Preview Round 18, 2023 : North v Hawthorn, 1:10pm Sunday 16th July, Marvel stadium

[burner1]

Really liked Sam’s commentary around DGB’s development at his presser. Convinced he will still be a player and will be a backman, it’s just finding the right path to get him there.
Been baffled by team selection last couple of weeks, but the team is clearly being picked for long term development.
You have to back the coaches in 100% or not at all, and I’m backing Sammy, even if I am scratching my head most weeks.

Feels like we’re pumping DGB up for trade. We’re mentioning him way too much for a fringe player.

 

[TheFourPillars]

Feels like we’re pumping DGB up for trade. We’re mentioning him way too much for a fringe player.

Sam knows that social media and this site have been bagging the kid. He is just backing in one of his own. Asking for patience of which there seems to be none.

Edit: Sam sees a future where he isnt a fringe player

 

[TylerDurden]

Worpel treated for back soreness at training. Has to be in some doubt. Morrison to come in.

 

[TazHawk15]

Worpel treated for back soreness at training. Has to be in some doubt. Morrison to come in.

Doubt on Amon as well.

 

[grumbleguts]

I'm going to lose my s**t if our captain does something Sicily again.

I would have thought getting 20 intercept marks, 43 possessions at 100% and kicking 6 goals from the defensive half of the centre square would make you a little less shirty than that.

 

[Jazzfan]

Worpel treated for back soreness at training. Has to be in some doubt. Morrison to come in.

Harry.

Arg. If Worps misses this is exactly the time to get a look at Hustwaite or Stephens.

Or give Mackenzie a full game mid.

Understand none are in the squad.

 

[Mitchell Madness]

No surprise. How do you start a guy that can only run out a half at AFL level?

Surely it's a perfect training game for him. See what he can do for a half. Game breaking early

 

[Mitchell Madness]

I would have thought getting 20 intercept marks, 43 possessions at 100% and kicking 6 goals from the defensive half of the centre square would make you a little less shirty than that.

Stats like that will see him get suspended for leather poisoning

 

[burner1]

Sam knows that social media and this site have been bagging the kid. He is just backing in one of his own. Asking for patience of which there seems to be none.

Edit: Sam sees a future where he isnt a fringe player

It’s been a bit over the top to be just backing in a player for a guy barely playing - he’s been called out a few weeks in a row. Can’t imagine Sam is reacting to BF - he’d been flat out defending every player on list most weeks.

Reminds me of when we were pumping up Jono Hay before we traded him to north.

 

[grumbleguts]

Stats like that will see him get suspended for leather poisoning

Yeah, but it is doing something Sicily though.

 

[Halways]

Sam knows that social media and this site have been bagging the kid. He is just backing in one of his own. Asking for patience of which there seems to be none.

Edit: Sam sees a future where he isnt a fringe player

Not bagging the kid but this is where I think Sam would struggle. IMO DGB likes to free wheel which the game at AFL level doesn’t cater for. The biggest insight for me was in his interview on talking hawks the other day when asked about his move forward…..

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[Baz_hawk]

Not bagging the kid but this is where I think Sam would struggle. IMO DGB likes to free wheel which the game at AFL level doesn’t cater for. The biggest insight for me was in his interview on talking hawks the other day when asked about his move forward…..

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I think it's more reflective of Defense vs Attack. Forwards are more reactive to play whereas defenders need to be proactive and structured otherwise they get holes picked in them. Forwards generally do have more freedom and also don't get exposed as much if they mess up compared to a defender due to the outcome of a mistake.

 

[threesixpio]

I would have thought getting 20 intercept marks, 43 possessions at 100% and kicking 6 goals from the defensive half of the centre square would make you a little less shirty than that.

Jesus Christ I love him. * me

 

[TheFourPillars]

It’s been a bit over the top to be just backing in a player for a guy barely playing - he’s been called out a few weeks in a row. Can’t imagine Sam is reacting to BF - he’d been flat out defending every player on list most weeks.

Reminds me of when we were pumping up Jono Hay before we traded him to north.

While what u say about all our players is true, there is lot more pressure on DGB at least externally because he is pick 6. The focus is a lot more intense.

Not bagging the kid but this is where I think Sam would struggle. IMO DGB likes to free wheel which the game at AFL level doesn’t cater for. The biggest insight for me was in his interview on talking hawks the other day when asked about his move forward…..

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Yeah i did post about it. He just needs a mental break from being a defender. It will do him good

 

[Newmo89]

For what it is worth, at the Captain's Run this morning, we had Meek, Morrison, Long and Bramble involved in the drills. Believe there is a watch on a few players for tomorrow. Will be interesting to see if there is a late change, similar to Jars for the game against Carlton a few weeks back.

 

[joydivision22]

Hey guys sorry to intrude. I have a very urgent and complex matter sureounding sc draft. Is Saumus Mitchell going to be sub or moved back into the team??!

 

[Changa10]

For what it is worth, at the Captain's Run this morning, we had Meek, Morrison, Long and Bramble involved in the drills. Believe there is a watch on a few players for tomorrow. Will be interesting to see if there is a late change, similar to Jars for the game against Carlton a few weeks back.

Was Seamus involved at all, or is he definitely being rested?

 

[Pinoy Hawk]

Was Seamus involved at all, or is he definitely being rested?

He is there, but haven’t participated much.
Always standing at the side with the staff.

1st one to go upstairs.

This is this morning. Seamus at the side.
Also notice Amon in the middle who speaks from time to time with the trainers/coaches

 

[Changa10]

He is there, but haven’t participated much.
Always standing at the side with the staff.

1st one to go upstairs.

OK, sounds very unlikely then. Cheers

 

[Pinoy Hawk]

Near at the end of the Captain’s run, Worpel is having a one on one session with a trainer, probably being tested.

 

[Pinoy Hawk]

Hey guys sorry to intrude. I have a very urgent and complex matter sureounding sc draft. Is Saumus Mitchell going to be sub or moved back into the team??!

If I have to bet, the answer is NO for the North game.

 

[joydivision22]

That is just unbelievable work . Thank you all very much, you’ve been immensely helpful. Although I also have panic traded Warner out for Worpel who you think might be a late out?

 

[Walshawk]

Cheapest tickets online are $52. Level 1 only. Can you walk up and get GA?

 

[Pinoy Hawk]

That is just unbelievable work . Thank you all very much, you’ve been immensely helpful. Although I also have panic traded Warner out for Worpel who you think might be a late out?

It’s possible for Worpel to be a late out, maybe thats why we have Ned Long in the Captain’s run in order to be Worp’s possible replacement.

 

[Newmo89]

Cheapest tickets online are $52. Level 1 only. Can you walk up and get GA?

I purchased a GA ticket online today for $27. Not sure where the GA sections will be for tomorrow's game, though I imagine there should be some on level 1