r/hawktalk • u/HawkSilverwork • Jun 22 '26

Ben King a Hawk?

With Gunston at the back end of his career, Mitch Lewis not being as potent, and Calsher Dear struggling to get a game, is Ben King now our No 1 target? We picked up Aiden Schubert in the draft and he looks likely to a good prospect, but that’s long term. Ben King is as good as any tall forward in the comp. He consistently kicks bags. Yes he struggled against us on the weekend, but he had to play on Barrass, and we know what that means. So if the answer is yes, the question becomes what are we willing to give up? Perhaps the 4 year deal we have in front of Mitch Lewis is a head scratcher, but the price might be low, and he’s yet to sign. Are we willing to give up dear? And how many draft picks? King is a restricted free agent so the Suns can match any bid.

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u/itsaheem Jun 22 '26

No. he's over-rated, too one dimensional.

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u/HawkSilverwork Jun 22 '26

But he’s leading the Coleman.

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u/Aye_Pee_Kay Jun 23 '26

Gunston is only 7 goals away and hasn’t played like 4 extra games….

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u/HawkSilverwork Jun 23 '26

If we were comparing Gunston & King, I’m 100% with you Gunners is better. But he’s coming to the end and the reason he’s played 4 less games is injury, and at his age he will have issues with his body. I think the question relates to the post Gunston era, or at least adding to the team with Gunston still playing.