The great thing about this subject is that we have so many legitimate contenders. Will Day has gone form being a useful half back averaging 16 disposals to being an excellent midfielder averaging 26, Brocky is emerging as a long-term high quality small forward who didn't play at all in 2022, Jarman is a real prospect of being named in the All Australian squad as a half back after 2022 when he was borderline best 22, Worp's numbers in 2023 are off the charts compared to last year and Newc has elevated his game further. As the HI boys say though, it's impossible to go past Nashy. His improvement says a lot about Sam, firstly for recognising his potential in that role, and then actually developing him into the player we see today. Good to see Will McCabe play pretty well yesterday too.
Last year Conor played the same role or similar to Crisp of Carlton but became exhausted he always looked stuffed on the bench I believe that led to getting Cooper Stephens (they have a similar build). When he gets a game has been put on hold because of the improvement of others in all areas. I still believe that’s their plan and it’s all looking great for the mighty Hawks. Wayne H (Brisbane)
The great thing about this subject is that we have so many legitimate contenders. Will Day has gone form being a useful half back averaging 16 disposals to being an excellent midfielder averaging 26, Brocky is emerging as a long-term high quality small forward who didn't play at all in 2022, Jarman is a real prospect of being named in the All Australian squad as a half back after 2022 when he was borderline best 22, Worp's numbers in 2023 are off the charts compared to last year and Newc has elevated his game further. As the HI boys say though, it's impossible to go past Nashy. His improvement says a lot about Sam, firstly for recognising his potential in that role, and then actually developing him into the player we see today. Good to see Will McCabe play pretty well yesterday too.
Connor has done one thing every year he has been at Hawthorn. Improve. I he continues on the same trajectory who knows what the end point is.
Last year Conor played the same role or similar to Crisp of Carlton but became exhausted he always looked stuffed on the bench I believe that led to getting Cooper Stephens (they have a similar build). When he gets a game has been put on hold because of the improvement of others in all areas. I still believe that’s their plan and it’s all looking great for the mighty Hawks. Wayne H (Brisbane)
Must be Nash, its a credit to him and the coaches. He has truly been the surprise of 2023.
Worpel, Brockman and Mitchell all rate a mention.
Great to see the latter two have finally get on the park after their personal odysseys through injury
Jarman Impey for mine
Conor Nash
And “Worps ”who looks like he is enjoying is footy again and it’s great to see.