macdaddio
28 Jun 2008, 17:06
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/06/28/2288584.htm?section=sport
Hawthorn midfielder Luke Hodge says his side is gearing up for a strong finish to the year despite being hit by injuries in the last month.
The Hawks accounted for the beleaguered West Coast Eagles (http://abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/06/27/2288476.htm?section=sport)last night at the MCG with a 18.18 (126) to 9.15 (69) triumph after an unconvincing first three quarters.
Hawthorn are now sitting equal first with Geelong, with the Western Bulldogs a chance to take their spot when they clash with Port Adelaide tonight.
The likes of Shane Crawford, Trent Croad and Brent Guerra have all recently made returns from injuries while Jordan Lewis limped out of last night's contest.
Hodge, who also left the field early, says next week's bye due to the split round will give the Hawks a much-needed break.
"We've had a few injuries the last month or six weeks so we've sort of pulled it back a little bit just so we can get everyone on the track and enough boys to pick from," he said.
"As I said most of the boys should be back for the Sydney game, so we'll sort of start picking up a little more - a little bit extra running so we are full of run for the end of the season
If any one had any doubt over our past 4-5 weeks then this may help us all feel a bit at ease..
I know that action speaks louder than words but it surely answers any questions i have had and i cant wait till we take on the swans on our home turf.........:thumbsu:
Hawthorn midfielder Luke Hodge says his side is gearing up for a strong finish to the year despite being hit by injuries in the last month.
The Hawks accounted for the beleaguered West Coast Eagles (http://abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/06/27/2288476.htm?section=sport)last night at the MCG with a 18.18 (126) to 9.15 (69) triumph after an unconvincing first three quarters.
Hawthorn are now sitting equal first with Geelong, with the Western Bulldogs a chance to take their spot when they clash with Port Adelaide tonight.
The likes of Shane Crawford, Trent Croad and Brent Guerra have all recently made returns from injuries while Jordan Lewis limped out of last night's contest.
Hodge, who also left the field early, says next week's bye due to the split round will give the Hawks a much-needed break.
"We've had a few injuries the last month or six weeks so we've sort of pulled it back a little bit just so we can get everyone on the track and enough boys to pick from," he said.
"As I said most of the boys should be back for the Sydney game, so we'll sort of start picking up a little more - a little bit extra running so we are full of run for the end of the season
If any one had any doubt over our past 4-5 weeks then this may help us all feel a bit at ease..
I know that action speaks louder than words but it surely answers any questions i have had and i cant wait till we take on the swans on our home turf.........:thumbsu: