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Jack Gunston

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2 hours ago, A F said:

According to one of the Hawthorn Instagram accounts 3-4 days ago, Gunston requested a trade in his exit interview. The same/next day, our alleged interest breaks in the media. Interesting...

A Hawks mate with board connections (and occasionally a pot stirrer) said the same thing, he is upset over the Clarkson dismissal and doesn't love the place anymore. Will be cheap.

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    31 minutes ago, Lord Nev said:

    Bumping this.

    Hasn't re-signed yet. Wonder if we have another crack?

     

    His start to the season was reasonable and likely comes a bit cheaper this year. Won't rule out entirely, could help us. 

    Will re-visit in a few months. 

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    On 8/25/2021 at 5:50 PM, ucanchoose said:

    Can anybody name a 29 year old trade success story that won premierships after they've had multiple surgeries?    ........

     

    Crickets....

     

    It's just terrible business when we have spent the last 3 years being incredibly  savvy

    Stuart Dew at Hawthorn? Look it up.

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    he isn't a key fwd, we already have the best version of Gunston's role in Fritsch

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    11 minutes ago, Travy14 said:

    he isn't a key fwd, we already have the best version of Gunston's role in Fritsch

    He's 1cm shorter than TMac.

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    20 minutes ago, Travy14 said:

    he isn't a key fwd, we already have the best version of Gunston's role in Fritsch

     

    9 minutes ago, Lord Nev said:

    He's 1cm shorter than TMac.

    Gunston can play more than the Fritsch type role...I wish we had him on board this year as he would make our forward half so much more potent. Great player...

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    used to be the straightest kick for goal. Last few years that has dropped off which is strange

    Motivation plus body holding up would be my primary concerns but worth a look

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    I think Gunston would only really come in to sure up our forward depth. Didn't play last year and has looked average this year. I'm sure some of this has to do with taking more of a back seat and developing the other forward young fowards (Lewis etc.) at Hawthorn. Didn't play last year but his 2020 season was solid kicking 29 goals in 16 games. 

    I would have no problems with him coming in to replace Mitch Brown as back up lead up tall forward. Brown is obviously having a wonderful VFL season but the it seems the responsibility of playing the role at AFL level is probably beyond him now. He was always great hitting the scoreboard in average teams at Essendon and early on at Melbourne but he just looks overwhelmed now when he gets called up to the AFL squad.

    JVR's development over the course of the season is one to keep track of. With our backline depth pretty well covered his best chance atm is developing as a forward. At 193cm if he can put on more size he could really develop to come in as Brown and Tmac start to slow down.

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    13 minutes ago, Young Blood said:

    I think Gunston would only really come in to sure up our forward depth. Didn't play last year and has looked average this year. I'm sure some of this has to do with taking more of a back seat and developing the other forward young fowards (Lewis etc.) at Hawthorn. Didn't play last year but his 2020 season was solid kicking 29 goals in 16 games. 

    I would have no problems with him coming in to replace Mitch Brown as back up lead up tall forward. Brown is obviously having a wonderful VFL season but the it seems the responsibility of playing the role at AFL level is probably beyond him now. He was always great hitting the scoreboard in average teams at Essendon and early on at Melbourne but he just looks overwhelmed now when he gets called up to the AFL squad.

    JVR's development over the course of the season is one to keep track of. With our backline depth pretty well covered his best chance atm is developing as a forward. At 193cm if he can put on more size he could really develop to come in as Brown and Tmac start to slow down.

    “… JVR's development over the course of the season is one to keep track of. With our backline depth pretty well covered his best chance atm is developing as a forward. At 193cm if he can put on more size he could really develop to come in as Brown and Tmac start to slow down.”
     

    Surely a big bodied marking forward must be our first priority this recruiting season, then a back up ruck. 

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    We don't need to burn salary cap on pre-retirement forwards from other clubs. We need established players between 23-27 (unlikely) or to go to the draft. 

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    8 minutes ago, monoccular said:

    “… JVR's development over the course of the season is one to keep track of. With our backline depth pretty well covered his best chance atm is developing as a forward. At 193cm if he can put on more size he could really develop to come in as Brown and Tmac start to slow down.”
     

    Surely a big bodied marking forward must be our first priority this recruiting season, then a back up ruck. 

    OK...

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    17 minutes ago, MrFreeze said:

    We don't need to burn salary cap on pre-retirement forwards from other clubs.

    Like Jeremy Cameron?

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    25 minutes ago, MrFreeze said:

    We don't need to burn salary cap on pre-retirement forwards from other clubs. We need established players between 23-27 (unlikely) or go to the draft. 

    I think you'll find the established players in that prime age group are the ones most sort after hence will be more expensive, more competition to sign/trade for. Of course if we can somehow get involved in recruiting these types and fit them salary wise we would. But established veterans can be what extends multiple shots at the flag for good teams.

    Brian Lake came across to Hawthorn at age 32(?) I think and solidified their backline, winning three flags. Now I know this is a poor example as Lake was an All Australian backman before coming across from the dogs but still, established veterans if picked up for the right price can play vital roles in teams with open premiership windows.

    Gunston will be 31 next season and for the right price, with proof his body has more left in him, I'd have no problem slotting him in this side. I think he'd be awesome leading up the ground creating space and opportunity for Bailey and Brown as deep scoring options.

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    Remember Craig Turley. He was a Premiership Player, who by the time he came to us, he couldn’t bend down to pick up the ball

    His back was shot

    Be wary

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    45 minutes ago, Redleg said:

    Like Jeremy Cameron?

    Cameron is in his prime, won the coleman 3 years ago and is the second leading goal kicker this year (42 goals!)

    Gunston is injury riddled and a year a way from retirement (15 goals lol)

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    48 minutes ago, Young Blood said:

    I think you'll find the established players in that prime age group are the ones most sort after hence will be more expensive, more competition to sign/trade for. Of course if we can somehow get involved in recruiting these types and fit them salary wise we would. But established veterans can be what extends multiple shots at the flag for good teams.

    Brian Lake came across to Hawthorn at age 32(?) I think and solidified their backline, winning three flags. Now I know this is a poor example as Lake was an All Australian backman before coming across from the dogs but still, established veterans if picked up for the right price can play vital roles in teams with open premiership windows.

    Gunston will be 31 next season and for the right price, with proof his body has more left in him, I'd have no problem slotting him in this side. I think he'd be awesome leading up the ground creating space and opportunity for Bailey and Brown as deep scoring options.

    While i don't think Guston fits the category, i agree that crafty veteran players can make an impact. However, lets say Jackson leaves and we pick up Gunston. In 3-5 years time Gunston, B Brown, M Brown, TMAC all are retired/delisted. We then have Weid and V Roo as our talls. Not good. 

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