Preview Hawks vs $wans - Changes & Discussion. Light refreshments and Cola being served.

[Bumpswithagrin]

Who do we reckon will get the sub vest?
In order of likeliness:

Woodward: first gamers tend to get the sub vest.

Simpkin: super-sub.

Langford: named 4th on the bench.

Other?

I'd give it to Simpkin.

 

[IdiotBox]

Spang an ankle??

How does that happen after a week off.

Spang doesn't have a week off. He's overdone it in all the hospitals, healing the sick. [Actually, word is he's been whisked away to Europe on a very secret mission at the personal behest of the PM]

 

[Samurai Hawk]

Clarko must like debuting guys in big games .. Hallahan V Cats and now Woody in this one

 

[Baz_hawk]

i know the ability to defend isnt high on Clarksons list of priorities when it comes to selecting the backline but Spangher has earned his spot.

big mistake.
may well prove costly

Says he is out with an ankle?

 

[cryptor]

I'd give it to Simpkin.

Agreed. Woodward doesn't seem like the impact type. Will do his best work over 4 quarters.

 

[PoopingHindi]

It's not a mistake...... he is injured.

Spangher is injured, not omitted.

righto my mistake.
thought he'd been dropped.

still not good news

 

[cryptor]

righto my mistake.
thought he'd been dropped.

still not good news

Yep, it sucks. Ride the bumps though.

 

[Max Powers]

Great to see Gibbo and Hill back and good luck to Woodward on his AFL debut.

 

[madhawksfan]

Pumped to see Woody make his debut live. Great to have Gibbo and Hilly back and a bonus that they don't have Hannebery as he is their only really damaging mid by foot.

Our midfield is full strength (minus maybe Sewell) so no excuses for not at least breaking even with theirs. If we can win our share of clearances we have the speed and foot skills to worry them.

Conversely, if they are able to use their quick handballing to give themselves time and space, their forward line will be dangerous.

Schoey to Tippett, Stratton to Judas and Gibbo to Reid and Hodge to help out.

Langford to wear Jack like a glove and Shiels on Parker. Kennedy is a beast inside but think if we apply the same strategy we did against Ablett and Dangerfield by pressuring his possessions he will turn it over by foot.

Gunston needs to nullify Grundy by getting on the lead. Grundy looks good when he can wrestle but has been exposed by Franklin and other forwards who are quick on the lead. Roughie must also keep Richards moving so that he can't go third man up. He is vulnerable one on one against mobile forwards.

Go Hawks!

 

[LuvMyHawks]

We will miss Cyril, I know I will..

 

[IdiotBox]

wooooooddddddyyyyyyy

keep it in your pants mate!

 

[Argy]

Great to see Woodward debut! A real pressure game to do it, too. Clarko must have a lot of faith in the guy. Ealier in the week I was very pessimistic about our chances, but as the day gets closer I am getting more excited about or chances.

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

Some very nice ins.

Hill our most important player IMO.

 

[Alsmypal]

Gibson in!! Spangher out seems like we"ve been a defender short all year.

Still feeling confident of a win!!

 

[Hungry Hawk]

Noticed Tom was dropped from the GC team. Would have been a great match up for Tippet.

 

[IdiotBox]

This might seem quite base and crude but in some respects our boys need to really hurt some of these bloke$ in pack situations and in run-of-the-mill play/tackles. Someone like Tippett, without recent game exposure, needs to feel the full impact of some hard and ruthless (and clean(ish)) defence. I'm not condoning any cheap shots, but, by jeez, if a mark or free is awarded I hope it is well earnt.

 

[Pessimistic]

Smith and Hill v Jetta and Rohan might be the main event here

Ried is backup ruckman so dont get the land of the giants discussion

 

[Crankyhawk]

Buddy would have got 2 weeks for that bump as a Hawk. FACT.

He got off because he plays for the COLA now. FACT.

It is possible that the Viney incident caused a bit of easing in the bump rules.
This theory shot by what has happened to Mitch Robinson.

 

[Jewbacca]

Says he is out with an ankle?

Rolled it doing shuttle runs across the Yarra.

 

[Stratton_Gun]

Not too pleased with the changes
Spang in a big loss. I said over and the Swans board that one of Spang or Lake has to go with Tippett. Now it looks like Schoey will . Hope Spang is back for next week
Gibbo and Hill are great ins though
Not overly convinced with Woody. He gets quite a bit of the pill at VFL level but his disposal is awful from what I've seen. Would have preferred to bring him in against the Dogs or Dees. But I guess he is another inside mid which we will need for the game.
Ross was always going to go once we got players back but I'm a little surprised Doc has been dropped. Unless he has a niggle that the club is not letting on

If not I assume that means that Lithers will play his role on a small forward instead of possibly going tall

 

[Jewbacca]

This might seem quite base and crude but in some respects our boys need to really hurt some of these bloke$ in pack situations and in run-of-the-mill play/tackles. Someone like Tippett, without recent game exposure, needs to feel the full impact of some hard and ruthless (and clean(ish)) defence. I'm not condoning any cheap shots, but, by jeez, if a mark or free is awarded I hope it is well earnt.

The fast that you feel like you have to almost apologise before making that statement reflects poorly on the way the game is played at the moment. I still like my footy but that real combative, aggressive hard edge has definitely been reduced and to the games detriment for mine.

 

[MinerBoy]

What the hell is wrong with the Spang...I love the way he goes about it

He wasn't cherry ripe.

 

[wheelie_hawk]

Super happy that woody gets a game! Good on him, has had significant injuries so with luck this is the beginning of a long and happy journey for the tenacious #39!

Anyone have any news on Hallahan? Is he likely to get back in the side or will he seek new opportunities next year?

 

[TBoyleSuperstar]

Shattered to lose Spangher as I thought he's been great so far.

Nice to see Gibbo and Hilly back in, both huge ins.

And Woodward, great to see the kid get his chance. Well done young son and good luck

 

[LuvMyHawks]

They just showed the Hawks at practice, and I see Hill grabbed his knee and limped. Was that today? If that was today, Hill won't be playing, by the looks of him limping! I hope that was before the last few games..it didn't look good..Did anyone see him limping today?​