Opinion How do we beat Hawthorn?

[boondy]

Not really.

Bookies don't aim to 'pick the result' they aim to position their line to maximize their potential profit and minimize the risk.

Odds are simply a response to popular opinion.

Thats why collingwood fans cant afford teeth

 

[boondy]

No sam on rioli that would be a deliciois matchup dennis .Butler will have rioli on a platter .

 

[JoshWoodenSpoon]

No samon rioli that would be a deliciois matchup dennis .Butler will have rioli on a platter .

Rioli is obviously their most dynamic but I am wary about all three of Puopolo, Rioli and Breust having an influence. Last week the GC took advantage of our shorter defensive unit and when their smaller players' opponents (Wellingham, Shep, Ellis) went up to contribute to a spoil we were found wanting at ground level. Made them look a very quick side in the forward half. Hall, Matera, Martin aren't nearly the group that Hawthorn boast but simply through strategic workings they challenged us big time. McGovern's potency in the air should go a long way towards countering that eventuality but if things go wrong I'd expect a fair output from the Hawks' smalls.

 

[Mop]

With Naitanui out, I don't think we do beat the Hawks.

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[Biggie]

Nope, was a tough game made tougher.

 

[lewigie]

He better be ******* rested

 

[Biggie]

I think his mum passed

 

[Mop]

Oh jesus. Poor bloke, he was so close to her.

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[Prem87]

Horrible news, poo Nic must be terrible feeling right now.

We'll see what the boys are really made of without our best and most influential player. Biggest test for the boys.

 

[MIKE85]

Massive test!! Richmond choking helped us a bit if nics out for an extended period, which would be understandable. 2 wins from 5 to finish 4th.

 

[ep2018]

Massive test!! Richmond choking helped us a bit if nics out for an extended period, which would be understandable. 2 wins from 5 to finish 4th.

Hard to say how long Nic will be gone for but I would think he'd miss the derby next week also.

 

[Crimson King]

Without Naita providing first class service it will be the true test for the midfield to see if they have developed and can match it with the best when the heat is on or is it the same old story where they go missing just like the previous years.

As the banner says..time to hunt.

 

[ChampRevesby]

Without Naita providing first class service it will be the true test for the midfield to see if they have developed and can match it with the best when the heat is on or is it the same old story where they go missing just like the previous years.

As the banner says..time to hunt.

It's going to be very very wet so missing Nic Nat won't hurt too badly. It will be a scrappy game and played mostly on the ground. The team that can outlast the other will win.

 

[Brave Sir Robin]

It's going to be very very wet so missing Nic Nat won't hurt too badly. It will be a scrappy game and played mostly on the ground. The team that can outlast the other will win.

Ever seen the game he played against the Hawks in the very, very wet back in 2009?

 

[WCE_phil]

Ever seen the game he played against the Hawks in the very, very wet back in 2009?

He was pretty handy in the wet in our 2012 victory over the hawks as well.

 

[ChampRevesby]

Ever seen the game he played against the Hawks in the very, very wet back in 2009?

I was there mate, it was all ground level stuff as I said.
My point is that the wet will nullify the ruck to some extent.

 

[Karim Abdul Yeo]

lets focus on who we have on the field. let Nic Nat mourn his loss. footy is the least of his worries, even winning a flag is irrelevant for him at this stage. Eagles to win this game with grunt, determination. we might not have any fit player left for next week, i have a feeling this game is going to get real physical and nasty.

 

[ChampRevesby]

Hard to say how long Nic will be gone for but I would think he'd miss the derby next week also.

If its dry and he's not here for the derby then its makes it very hard.

 

[ep2018]

If its dry and he's not here for the derby then its makes it very hard.

Sandi always beat Nicnat in derbies so his loss wont be so pronounced, unless Sandilands also misses.

 

[kranky al]

Pity we havnt got hams on the list still so we could put him against sandi for lols

 

[Crimson King]

It's going to be very very wet so missing Nic Nat won't hurt too badly. It will be a scrappy game and played mostly on the ground. The team that can outlast the other will win.

I get what you are saying, but my point was we will all find out in the next two games, if our midfield is capable of matching it with the best when on even terms (i.e - with Naita not providing us a clearances at will). Having a gamebreaker like Naita is obviously a huge advantage but if we are to win these big, crucial games, we need our midfielders to step up and go toe to toe against the best, something they havent done consistently in the past.

 

[kranky al]

Midfield structure up differently with nic nat - hawthorn will be licking their lips

 

[Carbine Chaos]

What better way to pay tribute to your mother than play the game of your life in the derby, win the game and secure our top 2 spot.

I believe in you, Nic. The team is behind you.

 

[EagleShore]

Ever seen the game he played against the Hawks in the very, very wet back in 2009?

One if the few games I went to - his epic final quarter in just his third game IIRC was exhilarating.