Listen: The Wizard's first interview as a Hawk

Hawks Insiders · Nov 20, 2023 · 5m

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Nick ‘The Wizard’ Watson faced the media just moments after being drafted by Hawthorn with pick 5 in the AFL National Draft.

Listen as this self-described “energiser bunny” discussed:

* Brent Harvey’s influence on his career;

* The knock on his height;

* His relationship with Sam Mitchell;

* The club he supported growing up (spoiler: it’s not Hawthorn);

* Learning from Luke Breust;

* Bringing the “fun” to Bunjil Bagora;

* Embracing the inner-pest; and

* His friendship with draft hopeful…