Leigh Matthews addresses major James Sicily issue

News.com.au - 21/04
AFL Hall of Fame legend Leigh Matthews has questioned how James Sicily’s ever-changing role is impacting his football “psyche,” with the Hawks skipper down on his best form so far in 2025.

AFL Hall of Fame legend Leigh Matthews has questioned how James Sicily’s ever-changing role is impacting his football “psyche,” with the Hawks skipper down on his best form so far in 2025.

Sicily has been used as a swingman throughout this season with the likes of Mitch Lewis and Calsher Dear sidelined and recruits Tom Barrass and Josh Battle beefing up Hawthorn’s defence.

It included Sicily, with around two minutes left in the Hawks’ narrow Easter Monday loss to Geelong, launching a long set shot out on the full in a crucial chance that went begging when he was swung forward.

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