There’s no ‘bad blood’ with pies as Ginnivan ‘dreams comes true’
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Hawthorn recruit Jack Ginnivan insists there is no “bad blood” between him and Collingwood as he spoke of his “dream come true” for the team he supported as a child.
The 20-year-old was unveiled in his new colors at Waverley on Thursday after his bombshell went off. Ginnivan’s move came after Collingwood repeatedly denied the premiership player was shopping or moving.
Ginnivan joined Hawthorn after struggling at the Magpies this year before the arrival of Lachie Schultz from Fremantle, giving Collingwood the option of another small forward.
But when reality set in after a “pretty crazy” fortnight, Ginnivan – although still in “holiday mode” – struggled to contain his excitement about joining Hawthorn.
Speaking to the Hawthorn media, Ginnivan said he was excited to play with several of his childhood heroes, but perhaps even more so to be coached by his favorite player whose number he wears, Sam Mitchell. was growing
“It’s a dream come true to finally wear the brown and gold,” Ginnivan said.
“One of my favorite players was Sam (Mitchell). Growing up, watching him and wearing his number, those are the things you dream about as a young kid and to see it happen is so special.
Ginnivan also spoke of Hawthorn’s “young core” which has filled him with enthusiasm since his move to the premiership. The Hawks may have been 16th on the ladder, but they showed rapid improvement in the second half of the year to put themselves on the fast track to get out of rebuilding mode quickly.
“I think the young core as well and the excitement the guys play with,” he said.
“They’re always quick to step up. People like CJ (Changkuoth Jiath) and Dyl Moore are so exciting to watch and great to be around.”
The chance to join a strong forward line and play alongside veteran Luke Breust – a player Ginnivan models his own game after – was another part of the move that filled him with excitement.
“Luke Breust is also one of my idols since childhood. I always wanted to play like him, he said.
“I copied his goal-scoring style, so it’s good for me to be next to him in the front line with Mitch Lewis … And I can score from a few shots.”
The Hawks were busy during the trade period, and one of Ginnivan’s six trades at the deadline was made. He joins Jack Gunston, Mabior Choli and Massimo D’Ambrosio as new arrivals at Waverley Park for the 2024 season.
According to Premier Two Kangaroo David King, Ginnivan threatened the Hawks in the transfer window but warned the Premier League Magpie must be “more back, less forward” at his new club. “I like the guy. I like the way he plays,” King told Business Day.
“He’s had a fantastic couple of years… It’s easy to dismiss this guy and say ‘oh he’s struggled’ – all good players struggle!
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