Bradley Hill
(http://i49.tinypic.com/28stt2a.jpg)
Birthday - 7/7/93
180cm/72kg (A bit out of date I think)
Price/Position - $191,700 Mid
Drafted by Hawthorn - Round 2 Pick 33, 2011 National Draft
2012 DT Scores: 9, 36, 57, 37, 47 (Ave:37.2)
Hill was given the green vest in 4 out of his 5 games for 2012 but when he did take the field he showed the ability to score quickly and kick goals. Brad played 14 games for the Box Hill Hawks last year, averaging 16.8 disposals, 7.3 handball receives and kicking 10 goals. His DT scores were 37, 79, 64, 92, 58, 72, 70, 35, 109, 52, 58, 75, 33 and 84 (Ave: 65.5).
With the departure of Clinton Young, Whitecross out for the first couple of months and Bateman retired there's room for other players to take on wing roles. Some have suggested that Suckling will push up into that position but there's a possibility Hill could be given more starts too. He still has a risk of vests but you'd imagine it's in the Hawks' best interest to give Hill 8-12 games to further his development.
2012 Player Bio from Hawks.com - There are big wraps on Bradley Hill whose brother is classy Fremantle wingman Stephen. Bradley is an elite athlete who smashed all sorts of endurance records at the Draft Combine last year. He is a quick wingman who was averaging 22 touches a game at WAFL Colts level last season. The 2011 No. 33 draft pick needs to bulk up before he sees senior footy, but the upside is huge.
Media -
http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/-/breaking/13468062/bradley-hill-to-make-hawks-debut/ (http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/-/breaking/13468062/bradley-hill-to-make-hawks-debut/)
YouTube -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rxw_HY0fEpc (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rxw_HY0fEpc)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZYvG5KlA38 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZYvG5KlA38)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oI9axKsqY9U (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oI9axKsqY9U)
Will Struggle to get a game. A lot better options that will get more game time @ a cheaper price. No for me.
Probs not fantasy relevant. Is having a very good pre-season from all reports though. I personally think he will see a lot of the seniors this year, albeit he is a big vest candidate still. If we were not spoiled for Mid rookies this season he may have been worth a punt.
Dont think he will ever be fantasy relevant, just should become a good club player.
its a bit of a shame he's not in one of the lesser teams, will be very tough for him to break into thr Hawks team anytime soon
......we might get a look at him in the NAB though
Cant see him playing early unless there is some injuries. Will enjoy a closer look over the NAB though to gauge for next year.
I reckon he'll get his chance to play the Young role through the season and would have considered if rookie priced but is 50-90k more than the likes of viney, crouch, omeara, wines so can't find a spot for him. Will be following his progress as a hawks supporter though.