Name:Joel Nielsen
Nickname: Big Bird
Playing number: 26
Position: Utility
2014 Games: 10
2014 Goals: 0
Total club games: 52
2015 prediction: Will continue to be a reliable contributor for the Hawks. Could be critical if he can recapture some of his best 2014 form.
Notes: Joel was another player to travel long distance to play for the Hawks in 2014. His commitment was rewarded when he played his 50th game for the club and started to run into some good form. Had a cracker game against Coolaroo where he put his body on the line and took out the Player’s Player award for his determined efforts in defence. Unfortunately wasn’t able to make it back after sustaining a nasty shoulder injury in that match, but will be a welcome return in 2015.