AustraliaHawthorn coach Sam Mitchell has praised player Nick Watson, nicknamed 'The Wizard,' for his potential to win the Coleman Medal, which recognizes the league's leading goal-kicker. Watson, standing at 170cm, has scored 52 goals this season, making him the first player since 1946 to achieve 50+ goals in a season despite his height. He trails behind Sydney's Charlie Curnow (57 goals) and Gold Coast's Ben King (53 goals). While Watson's performance could secure him the award, Hawthorn will not specifically target him in upcoming matches. The team faces Brisbane at the Gabba, aiming to use the match as preparation for interstate finals. Several Hawthorn players are injured, including key contributors Ned Reeves, Karl Amon, Mitch Lewis, and Henry Hustwaite. Additionally, an American court has dismissed charges against Hawthorn player Connor Macdonald related to trespassing during an off-season incident.
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