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: Dallas Willsmore (Rookie)
What kind of player are you: I’m a high half forward who likes to use my run further up the ground and kick a goal here and there.
What are your strengths: Kicking, decision-making, clean hands and endurance.
What can you work on: My speed, contested marking and upper body strength.
Team supported growing up: North Melbourne
Childhood or current sporting hero (non-AFL): Michael Jordan
AFL hero: Wayne Carey
Player you believe you play like most: I’d say I’m a Jack Gunston type. I can move up the ground and use my run.
Favourite food: Tacos
Favourite meal: Chicken Parma
What is your pump-up song before games: Will Sparks – Chemical Energy
Favourite band or performer: Will Sparks
Best band or performer you’ve seen live: Will Sparks
Favourite TV show: Two and a Half Men
Favourite character in a TV show and why: Charlie from Two and a Half Men, he’s just so funny.
Do you have any hobbies: General sports - tennis, cricket, basketball and a bit of music as well.
What is your favourite thing to do when you’re at home: Hang out with mates and go down to the oval and have a kick with them.
Favourite movie and why: The Hangover. It’s just funny.
Ideal holiday destination: I like going to Adelaide.
Best country or city you have visited and why: I’ve been to Europe and went to Copenhagen and Milan – Milan was pretty good, the food was good.
Chocolate or vanilla: Chocolate
Fruit or vegetables: Vegetables
iphone or Android: iPhone
Summer or winter: Summer
When the season is over, which food to you go for first: Probably a Parma
What are your goals for 2014: To work as hard as possible and earn respect from my teammates and coaches and do the best I can.
