During the free agency and trade periods and at the 2014 National and Rookie Drafts, Hawthorn welcomed eight new players to the Club, with five joining the primary list and three 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.

What kind of player are you: I’m a small running defender who does a bit of tagging as well.

What are your strengths: My skills and my decision-making.

What can you work on: Contested ball and tackling.

Team supported growing up: Geelong

Childhood or current sporting hero (non-AFL): LeBron James

AFL hero: Joel Selwood

Player you believe you play like most: Corey Enright from Geelong.

Favourite meal: Steak and vegies.

What is your pump-up song before games: Freaks by Timmy Trumpet

Favourite band or performer: I don’t have one.

Best band or performer you’ve seen live: Never seen one live.

Favourite TV show: Geordie Shore

Favourite character in a TV show and why: Charlotte from Geordie Shore because she’s so funny.

What are your hobbies: Surfing, body boarding, footy, basketball and cricket.

What is your signature dish: Pasta…any type.

Food you miss most during the season: Chicken parmies

What is your favourite thing to do in your spare time: Watch TV

Favourite movie and why: The Maze Runner – I just saw it out at the movies and it was really good.

Dream holiday destination: London

Best country or city you have visited and why: Bali – My friend’s family has some houses over there and they’re amazing. It’s a good place to be and has great weather!

Chocolate or vanilla: Chocolate

Fruit or vegetables: Fruit

iPhone or Android: iPhone

PlayStation or Xbox: Xbox

Cats or dogs: Dogs

Summer or winter: Summer

What are your goals for 2015: To get a lot of respect from the playing group and have a hard pre-season. I’m not really thinking of anything beyond pre-season just yet.