Preview Round 18, The Needle and The Damage Done - Jimmy Diesel and the Injectors v Hawthorn

[Argy]

I am excited to see how Essendon will perform against one of the top teams. It will be a great indicator, and a chance for us to improve on areas before the finals.

The one clear advantage we have is in the ruck, but as Hawthorn have shown throughout this year and previous years is that you don't need have to have good ruckmen to win clearances and games.

Expect Essendon to recall Zaka, Winderlich, Howlett, with question marks over Hocking and may be Pears.

Stratton is having a consistently good year, gets the job done.

Looking forward to Friday night, and the build up.

Good post, but I'm not so sure about the bolded part. Sorry to say it, but the drugs scandal casts a pall over any performance increases.

 

[The Dustbin]

Good post, but I'm not so sure about the bolded part. Sorry to say it, but the drugs scandal casts a pall over any performance increases.

I am. It will be a great indicator, particularly with our best player out.

 

[Glasgow Hawk]

How to guide: how to remove the most stubborn SCUM

Exit Mould will do the trick.
Great for removing SCUM!!

 

[illnino]

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-07-22/rioli-carrazzo-face-scrutiny

Hawthorn star Rioli could be cited for applying a bizarre 'chicken wing' style tackle on prone Western Bulldogs star Ryan Griffen in the first quarter of their clash at Aurora Stadium on Saturday.

Griffen appeared sore initially but played out the match full of steam and was one of the best players afield.

Rioli's effort drew comparisons with the infamous hold that earned Carlton superstar Chris Judd a four-match suspension for twisting the arm of North Melbourne midfielder Leigh Adams last year.

A Rioli ban would further weaken an already under-strength Hawks line-up for their blockbuster against Essendon at the Etihad Stadium on Friday night.

Anyone know where to find the footage?

 

[QuietB]

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-07-22/rioli-carrazzo-face-scrutiny



Anyone know where to find the footage?

There is nothing in it. He tackled a guy by grabbing one arm and then the player fell awkwardly and Cyril never let go of his arm. I was not aware that you had to let go of a guy in footy now because he might get hurt. Please.

 

[Dave]

Like he time we finally got the fixture at the mcg and the bummer bandwagginers went on strike to replace the albino with the chemistry teacher, meaning huge amounts of empty seats

4 of the past 5 games between Essendon and Hawthorn have been at the MCG, with all crowds in the top 7 for non-finals games between ESS-Haw at the 'G.

 

[Dragz]

Didn't Blondie do a song back in the day? "The Peptide is High"

 

[savagelunchbox]

All jokes and current situation aside, this is the rivalry. Essendon and Hawthorn in the 80s had many gladiatorial clashes. To some extent that feeling has continued. I respect that rivalry, that history, and expect another epic clash. You can shove your franchise clubs, the Johnny-come-latelys and the manufactured marketing hyped games, because this sort of clash, the depths of feelings and history is as visceral and close to true rivalry as it gets. It's what footy is all about in its most primal sense.

But hell, don't insult them. That shit is wrong, dude. Can't do that to an enemy.

 

[savagelunchbox]

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-07-22/rioli-carrazzo-face-scrutiny



Anyone know where to find the footage?

I know where to find the comparisons.

 

[badgrill]

Man I don't want to give him too much but that was a shot for goal an Auskicker would nail

My Eagles-supporting 70-year old mum laughed her arse off & claimed even she could kick it, and she was right (even tho she has rheumatoid arthritis really bad atm & can hardly move one of her legs).

 

[badgrill]

This is like Mother Teresa versus Hitler.

Ghandi versus John Howard

 

[badgrill]

Also heard llordy suggest brad sewells career was over. This is from a mug who carried on two years beyond his use by daye

Lloyd tried his best to make it so...

 

[Doss]

Ghandi versus John Howard

I resent any association with that man, thanks.

 

[badgrill]

I resent any association with that man, thanks.

Ghandi vs Rudd?

 

[badgrill]

I am. It will be a great indicator, particularly with our best player out.

Yeah, coz we'll have our absolute 100%, strongest side out there, too...

 

[play2win]

Ghandi vs Rudd?

he meant ghandi

 

[chrisdon16]

You Hawthorn fans are the most arrogant bunch of assholes. You have probably gone past Collingwood in that regard, so take a bow.

The investigations are still ongoing and no one has been proven guilty or not guilty so keep your mouths shut, along with the rest of the football "experts" you have absolutely no idea what the hell you are talking about, you such assume like the media.

Can't wait until Geelong beats you in the GF again you w***ers. What is it now 17 in a row since the 08 GF? (where you got kissed on the dick by a fairy anyway) Bunch of chokers

Stay classy Hawthorn

 

[Doss]

he meant ghandi

I can assure you I didn't.

That said, with the current climate, I'm not particularly fond of association with any Australian political figure.

 

[badgrill]

Bye bye deary


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[The Dustbin]

Yeah, coz we'll have our absolute 100%, strongest side out there, too...

I think you misunderstood. I acknowledge Hawthorn won't be at full strength, but no team is throughout the year.

Hawthorn should be deservingly favourites, the players that have been brought in have played their role. Hawthorn are far more advanced than Essendon, and after playing some of the lower teams recently it would be good to play a genuine contender.

 

[badgrill]

Bye bye deary


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My post was for chrisdon16 obviously


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[Brishawk]

You Hawthorn fans are the most arrogant bunch of assholes. You have probably gone past Collingwood in that regard, so take a bow.

The investigations are still ongoing and no one has been proven guilty or not guilty so keep your mouths shut, along with the rest of the football "experts" you have absolutely no idea what the hell you are talking about, you such assume like the media.

Can't wait until Geelong beats you in the GF again you Moos. What is it now 17 in a row since the 08 GF? (where you got kissed on the dick by a fairy anyway) Bunch of chokers

Stay classy Hawthorn

Jobe admitted to taking a prohibited substance. Your club instituted a systematic program of drug cheating (even if by ignorance) amid a climate of experimentation. Why don't you write to your club and express your severe disappointment instead of coming on here an complaining our jokes at your expense are the problem?

 

[Brishawk]

There is nothing in it. He tackled a guy by grabbing one arm and then the player fell awkwardly and Cyril never let go of his arm. I was not aware that you had to let go of a guy in footy now because he might get hurt. Please.

Is it ironic appropriate that a chicken wing tackle will be assessed by a chook lotto?

 

[HBF]

Just popped in to wish you Hawks all the best on Friday night. Hope you completely dismantle and bury Essendon* into the Etihad dirt. Every single Carlton supporter is behind you guys.

 

[MinerBoy]

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