Hickey breakout game

[Fidelis]

I'm calling it midway through the second quarter.

Stung by constant media incredulity as to how St Kilda could possibly have let one of the league's "premier ruckmen" go to the Hawks, The Lovebite has turned in a game which we will all remember as the one where he announced himself as one of the best.

[ROLS-LEE]

Already better than bens best ever game. The one against Carlton last year.

[White Winmar]

No, he's no good. Our resident expert, BM, has told us so constantly. Today must be an aberration, just like last week.

[saintsRrising]

While Ben had some great games...he never has had the complete ruckmans game that Hickey has on display today.

Great mobility too.

A BIG reason why we are competitive today,

[seano1]

the lovebite..lol.love that

[joffaboy]

While Ben had some great games...he never has had the complete ruckmans game that Hickey has on display today.

Great mobility too.

A BIG reason why we are competitive today,

Anyone see a bit of young Gardiner in Hickey today

[Old Mate]

While Ben had some great games...he never has had the complete ruckmans game that Hickey has on display today.

Great mobility too.

A BIG reason why we are competitive today,

Anyone see a bit of young Gardiner in Hickey today

A bit of Cox in him

[magnifisaint]

While Ben had some great games...he never has had the complete ruckmans game that Hickey has on display today.

Great mobility too.

A BIG reason why we are competitive today,

Anyone see a bit of young Gardiner in Hickey today

Not Bigmart.
He's an expert you know.

[Solar]

even on one leg at the end he battled on. complete ruckman who will only get better. Happy to have him number one ruck with longer developing.

[matrix]

[whiskers3614]

Glass half empty:
Lost the hitouts by more than 2 to 1

[saintspremiers]

While Ben had some great games...he never has had the complete ruckmans game that Hickey has on display today.

Great mobility too.

A BIG reason why we are competitive today,

Anyone see a bit of young Gardiner in Hickey today

Definitely.

Not there yet but he's a gun already.

Looks to have a corkie though and could be in doubt for next week

[Old Mate]

Ankle injury

[stinger]

Ankle injury

guy landed on his big toe...

[Liam_G]

Glass half empty:
Lost the hitouts by more than 2 to 1

But if you look at it closer:

Hickey won 10 Hitouts to Advantage from 20 Hitouts, recording a 50% Advantage Rate.
Mumford won 11 Hitouts to Advantage from 46 Hitouts, recording a 23.9% Advantage Rate.

A lot to work on, but I say that's not half empty.

[Devilhead]

Glass half empty:
Lost the hitouts by more than 2 to 1

Mumford is a beast a virtual immovable object in ruck situations but Hickey outpointed him around the ground with 11 mark and 3 goals - his work rate was fantastic and he will only further improve with more experience

[Milne]

Fantastic game by Hickey. Did the big man thing and took the marks and finished with 3 great goals.

Keep it up big boy!

[noob]

I thought his ruck work was better last week but his overall game was better today.

[Beekay]

Effort, son. Freakin good game!

Did Riewoldt teach him how to teleport?

[BigMart]

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....

[Devilhead]

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....

You were wrong - be a man and just admit you were wrong

[joffaboy]

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

[ShanghaiSaint]

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....

i saw him win a lot of taps BM guy played a top game... he's also kicking goals and took a ripper down back. guy's a keeper.

[Devilhead]

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....

11 marks - 3 contested - 3 goals - not bad for a gumby who cant take a contested mark and kick a goal

[Saint 58]

All game I was thinking ... "Up yours Eddie !!"
McGuire kept going on last night about us giving up Big Ben.
Maybe a bad decision short term but a very wise decision long term !
... And then we have Longer ...