Hickey breakout game

[ShanghaiSaint]

Saint 58,

I watched the game last night due to big boy playing... imo i thought Hickley won more taps today then Ben last night (before Ryder went down) i am not worried about losing big ben... think it worked out best for both clubs.. he looks great for the hawks and Hickley is really starting to shine for us.

[Sobraz]

How did Mummy and Giles play?

Mmm? I'd suggest they were ranked 1 & 2 for GWS

However, Hickey played a very good 'around the ground' game....

Aside from your P66 wars, I dont mind your posting BM. But that is a joke comment. Giles was basically a full time tall forward, often opposed to Gwilt. Rucked less than Stanley at a guess.

So in terms of Hickey v Mumford, I think it's blatantly clear Hickey won out. Significantly.

No harm is giving credit where it's due. The Hick was enormous today & has epic upside.

[White Winmar]

How did Mummy and Giles play?

Mmm? I'd suggest they were ranked 1 & 2 for GWS

However, Hickey played a very good 'around the ground' game....

lol - in most posters here Hickey clearly outpointed Mumford.

Kicked three goals and prominent at both ends.

As someone pointed out nearly 50% hitouts to advantage, Mumford 25%.

You called him a gumby. You are clearly wrong

How dare you, JB. Our self appointed, resident expert is never wrong. He's a teacher, don't you know?

[dragit]

Poor mans warnock.

[joffaboy]

Poor mans warnock.

Mumford is much better than that, but still he was well beaten today by Dean Cox err Tom Hickey

[Saint 58]

..... i am not worried about losing big ben... think it worked out best for both clubs.. he looks great for the hawks and Hickley is really starting to shine for us.

+1

[plugger66]

No idea how Hickey played but if he lost the hit outs but kicked 3 goals and got kicks around the ground then he is exactly how i want a ruckman to play. Can we now forget hit outs. please.

[The Fireman]

Hickey is the real deal.

[Wayne42]

Hickey is the real deal.

Much better than the dude the Pelican sent to the Hawks

[plugger66]

Hickey is the real deal.

Much better than the dude the Pelican sent to the Hawks

I reckon the Hawks fan forum may think that dude is ok. Why do we need to knock the other guy. Why cant we be happy for both of them?

[Wayne42]

Hickey is the real deal.

Much better than the dude the Pelican sent to the Hawks

I reckon the Hawks fan forum may think that dude is ok. Why do we need to knock the other guy. Why cant we be happy for both of them?

Who cares about opposition fan forums or opposition players

[joffaboy]

Hickey is the real deal.

Much better than the dude the Pelican sent to the Hawks

I reckon the Hawks fan forum may think that dude is ok. Why do we need to knock the other guy. Why cant we be happy for both of them?

Totally agree. Mac is a terrific pickup for the Hawks, Dunstan is playing good football for us. We have Acres to come and Savage while not setting the world on fire could be handy.

Hickey filling the Mac void.

Everyone happy (except possibly one person)

[plugger66]

Much better than the dude the Pelican sent to the Hawks

I reckon the Hawks fan forum may think that dude is ok. Why do we need to knock the other guy. Why cant we be happy for both of them?

Who cares about opposition fan forums or opposition players

I dont. You were the one who said it. You do realise that dont you?

[SainterK]

Jason Blake was right Bernard Shakey

[Rosco]

The thing for me was hickey's willingness to push forward as well as push to the areas he was needed. He had presence.

[skeptic]

We have to remember that Hickey isn't a ruck entering his prime, he's a developing kid and he looked really good today.

He's improving.

Whilst he's not quite at the standard I want him to be at, he's showing signs that he will develop into one of the leagues premier rucks. McEvoy may be the better player at the moment but it really feels like a matter of time until Hickey overtakes him

what more can you want.

[plugger66]

We have to remember that Hickey isn't a ruck entering his prime, he's a developing kid and he looked really good today.

He's improving.

Whilst he's not quite at the standard I want him to be at, he's showing signs that he will develop into one of the leagues premier rucks. McEvoy may be the better player at the moment but it really feels like a matter of time until Hickey overtakes him

what more can you want.

Nothing at all but thats why you should never decide on players, especially ruckmen after 2 or 3 years.

[Solar]

No idea how Hickey played but if he lost the hit outs but kicked 3 goals and got kicks around the ground then he is exactly how i want a ruckman to play. Can we now forget hit outs. please.

effective hit out to advantages are the only stat that matters.

[plugger66]

No idea how Hickey played but if he lost the hit outs but kicked 3 goals and got kicks around the ground then he is exactly how i want a ruckman to play. Can we now forget hit outs. please.

effective hit out to advantages are the only stat that matters.

They actually mean stuff all as well going by last years stats. A ruckman kicking goals, getting marks around the ground and using his body to create space means everything.

[maverick]

No idea how Hickey played but if he lost the hit outs but kicked 3 goals and got kicks around the ground then he is exactly how i want a ruckman to play. Can we now forget hit outs. please.

effective hit out to advantages are the only stat that matters.

They actually mean stuff all as well going by last years stats. A ruckman kicking goals, getting marks around the ground and using his body to create space means everything.

Watch the gem he played well and his hit outs were very good.
Ben never played a game like that IMO

[matrix]

u dont rate effective hitouts to a mids advantage which gives us first use of the cherry?

stop taking the piss

[maverick]

How did Mummy and Giles play?

Mmm? I'd suggest they were ranked 1 & 2 for GWS

However, Hickey played a very good 'around the ground' game....

Mummy played OK, Giles did OK up forward…not sure what Giles had to do with Hickey.
I reckon Hickey and Roo split the votes today, Ben was never in that company.
How did those contested marks look on the telly?

[loris]

How did Mummy and Giles play?

Mmm? I'd suggest they were ranked 1 & 2 for GWS

However, Hickey played a very good 'around the ground' game....

Mummy played OK, Giles did OK up forward…not sure what Giles had to do with Hickey.
I reckon Hickey and Roo split the votes today, Ben was never in that company.
How did those contested marks look on the telly?

I only watched it on telly.......... and those contested marks looked good to me maverick

[SainterK]

Hickey to Armo, loving the synergy between these two already

[I Love Peter Kiel]

Just love big 'Reg' Hickey. Slotted 3 goals for us today.