Five things to like about week one of the JLT pre-season series

By Jon Pierik
Updated February 20 2017 - 10:13pm, first published 9:58pm
He's back: everyone was happy to see Jarryd Roughead back on the park Photo: AFL Media
He's back: everyone was happy to see Jarryd Roughead back on the park Photo: AFL Media

Jarryd Roughead's return from his battle with cancer warmed the hearts of the football world - and there was more for joy for the Hawks with what appears to be a forward line deep in talent and diversity. With Jack Gunston and Luke Breust rested, the Hawks booted 11 first-half goals, and 15 for the match. Cyril Rioli was at his bubbly best with three goals, young midfielder Kade Stewart added two (including the match-winner on the siren) and Ryan Schoenmakers, after a rugged 2016 when he managed only six senior games because of poor form and a groin injury, took four marks and booted two goals. Former Tiger Ty Vickery was goalless but competed well and had 10 disposals, earning praise from coach Alastair Clarkson. New skipper Roughead hade 14 touches and a goal, and will almost be a like a star recruit this season - something Jaeger O'Meara showed he was ready to handle while restricted to playing half of the match.

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