Daniel Howe could be Hawthorn’s lucky charm.
Of the 16 senior games Howe has played, the Hawks have emerged victorious in all but two, giving the young defender a tidy winning record of 89 per cent.
Howe returned to the AFL side for Sunday’s 51-point win over the Eagles, and the 21-year-old’s effort couldn’t be faulted.
He managed a team-high nine tackles, as well as 13 disposals, 21 pressure acts and four clearances.
Ever modest, Howe says he was just happy to be able to contribute to the team’s success.
“I was able to play my role for the team, and we came away with the win so that’s all that really matters,” said Howe.
“Hopefully I can keep going and build on my performances, if I’m lucky enough to get selected next week.”
The Hawks now look ahead as they prepare to face St. Kilda at UTAS Stadium, and Howe believes the Hawthorn playing list is more than capable of stringing together consecutive victories.
“We certainly hope this could be the start of a winning streak.
“We’re confident that we’ve got a formula that can win games, so we’re looking forward to next week against the Saints.
“We’ll hopefully continue to build on each performance as the season goes on.”
