Gunston,having overcome back issues which led to surgery,spent the morning up forward where he has made a name for himself as one of the league’s premier sharpshooters.
He worked well alongside Dylan Moore (27 goals last season) and Lewis,who is preparing for his sixth season and has declared he needs to improve. Lewis booted eight goals,leading and marking well,and wants to be a key figure inside attacking 50,having contributed 22 goals in 14 matches last year.
“I feel like I’ve underperformed,especially last year and the year before,so I’m looking forward to having a big 2022 season,” Lewis said last month.
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“Hopefully,our style of ball movement and game plan can help the forwards have a strong season.”
Moore booted five goals and appears set for another strong season. Sicily is central to the Hawks’ defensive plans,where his athleticism and drive are crucial.
Josh Ward,the Hawks’ top draftee of 2021 and No.7 overall,began at the centre bounce and wowed onlookers with his dash and ball use. Ward has long been a major accumulator and his aerobic capacity was on show in the heat.