Autopsy Round 6, 2023 : Hawks fail to nail Crows

[cs61]

Sort of frustrating not to get more reward for holding the ball, as CJ got done for holding the ball last week with very little/no prior, and GWS got rewarded for a tackle. Today was our turn to be laying tackles and suddenly it is a different interpretation and we don't get the same chance to win on effort that GWS did last week for less. Its a tricky game to umpire, but I remember seeing Jaegar called over and over for the type of things that weren't called today.

 

[Topiary]

No to Parish.

Himmelberg on the other hand yes please.

Just a big body that can contest time and again and help bring our smaller players into the game would be perfect for our needs.

Trouble is we won’t get one, Geelong will, but we are well into the game for the other. Change the dynamic. Don’t underestimate it.

 

[Mrzohs]

I don’t think we’ll finish last either, and I’m not celebrating a loss
To me, results don’t matter this year, but a steady improvement in system and youngsters is what I’m looking at

So as I sit here tonight, I’m very happy with what I saw today

I am much the same I can see us finishing around 15/16th.
I am keen to find as many players as possible S.mitchell looks like his in the side to stay now.
While continuing to grow the core nucleas moving forward... Nuke,Amon,Day,Nash,Reeves,Frenchie,
Worps,Ward,C-Mac,Moore,Lewis,Brock, Green,Jiath,Scirm,Dgb.

The spine needs attention we need to work out the best plan for key position stocks and nail them.

 

[dermott]

I must say Amon’s kicking is a thing of beauty.

 

[JoeHawk]

Reminded me of the Roughy tackle on Hannebery in the 2014 GF

 

[robiecampbellbrown]

Not at all. Thought Hardwick was dissapointing in that effort when Rankine goaled and Worpel wasn't great. I just want Reeves doing more. It's important when the game slows down that we can rely on him to take those contested marks. I've seen him do it.

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The ball wasn’t and that’s the rule. The whole of the ball needs to be out

it was

 

[Topiary]

I must say Amon’s kicking is a thing of beauty.

It is amazing when you have someone who can use the footy….consistently. That is why we have to become dynamic. Enough Quality, or lack thereof, beat us today.

Crows had a little more than us.

We will, and must build our List.

 

[Charchi]

What does my head in is that when the umpires let it go and go it creates situations where sling tackles, driving tackles etc are created, if HTB was paid more frequently and quickly the players would dispose of it or be penalised quickly. Watch replays of the late 1970’s, if you were caught with the ball it was HTB almost instantly.

 

[Xtreme]

To bring a little cheer can someone put that hit of Nash’s up

Careful he might get 10 weeks with more attention on that hit!

 

[Bedi]

Not sure how many times it needs to be said but everyone knows the players aren’t tanking, but some supporters don’t mind the prospect of finishing last to get a generational talent like Reid to the club

who could just as easily turn out to be the new Jack Watts or Scully

 

[Bedi]

Very well can see they are absolutely gutted & shattered.

But Amon, wow, he speaks so well, i am super impressed as a player and leader.

best game of the season for him and first true glimpse of his capabilities

 

[hawkeye77]

I'm not an expert but I watch a fair bit of footy, Hawks games every week and probably 2-4 other matches depending on the weekend.

Can somebody tell me what I'm missing with reference to Scrimshaw being a fringe selection in this team? Seems a class above most, today I thought he showed plenty when brought on in the forward line. Would have thought he'd have a spot nailed down, offers versatility as well. Maybe it's just me.....

Apart from that losing sucks but can't fault the effort. Super impressed with the tackling today.

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[Bedi]

I'm not an expert but I watch a fair bit of footy, Hawks games every week and probably 2-4 other matches depending on the weekend.

Can somebody tell me what I'm missing with reference to Scrimshaw being a fringe selection in this team? Seems a class above most, today I thought he showed plenty when brought on in the forward line. Would have thought he'd have a spot nailed down, offers versatility as well. Maybe it's just me.....

Apart from that losing sucks but can't fault the effort. Super impressed with the tackling today.

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I'm 100% with you and love what he brings so is baffling we'd start him as a sub.

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

 

[Bedi]

Reckon once Lewis comes back in so does Kosi, and with Greene as our third tall we'll have a much more potent attack. Will be exciting to watch the next steps we take

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

I'm 100% with you and love what he brings so is baffling we'd start him as a sub.

He's managing a niggle. Sam said as much in the presser.

 

[Brucie Buffer]

I'm not an expert but I watch a fair bit of footy, Hawks games every week and probably 2-4 other matches depending on the weekend.

Can somebody tell me what I'm missing with reference to Scrimshaw being a fringe selection in this team? Seems a class above most, today I thought he showed plenty when brought on in the forward line. Would have thought he'd have a spot nailed down, offers versatility as well. Maybe it's just me.....

Apart from that losing sucks but can't fault the effort. Super impressed with the tackling today.

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Sam mentioned in his presser has a toe injury

 

[SSSSSS]

Seamus is best 22 for the rest of the year. Comfortably had the better of Rankine all game.

Scrimmers up forward was excellent. Competed really well and is creative off both feet. Should play forward for the rest of the year if fit.

 

[tommyk72]

Good to see Reeves get bullied around the stoppages at the end there to, laughable.

You mean the guy who ended up having to ruck the entire game pretty much by himself?

 

[Bedi]

He's managing a niggle. Sam said as much in the presser.

If he's got a niggle he shouldn't be playing at all you'd think

 

[extractasam]

What does my head in is that when the umpires let it go and go it creates situations where sling tackles, driving tackles etc are created, if HTB was paid more frequently and quickly the players would dispose of it or be penalised quickly. Watch replays of the late 1970’s, if you were caught with the ball it was HTB almost instantly.

I agree - I don’t understand why it’s been adjudicated this way for so long with all this grey area.

There’s next to no benefit of tackling half the time - you give away so many more free kicks than you receive. It would be nice if when you didn’t dispose of it correctly when tackled it was just called HTB.

 

[HedgeFund]

Reckon once Lewis comes back in so does Kosi, and with Greene as our third tall we'll have a much more potent attack. Will be exciting to watch the next steps we take

Why would Kozi come back in when/if Lewis does?

Is it the absence of Lewis which is impacting Kozi’s output?

 

[Brucie Buffer]

Reckon once Lewis comes back in so does Kosi, and with Greene as our third tall we'll have a much more potent attack. Will be exciting to watch the next steps we take

I’m actually really excited to see what Greene can do with some big forwards around him.
I’m a fan and have been super impressed, I would keep him on the list and give him a contract just for his personality, seems a ripping bloke.

 

[SSSSSS]

who could just as easily turn out to be the new Jack Watts or Scully

He won't.

The other two had talent but lacked the mental edge. Reid lacks neither.

Wrong thread though.

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

If he's got a niggle he shouldn't be playing at all you'd think

If they think he can play a half and not do any damage, then it makes sense.