Discussion Re-Signings, Retirements, Delistings, Trade & Drafting
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I own him in a keeper league.
He was picked straight up in the seniors in his first season, then was injured last year and again early in the year.
He has performed solidly when given a SC friendly role this season.
If he is patient he will get plenty of mid time at Geelong soon but would definitely benefit from heading to a bottom half of the table side for greater opportunities.
He was picked straight up in the seniors in his first season, then was injured last year and again early in the year.
He has performed solidly when given a SC friendly role this season.
If he is patient he will get plenty of mid time at Geelong soon but would definitely benefit from heading to a bottom half of the table side for greater opportunities.
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Restricted FA at end of 2021 but I can't see him leaving this year atleast. Think he would be an awesome fit at Port Adelaide. Has decent disposal and a left footer would compliment their midfield with Wines,Rockliff,Boak,Gray and Powell-Pepper feeding it out and eventually replacing the veterans.
Only just turning 25 next month and was surprised he wasn't in the leadership group this year.
Only just turning 25 next month and was surprised he wasn't in the leadership group this year.
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Hawthorn will farewell Ricky Henderson this week, with the midfielder calling time on his 12-year AFL career.
Henderson, whose 2020 season was cut short by a knee injury, made the decision to retire following the season’s end.
Henderson aged like a fine wine, playing his most consistent football in the latter part of his career. The crafty and versatile wingman played 69 games for the Hawks including a career best year in 2019 which saw him finish second in the club’s best and fairest.
Speaking on his retirement Henderson said he has relished his four years at the Hawks.
“Since the moment I arrived, I loved the change Hawthorn provided and the environment at the club,” said Henderson.
“I’m really pleased to have been able to spend the last few years of my AFL career in the brown and gold.
“I’m happy to be moving into a new chapter of life and look forward to whatever comes next.”
Henderson’s footy career didn’t start like most, at 20 he was working in sports administration and chasing the dream of playing professional basketball, before he was approached by an Adelaide recruiter at an NBL talent scouting camp.
Henderson was then taken by Adelaide as their first pick in the 2008 Rookie Draft, he debuted in Round 5 of the 2010 season and went on to chalk up 90 games across seven seasons with the Crows. At the end of his contract with the Crows in 2016, the Hawks picked up Henderson as a delisted free agent. Henderson will wrap-up his career with 159 AFL games to his name.
Hawthorn Coach Alastair Clarkson had only praise for the departing Hawk.
“Ricky has been on a pretty incredible footy journey, over his 12 years in the AFL, he has ridden the ups and downs of the game with class and professionalism,” said Clarkson.
“He was quick to become a vital cog in our game during his time at the Hawks, and his 2019 season, in particular, is something he should be very proud of.
“Ricky, his wife Jenny and children Rylee and Billy will always be a part of the Hawthorn family and we look forward to seeing their next chapter unfold.”
https://www.hawthornfc.com.au/news/...KxZRPDoVACnc7QHP54RIPOww73LbHBfQsMon9sisc2PWE
Henderson, whose 2020 season was cut short by a knee injury, made the decision to retire following the season’s end.
Henderson aged like a fine wine, playing his most consistent football in the latter part of his career. The crafty and versatile wingman played 69 games for the Hawks including a career best year in 2019 which saw him finish second in the club’s best and fairest.
Speaking on his retirement Henderson said he has relished his four years at the Hawks.
“Since the moment I arrived, I loved the change Hawthorn provided and the environment at the club,” said Henderson.
“I’m really pleased to have been able to spend the last few years of my AFL career in the brown and gold.
“I’m happy to be moving into a new chapter of life and look forward to whatever comes next.”
Henderson’s footy career didn’t start like most, at 20 he was working in sports administration and chasing the dream of playing professional basketball, before he was approached by an Adelaide recruiter at an NBL talent scouting camp.
Henderson was then taken by Adelaide as their first pick in the 2008 Rookie Draft, he debuted in Round 5 of the 2010 season and went on to chalk up 90 games across seven seasons with the Crows. At the end of his contract with the Crows in 2016, the Hawks picked up Henderson as a delisted free agent. Henderson will wrap-up his career with 159 AFL games to his name.
Hawthorn Coach Alastair Clarkson had only praise for the departing Hawk.
“Ricky has been on a pretty incredible footy journey, over his 12 years in the AFL, he has ridden the ups and downs of the game with class and professionalism,” said Clarkson.
“He was quick to become a vital cog in our game during his time at the Hawks, and his 2019 season, in particular, is something he should be very proud of.
“Ricky, his wife Jenny and children Rylee and Billy will always be a part of the Hawthorn family and we look forward to seeing their next chapter unfold.”
https://www.hawthornfc.com.au/news/...KxZRPDoVACnc7QHP54RIPOww73LbHBfQsMon9sisc2PWE
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Hawthorn defender Conor Glass has made the decision to return home to Ireland, calling time on his AFL career.
Glass will return to his hometown, Maghera, where he will continue his university studies and recommence his Gaelic football career playing for County Derry.
Chief of Football Graham Wright thanked Glass for his dedication and service to the club.
“Conor has spent four and a half years at Hawthorn and has been totally committed to his AFL career the whole way through,” said Wright.
“While he will be missed around the club, the pull home has always been there for Conor and we fully support his decision.
“We thank both Conor and his family for his service to our club, the will always be a part of the Hawthorn family.
“We wish Conor all the best in his future endeavours."
Glass joined the Hawks at the end of the 2015 season as an International Category B rookie. He went on to become the first Irishman to represent Hawthorn when he made his debut in 2017 and has played 21 AFL games throughout his career.
https://www.hawthornfc.com.au/news/817837
This is an interesting one, the majority of the footy community probably thinks Glass was going to be delisted anyway, but that's actually not what I've heard. Apparently Clarko was very keen on him to stay, but he wanted to look elsewhere and move away from the Hawks. He had a number of clubs contact him and arrange interviews, one being the Swans. It was then when his county back in Ireland got word that he was looking to leave the Hawks that they decided to jump at trying to entice him home.
Glass will return to his hometown, Maghera, where he will continue his university studies and recommence his Gaelic football career playing for County Derry.
Chief of Football Graham Wright thanked Glass for his dedication and service to the club.
“Conor has spent four and a half years at Hawthorn and has been totally committed to his AFL career the whole way through,” said Wright.
“While he will be missed around the club, the pull home has always been there for Conor and we fully support his decision.
“We thank both Conor and his family for his service to our club, the will always be a part of the Hawthorn family.
“We wish Conor all the best in his future endeavours."
Glass joined the Hawks at the end of the 2015 season as an International Category B rookie. He went on to become the first Irishman to represent Hawthorn when he made his debut in 2017 and has played 21 AFL games throughout his career.
https://www.hawthornfc.com.au/news/817837
This is an interesting one, the majority of the footy community probably thinks Glass was going to be delisted anyway, but that's actually not what I've heard. Apparently Clarko was very keen on him to stay, but he wanted to look elsewhere and move away from the Hawks. He had a number of clubs contact him and arrange interviews, one being the Swans. It was then when his county back in Ireland got word that he was looking to leave the Hawks that they decided to jump at trying to entice him home.
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