Hawthorn wish to be a extra bodily facet within the AFL and it is no shock potential captain James Sicily is main the way in which.
The fiery Hawks defender was concerned in a scuffle with ahead Sam Butler throughout Thursday’s coaching session at Morwell in Gippsland.
Teammate Changkuoth Jiath stated it is no accident there was some feeling of their intense match simulation coaching.
“It’s just the competitive nature here at the Hawks – it’s something we’re really trying to develop … being physical.
“We’re not going to take it exterior of coaching, clearly, however it’s one thing we’re beginning to carry into our recreation much more.
“It’s good to have a little punch-on every now again … in a good way.”
Jiath says Sicily “used to be a fiery head”, including he’s displaying sturdy management because the Hawks close to a call on who can be their subsequent captain, with Ben McEvoy now retired.
“I do see him (potentially as captain), but there are a lot of guys who can step up and fill that role as well … Dylan Moore, Frosty (Sam Frost), Jarman Impey, (Luke) Breust,” he stated.
“It’s a nice, good spread at the Hawks.”
Sicily gained final yr’s membership best-and-fairest award forward of midfielder Jai Newcombe, who introduced himself as a brand new star in his second AFL season.
With Tom Mitchell gone to Collingwood, the Hawks have given Newcombe the No.3 made well-known by membership icon Leigh Matthews.
“I’m pretty happy with how it looks on my back. Hopefully I can do it justice,” Newcombe stated.
He added there was nonetheless loads of scope for enchancment.
“It’s pretty easy to re-set, only being in the system for two years,” Newcome stated.
“There’s still a lot of upside and what’s capable for me. There’s no ceiling on what I will be trying to achieve and it’s all about striving for what’s next.
“It’s probably not settling with the great yr final yr, however there’s a lot extra progress and potential there.”
With Mitchell and Jaeger O’Meara (Fremantle) leaving a big hole in the Hawthorn midfield, they will need youngsters such as Newcombe to step up quickly.
“It sits fairly comfortably with me. There are a bunch of men in there who will step up with me as properly – Worps (James Worpel) and Nashy (Conor Nash) have been round for a couple of years now and know what it is like.
“We will share it around.”
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
