The best part is he's not a player that is made to look good by those around him, but wouldn't go so well in a weaker side. He's a gun and a welcome addition to the MFC. 

Lewis' relationship with Todd Viney was the reason why he chose us. He's maintained a strong relationship since Todd was at Hawthorn.

1 hour ago, McQueen said:

So he grew up supporting the MFC?

He did not.  Supported the pies.

8 minutes ago, small but forward said:

I just snorted soup out my nose when I saw you'd changed your name krazy. Thanks for that

It was an opportunity that I couldn't pass up 

Geez he looks good in Red and Blue!

Geez he's a great public speaker too. Leadership material all over him.

Just now, Abe said:

Geez he looks good in Red and Blue!

any colours are better than Poos and Wees!

Just watching the presser. He is a very loyal young man. The media continue to try set him up "throw Hawks under the bus, we need a headline".. Lewis buys none of that, very loyal to the Hawks still. Great get for us, he is a polished media performer.

He talks really well. I really like listening to him talk (love this decision even more now). No um/ahh, rather straight forward, logical, honest, positive and strong responses to questions.

#godees

Surely this gets a run in the emoticons?

Quite amusing seeing journalists ask so many leading questions, bloodthirsty for a clickbait headline.

I know this will get howled down, but this is a guy who i think would have captained the Hawks in 2017, is co captains with Nathan Jones totally out of the question? obviously the players vote and all that and i am usually against new players getting in but surely this is a different set of circumstances, talking about a genuine A grade player and A grade leader.

His numbers are pretty good..

 

http://www.footywire.com/afl/footy/pc-hawthorn-hawks--jordan-lewis

Good pickup this, especially for a late pick swap. He's going to bring leadership, maturity and experience to the group and help guide our youngsters on the path to glory. 

Interesting he said in his interview that witnessing us beat them comfortably first hand and play hard football attracted him to us. It shows us there are no nothing games, it's unacceptable to put up performances like we did the last 2 rounds as it could cost us a player or supporters.

Welcome to the club you Balding Sniper!

2 minutes ago, stuie said:

Surely this gets a run in the emoticons?

Now I see what won Lewis over, Toddy V with his come hither look

Whats the number of games that you need for father/son selection!?

I was having a sh!t day right up until this news.

Whilst still having to deal with morons, I'm in a much better mood after watching that interview.

Geez our midfield is going to be full of hard arses.

Oh, and what could end up as the most used emoticon of all time....

 

6 minutes ago, Abe said:

I know this will get howled down, but this is a guy who i think would have captained the Hawks in 2017, is co captains with Nathan Jones totally out of the question? obviously the players vote and all that and i am usually against new players getting in but surely this is a different set of circumstances, talking about a genuine A grade player and A grade leader.

Vice Captain would suffice, and I don't think there will be anyone that would be disappointed if this were the case.

3 minutes ago, iv'a worn smith said:

Glad you said "calls" Krazy

Or "sack the cook"...

Really good speaker, very impressed with Lewis. Would've been nice if the "journalists" had asked more Melbourne related questions.

13 minutes ago, Wunders said:

He talks really well. I really like listening to him talk (love this decision even more now). No um/ahh, rather straight forward, logical, honest, positive and strong responses to questions.

#godees

I have always liked listening to him talk footy. No cliches or spin answers, just clear but without any grand statements. I didn't realise it, but it looks like the 3 year deal was attractive to him on two fronts: footy longevity and family security. I can see him in a lot of interviews, press conferences and football tv next year. 

For those of you wanting to add Emoticon ideas, I created a thread about it: Emoticon Thread

 

Random positive on top of this: Hawthorns game-plans, tactics and strategies from Jordan's perspective. This knowledge will also be very valuable (even though it will change it just reinforces how good a pick up it will be).

14 minutes ago, Abe said:

I know this will get howled down, but this is a guy who i think would have captained the Hawks in 2017, is co captains with Nathan Jones totally out of the question? obviously the players vote and all that and i am usually against new players getting in but surely this is a different set of circumstances, talking about a genuine A grade player and A grade leader.

Co captains is a bit far and would come across as him being yet another messiah for us. Would be a lock for the leadership group and hopefully can be a confidant/mentor for chunck. 

2 hours ago, Ron Burgundy said:

Love to read the texts that'd be flying around between the players right now ...

 

Last week:  Hodge to Mitchell: so mate you went for pick 88!

This week: Mitchell to Hodge:  better than Lewis - he went for peanuts!   And, you will go for...?

Edited October 18, 20168 yr by Lucifer's Hero