2016 VFL QUALIFYING FINAL 1- Footscray v Casey

[Nuggety Back Pocket]

Re: 2016 VFL QUALIFYING FINAL 1- Footscray v Casey

Hamilton's not an overly athletic type. He's clearly been spotted for his footy brain. That's his attribute. Problem is, at 19yo, it's hard for that attribute to shine when you're small, slow and lacking in strength. Remember Greg Williams was discarded by Carlton at 19, Terry Wallace was initially overlooked at VFL level etc.

So, for Hamilton, he's simply a improved with age and growth. It seems that simple. A bit of a nod from
The club and some confidence that he belongs can't help for a developing kid like him, too. He does the bad things expected from a kid, but does enough to suggest that he may have something special at times.

We've long craved smart footballers who use it well. That's his role eventually.

Hamilton as a nephew of SA's Jarman brothers comes from a strong pedigree and the Club has been patient with him having preferred to blood the likes of Maclean Webb and Dale who in many ways are similar players. Does possess good skills and may need some extra time in the gym to become stronger. Should be given opportunities in 2017 as a senior player as has the skills to eventually make it.

[Smads57]

Re: 2016 VFL QUALIFYING FINAL 1- Footscray v Casey

This is an interesting conversation (Hamilton's resurgence). Even on Saturday he handballed a couple of times to players in a worse position (and you will note from his stats there were no tackles this week), however his general outside game again this week was solid and his goal kicking is usually reliable (tho I wouldn't want him on the 50 metre arc). Maybe there is something in him gaining a general confidence in his football since re-signing. Jury is out...