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Hawks Coach's Hilarious 'Honeybuns' Nickname Reveal
18 Sep
Summary
- Noah Mraz gained 'Moneybuns' nickname from trade speculation.
- Essendon reportedly offered Mraz a $3.5 million deal over four years.
- Bombers are also targeting Mark Johnson for assistant coaching role.
Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell shared an amusing anecdote concerning a trade rumour that led to a new nickname for young defender Noah Mraz. The speculation suggested Essendon was prepared to offer the 20-year-old a substantial $3.5 million over four years. This potential move was reportedly linked to a trade involving Zach Merrett. Mitchell humorously noted that Mraz has acquired the nickname 'Moneybuns' among teammates due to the intense media attention.
Despite the trade buzz, Mitchell expressed confidence in Mraz's future with the Hawks, highlighting his recent strong performance in the VFL grand final qualifiers. Separately, Essendon is reportedly exploring additions to Mark McVeigh's coaching team. Among those linked are former premiership player Mark Johnson, who is said to be a candidate for a tackling coach position, and potentially Amon Buchanan, Brendon Lade, and Tendai Mzungu.
