As we have finished our third round of footy, we see more and more key contributors for great teams doing what is required of them and then some. No team exemplifies this like Hawthorn under Alastair Clarkson, and one of their wingmen had a day out against North Melbourne.

Ricky Henderson was always a solid contributor to his teams, but not necessarily a star. For Adelaide he was in and out of the side, but since joining Hawthorn he has been a regular in the side and Clarko has seemingly gotten the best out of him even if he is now 30 years old.

Coming up against North Melbourne, Henderson had one of the more efficient games you’ll ever see, as Hawthorn’s midfield proved too strong for the Roos to deal with. On the day, Henderson tallied 29 touches, 10 of them contested, 11 of them kicks and went at a staggering 82% disposal efficiency.

He was too hot to handle for his opponents, as Henderson had his way at the G, doing as he pleased from his position. His running and kicking were far too spot on for anyone to stop him, and his ability to not only find the ball in key areas, but no exactly how to use it was telling, as shown by his efficiency, his 7 marks and even a goal for his troubles.

With a rebuild still ongoing for the Hawks and Tom Mitchell out for the season, look out for Henderson to be a key component of Hawthorn’s plans for 2019.