Preview Round 11, 2022: Gold Coast v Hawthorn, 7:40pm 28th May, TIO stadium

[theiaofseed]

He’s doing contact drills.

Reeves getting the Duke test, pray for him.

 

[RIOLINWITPUNCHS]

Witts vs Dan Howe this week:

 

[MrPremiership]

So, did I see that Witts is the number 1 ruck in the AFL for HTA?

 

[almuz]

I think this one is a no brainer

 

[Blackhawk42]

Just realised I won't be able to watch this weekend due to being at GABS (Craft beer festival) on Saturday night.

Either going to be a fun replay to watch upon returning home on Sunday or a game I'll be happy I missed. Hopefully the former.

 

[RX Hawk]

I laughed at the thought of Howe in the ruck...
But, playing devil's advocate...Howe gives his all, is never afraid to put his body on the line, and is relatively durable/well built. It also gives us an additional defensive midfielder in our setups.

Would it be the worst thing? Arguably we could have Howe ruck, Nash, Newcombe and a third player at the drop of the ball...we might lose the taps but the opposition midfield are going to have a hard time getting it out.

And if all Witts does is start smashing the ball forward by 20 metres each bounce or throw, well if our half backs adapt well, that is as good as a rushed kick out of the centre that is gathered by our half backs.

Perhaps I am simply looking for the silver lining.

We love devil's advocates mate.

 

[WWSD]

Have Callow and Frost as the two rucks for now. This would mean that Koschitzke and Nash don’t have to do any ruck work anymore.

 

[KermitJagger]

Just realised I won't be able to watch this weekend due to being at GABS (Craft beer festival) on Saturday night.

Either going to be a fun replay to watch upon returning home on Sunday or a game I'll be happy I missed. Hopefully the former.

Can't wait for another year of Stone & Wood on the podium

 

[Blackhawk42]

Can't wait for another year of Stone & Wood on the podium

That already happened in January. Came in 4th this time!

 

[Roughie]

Taking my 4 year old to her first footy game! She has her hawk gear ready and is ready to scream go hawks all game! Can't wait to take her and hope we get the win!

Worried about Gold Coast both with their talent but maybe being use to a bit more of the humidity. The Darwin Afl games ussually aren't really the smoothest at the start as players get used to the humidity and a bit of slickness on the ball.

 

[Roughie]

BTW does any locals or anyone know any opportunities to see the boys for a light run through training or any public appearances if they're making any?

 

[barbster]

Not sure why Lewis isn’t in the conversation, has the most size out of available players and has played well in the ruck previously. Frosty could be decent, as he played ruck as a junior.

 

[AlwaysHawks15]

I like the idea of Frost because you know he will bash and crash his way around most of the ball ups causing a bit of chaos. Has a good leap so might try different positions and come over the top as much as he can. There won't be much standing still and wrestling thats not what will work. Witts will direct the ball at will to his mids. Cause a bit of confusion as to what we're doing all the time I think will work because most rucks like routine.

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

Not sure why Lewis isn’t in the conversation, has the most size out of available players and has played well in the ruck previously. Frosty could be decent, as he played ruck as a junior.

No way do you put him in there and risk a knee injury or anything else to a key forward with his promise.

Explore all other options first.

 

[TylerDurden]

Don't want Lewis anywhere near the ruck.

Happy for Frost to throw himself into it.

 

[eldorado]

• The Hawks are preparing to play in Darwin by training with footballs covered in dishwashing liquid

should do this every week haha

When they play Geelong, they should train with all the players covered with dishwashing liquid, to prepare for tackling Selwood.

 

[AlwaysHawks15]

Don't want Lewis anywhere near the ruck.

Happy for Frost to throw himself into it.

If Hartigan stays in the side and no Reeves still by tomorow than it's a good chance were going to go with Frosty.

 

[Dipper]

No way do you put him in there and risk a knee injury or anything else to a key forward with his promise.

Explore all other options first.

Yes, you need somebody expendable, cannon fodder if you will...that's why Sammy mooted the idea of Daniel Howe!



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[Sicily]

Any scope for big Monky to make a cameo - give him a bunch of red jelly babies before the game and he should be good to go

 

[MrPremiership]

Not sure why Lewis isn’t in the conversation, has the most size out of available players and has played well in the ruck previously. Frosty could be decent, as he played ruck as a junior.

He could be the next big thing in the comp as a KPF.

You don't use a Ferrari to plough a field

 

[hawkman]

Not sure why Lewis isn’t in the conversation, has the most size out of available players and has played well in the ruck previously. Frosty could be decent, as he played ruck as a junior.

He is our best key forward. It is why Kosi has been sent into the ruck as he is an inferior forward to Lewis so it is less damaging to our forward line

 

[Threadkilla]

Taking my 4 year old to her first footy game! She has her hawk gear ready and is ready to scream go hawks all game! Can't wait to take her and hope we get the win!

Worried about Gold Coast both with their talent but maybe being use to a bit more of the humidity. The Darwin Afl games ussually aren't really the smoothest at the start as players get used to the humidity and a bit of slickness on the ball.

I’m heading up too and am looking forward to it. Any advice for a weekend in Darwin? Getting to and from the ground, etc?

 

[CHUBBSS]

When they play Geelong, they should train with all the players covered with dishwashing liquid, to prepare for tackling Selwood.

And coathangers

 

[WWSD]

Don't want Lewis anywhere near the ruck.

Happy for Frost to throw himself into it.

Frost’s greatest asset is his speed. He could be useful around the ground if he plays in the ruck.

 

[Hawk Hawkins]

If Hartigan stays in the side and no Reeves still by tomorow than it's a good chance were going to go with Frosty.

Or Hartigan…