At the 2013 National and Rookie drafts, Hawthorn welcomed eight new players to the Club, with three selected to join the primary list and four to the rookie list.
Over the Christmas period, hawthornfc.com.au is giving you the chance to get to know the Club’s new players on both a football and personal level.
Getting to know: Ben Ross (Rookie)
What kind of player are you: I’m probably more of an outside midfielder who can play a bit inside and have stints on the wing, half forward and back. I can play a few different positions.
What are your strengths: I’d like to think it’s my pace and my run and carry with the footy and ability to break the lines.
What can you work on: Probably my inside contested ball work and my strength and conditioning.
Team supported growing up: Sydney. My whole family was Sydney because my Grandfather used to play for South Melbourne.
Childhood or current sporting hero (non-AFL): Tom Brady, the Quarterback from the New England Patriots.
AFL hero: My favourite player used to be Paul Kelly from Sydney.
Player you believe you play like most: Coming into the system I grew up playing with Dale Thomas and tried to model my game a bit on his and I still think I have some aspects of that.
Favourite food: Chocolate
Favourite meal: Spaghetti Bolognese
What is your pump-up song before games: Eminem – Lose Yourself
Favourite band or performer: Probably Coldplay
Best band or performer you’ve seen live: Coldplay
Favourite TV show: Seinfeld
Favourite character in a TV show and why: George Costanza. He’s hilarious
Do you have any hobbies: Not too many. I do like to play a bit of golf and I’m studying part-time. I also like to catch up with friends and family.
What is your favourite thing to do when you’re at home: I don’t mind turning on the Play Station and playing NBA or FIFA.
Favourite movie and why: Anchorman. Any Will Ferrell movie is high up in my ranks
Ideal holiday destination: New York. I’ve been there a few times and I absolutely love it.
Chocolate or vanilla: Chocolate
Fruit or vegetables: Vegetables
iphone or Android: iPhone
When the season is over, which food to you go for first: Chocolate
What are your goals for 2014: To have an injury-free pre-season and put my head down and work hard and then hopefully get a spot on the senior list from the rookie list if that opportunity comes along. If not, then I want to play good footy for Box Hill.
