelong and clogs their list... no thanks.

[loges 6,767]

Sorry loges, I didn't realise the finals had already been played.

(That, or you're talking about last year).

Look don't get me wrong I understand where you're coming from, hasn't kicked on like most people expected, just think he could play a role in an area where we are substantially lacking ( and other people comparing him to Newton are just not in touch)

[pitmaster 3,561]

Let Geelong stew in their disappointment while we develop Howe and Cook to complement Jurrah and Watts.

Don't rate him that much to disrupt our development. Hey, why don't we chuck in Fev as well?

[Rogue 585]

Look don't get me wrong I understand where you're coming from, hasn't kicked on like most people expected, just think he could play a role in an area where we are substantially lacking ( and other people comparing him to Newton are just not in touch)

Fair enough. I can also see where you're coming from and think Hawkins could be better than what's suggested in this thread but I think it's overstating it to say he's got a gig in one of the best teams. He only played so many games this year because they were hoping he'd run into some form. Prismall is another guy who was talked up a heap because he was on the fringe of a good side, but has not done much since coming to Essendon - he's still on the fringe (perhaps unfairly, but hey).

[harry 1]

It would obviously depend on the deal, but I think he has the potential to be a good player and the only thing better than a big bloke in the forward line is two.

[The Big Ticket 94]

If he was able to play a Dawes/Cloke type role, maybe he'd be looked at. But he doesn't like crashing packs.

Which is a shame because he has more talent than those two IMO.